Day 8 – Finishing the Shorts! (Jedediah Shorts Sew-along)

This is it!  The last day of the Jedediah-Shorts Sew-along!  Today we’ll be sewing the cuffs, or if you prefer, sewing your 3/4″ hem.  To accompany us as we finish our epic sewing process is some epic Gregorian Chant.  Is … Continue reading →

Day 7 – The Waistband and Belt Loops (Jedediah Shorts Sew-Along)

After yesterday’s success with the fly, you’re ready for anything, right?  Well here’s what we have coming at us today: The belt loops, the waistband and then, the button/closure on the waistband.  A big day!  But it’s totally achievable (and … Continue reading →

Day 6 – Sewing the Fly (Jedediah Shorts Sew-Along)

Eeek!  Today is the big day!  We have been working away in secret for a couple weeks now in order to prepare for today’s post…and here it is: A You-Tube video on how to sew the fly! We hope that … Continue reading →

Day 5 – Sewing the Inseams (Jedediah Shorts Sew-along)

Has everyone had a chance to catch up since Sunday?  I hope so, because today, with our cup of milky Lady Earl Grey and a little Otis Redding, we’ll be sewing our flat fell inseams.  It’ll be a nice, easy, … Continue reading →

Day 4 – Sewing the Side Seams (Jedediah Shorts Sew-Along)

This Sunday evening a glass of wine and some good ol’ Bill Cosby will accompany us while we sew our side seams.  This is my favorite of Cosby’s records and I just found  the entire thing, well recorded, as a … Continue reading →

Day 3 – Sewing the Back Pockets and Yoke (Jedediah Shorts Sew-Along)

Today’s a big day (we’re sewing both the back patch pockets on and the yoke) so we’ve got some blueberry and lavender water and a snack to keep us going as well as Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” to sing … Continue reading →

Day 2 – Sewing the Slash Pockets (Jedediah Shorts Sew-along)

Now that our fabric is all cut out, today we will be sewing the first step – the slash front pockets!  Today I’ve got a massive glass of cucumber water to keep me hydrated while I stand over the steamy … Continue reading →

Guest Sew-Along Post: How to Save Fabric When Cutting Out the Jedediah Pants

Meg, of Made By Meg was one of the test sewers for our Jedediah Pants pattern.  She was the sewer who produced this spectacular pair of denim pants (with musical themed pocket linings!): Not only is she a thorough and enthusiastic … Continue reading →

Day 1 – Cutting out Your Fabric (Jedediah Shorts Sew-along)

Thanks so much for joining me for the Jedediah Shorts Sew-Along.  I’m so excited, after all this preparation and after seeing how enthusiastic people have been about the pants pattern, to finally start sewing with you!  We will be doing … Continue reading →

Start sewing the Jedediah Pants today!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Jedediah Pants and Shorts PDF sewing pattern is now available in our online store! The Jedediah Pants as described on our website: “Chino-style pants updated with a slim, casual fit, back yoke and stylish slash front pockets. … Continue reading →