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This clip is from session 3 of the Just My Luck Je

This clip is from session 3 of the Just My Luck Jeans virtual sewing workshop. Get the PDF pattern for FREE with your purchase of the workshop! This is part of our anniversary sale which ends today!

If you just have your eye on the pattern itself, you can get 20% off with code: 1YEARBABY

I’ve been sharing little snippets of the workshop in my stories this week to give a taste of what the workshop feels like. I like to say it feels like sewing with a friend! I talk you through every step as I am doing it, so it’s way less for you to read and absorb. It’s much more about watching and listening!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! I’m always happy to help.

And as a friendly reminder, the anniversary sale ends today! So it is pretty much now or never...I mean, not never, but it is now or spend more later!

The success of this pattern alone gave me the abil

The success of this pattern alone gave me the ability to:

1. Pay myself consistently last year for the first time from the profits of this little business. Even if it was VERY little, it gave me so much hope that it will only grow from here.

2. Allowed me to reinvest in the company and start to take it in the direction I have been dreaming about for a long while now. There will be much more on this coming soon! Lots of new stuff will be shared this Spring/Summer on what the new & improved version of this DIY sewing company looks like and what we have to offer you.

But more importantly, the success of this pattern gave YOU the ability to:

1. Make your very FIRST pair of homemade jeans! The number of customers who have shared that this was their first jeans pattern and that they are thrilled with how well they turned out fills me with joy every single time I read those comments.

2. Grow confidence in your sewing abilities! So many people who have made the Just My Luck Jeans have said that they learned something new that they can take with them into future sewing projects.

3. Have a COMFORTABLE pair of jeans!!! I love how this is the greatest side effect of a wider leg, easeful jean style. They are comfortable. So comfortable. Many people have commented about the Just My Luck Jeans being the most comfortable jeans they own. And, yeah, same.

And to celebrate, get 20% off of the Just My Luck Jeans PDF sewing pattern with code: 1YEARBABY

OR get the pattern for FREE with your purchase of the accompanying virtual sewing workshop! No code needed for this, just add both to your cart!

This anniversary sale will run through this week, ending on April 18th.

A little back story on how these jeans came to be…

I went to university for fashion design so I have a lot of friends who work in the fashion industry. One night, back at the beginning of 2024, I was on a call with two of them who work at large American brands who excel in denim. They were telling me about this new silhouette referred to as a “horseshoe” shape leg. I had never heard of this new trend, but immediately I looked it up and thought this would be an awesome sewing pattern. Thanks to my friends with the inside scoop on upcoming jean trends, I got this sewing pattern out there right before peak barrel leg jean mania began!

I didn’t realize it at the time, but this jeans style is the MOST comfortable fit ever. The relaxed fitting leg allows for a lot of breathing room and mobility. I’ve had tons of sewists who’ve made this pattern say they are their comfiest jeans they own.

The pattern includes instructions for finishing your jeans just like the professional RTW versions in your closet. Flat felled seams are included along the rise and back yoke. French seams are included for the front pocket bags. There are tips & tricks for sewing with denim and detailed topstitching instructions. Everything is covered so that you can make your very own comfortable and cool pair of jeans.

If you want to try them out for yourself, we’re having a 1 year anniversary sale right now! Get 20% off of the Just My Luck Jeans PDF sewing pattern with code: 1YEARBABY

OR get the pattern for FREE with your purchase of the accompanying virtual sewing workshop! No code needed for this, just add both to your cart!

This anniversary sale will run through this week, ending on April 18th.

A little back story on how these jeans came to be…

I went to university for fashion design so I have a lot of friends who work in the fashion industry. One night, back at the beginning of 2024, I was on a call with two of them who work at large American brands who excel in denim. They were telling me about this new silhouette referred to as a “horseshoe” shape leg. I had never heard of this new trend, but immediately I looked it up and thought this would be an awesome sewing pattern. Thanks to my friends with the inside scoop on upcoming jean trends, I got this sewing pattern out there right before peak barrel leg jean mania began!

I didn’t realize it at the time, but this jeans style is the MOST comfortable fit ever. The relaxed fitting leg allows for a lot of breathing room and mobility. I’ve had tons of sewists who’ve made this pattern say they are their comfiest jeans they own.

The pattern includes instructions for finishing your jeans just like the professional RTW versions in your closet. Flat felled seams are included along the rise and back yoke. French seams are included for the front pocket bags. There are tips & tricks for sewing with denim and detailed topstitching instructions. Everything is covered so that you can make your very own comfortable and cool pair of jeans.

If you want to try them out for yourself, we’re having a 1 year anniversary sale right now! Get 20% off of the Just My Luck Jeans PDF sewing pattern with code: 1YEARBABY

OR get the pattern for FREE with your purchase of the accompanying virtual sewing workshop! No code needed for this, just add both to your cart!

This anniversary sale will run through this week, ending on April 18th.

The success of this jeans pattern alone gave me th

The success of this jeans pattern alone gave me the ability to:

1. Pay myself consistently last year for the first time from the profits of this little business. Even if it was VERY little, it gave me so much hope that it will only grow from here.

2. Allowed me to reinvest in the company and start to take it in the direction I have been dreaming about for a long while now. There will be much more on this coming soon! Lots of new stuff will be shared this Spring/Summer on what the new & improved version of this DIY sewing company looks like and what we have to offer you.

But more importantly, the success of this pattern gave YOU the ability to:

1. Make your very FIRST pair of homemade jeans! The number of customers who have shared that this was their first jeans pattern and that they are thrilled with how well they turned out fills me with joy every single time I read those comments.

2. Grow confidence in your sewing abilities! So many people who have made the Just My Luck Jeans have said that they learned something new that they can take with them into future sewing projects.

3. Have a COMFORTABLE pair of jeans!!! I love how this is the greatest side effect of a wider leg, easeful jean style. They are comfortable. So comfortable. Many people have commented about the Just My Luck Jeans being the most comfortable jeans they own. And, yeah, same.

And to celebrate, get 20% off of the Just My Luck Jeans PDF sewing pattern with code: 1YEARBABY

OR get the pattern for FREE with your purchase of the accompanying virtual sewing workshop! No code needed for this, just add both to your cart!

This anniversary sale will run through this week, ending on April 18th.

To celebrate the anniversary of the Just My Luck J

To celebrate the anniversary of the Just My Luck Jeans PDF pattern, we are offering the PDF pattern for FREE with your purchase of the workshop!

If you are only interested in the PDF sewing pattern, you can still partake in our anniversary sale with 20% off the sewing pattern with code: 1YEARBABY

This anniversary sale will run through this week, ending on April 18th.

Don’t worry though! You will still be able to purchase both the PDF pattern and the sewing workshop, as individual products as well as a combo product. The current price though is a special promotion, only for this week of the anniversary sale ending on Friday.

So head on over to secure your workshop access while the price is still a steal at $39 for both the PDF & 7.5 hours of workshop footage! Link in my bio to the workshop ✨

Session 1 covers all of the “prep work” from size selection to pattern adjustments to fabric preparation. This session was the most difficult for me to put together because it is A LOT of content to get through. If you have a question about the introduction pages in the instruction booklet, I bet you the answer is in session 1 of the workshop!

Session 2 finally gets you sewing! In session 2, steps 5-8 are covered and you end after inserting your zipper which is always a great accomplishment.

Session 3 covers steps 9-12 and I’m not going to lie, this is the longest session! Lots of pockets happen in session 3, from your coin pocket to patch pockets to front pocket bags. You’ll feel so amazing after making your way through session 3! Past the halfway point.

Session 4 walks you through steps 13-16. This session gets you to the point where you can finally try on your jeans! (Carefully, please! Don’t stretch out the waistline!)

Session 5 finishes with steps 17-20 and really showcases the ups & downs of making your own jeans. There’s some seam ripping action, but it is all a part of the process, right? I show you how to fix some mistakes if you perhaps have a similar thing happen to you! And then, just like that, your Just My Luck Jeans are complete!

#JustMyLuckJeans

Measurements include:
Waist: 25”-50.5” (64-128cm)
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

Happy 1 year anniversary to the Just My Luck Jeans

Happy 1 year anniversary to the Just My Luck Jeans sewing pattern! To celebrate, get 20% off of the Just My Luck Jeans PDF sewing pattern with code: 1YEARBABY

OR get the pattern for FREE with your purchase of the accompanying virtual sewing workshop! No code needed for this, just add both to your cart!

This anniversary sale will run through this week, ending on April 18th.

Now onto the sentimental portion of this post…

It amazes me how many of you have made this pattern! And how many of you have chosen to share it with the virtual world! Thank you to everyone who has brought this design to life. It has been a joy to see and to hear about your sewing process!

The immediate love and support for this pattern shocked me. But what has surprised me even more is the amazing continued love and support for this pattern over the year. It might be kind of cheesy, but the success of this pattern (and the virtual workshop) has boosted my confidence and belief in my work.

If you have made the Just My Luck Jeans pattern, and loved it, now is the time to share with your fellow friends and sewists! Share about our anniversary sale of 20% off the PDF pattern, or better yet, tell them they can get the pattern for FREE with their purchase of the sewing workshop.

The way the community has shared and supported this pattern is a HUGE reason why it has been successful. So please help me keep going by sharing your love of the pattern with the people you love! <3

The incredible versions of the jeans shown in this post are from the IG community and each of their handles are written by their jeans. Everyone is tagged if you want to get a closer look at an individual version. Or, scrolling the hashtag #justmyluckjeans - you’ll find them all and SO many more!

Thank you, thank you, thank you - from the bottom of my heart - for being here, supporting my work, and taking the time to read this post!

Have a wonderful weekend and happy sewing!
Xx
Isabelle

I didn’t realize I could only tag 20 accounts in the actual post, so here are the sewists for the last few versions in the carousel above!

@sew.doczix
@studioofsewing
@inesrevi
@russhemade
@secondtolastsew
@saskiavandantzig

We’re entering Feeling Loopy Dress season ☀️

We’re entering Feeling Loopy Dress season ☀️😍👌

I’m pretty psyched that I get to sew 2 more versions of the Feeling Loopy Dress over the next few weeks for my upcoming photoshoot. I honestly really enjoy sewing this pattern! (I’m not biased or anything 🙃) There are so many elements to the construction process, it keeps you engaged and focused, which for me is one of my favorite parts of sewing. Kind of like meditation, just helps to turn my brain off from all other things for a while.

Anyways, if you want to practice your own meditative sewing with me this coming month, then check out the Feeling Loopy Pattern on my website or Etsy shop via the links in my bio ♥️

The #FeelingLoopyPattern comes with a dress view, top view, and mini crop top view. The pattern is offered in 2 separate size ranges: 0-18 B-Cup and 14-30 D-Cup
Full bust measurements: 32” (81cm) - 57.5” (146cm)

This sewing pattern is jam-packed with lots of goodies! You can choose between the wide straps that tie in a bow at the shoulder, or the narrow straps that are set in their length. You can also choose between an invisible zipper center back closure or the adorable little row of 3 center back bows. There is even an optional step for inserting foam bra cups within the outer bodice layer and the lining layer - basically turning the garment into having a built in bra!

Video tutorials are available for all 3 views over on my YouTube Channel ♥️
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