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11 HD Video Lessons
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Instructor
Kenneth D. King
A couture designer, sewing celebrity and teacher, Kenneth is the author of Cool Couture: Construction Secrets for Runway Style. View profile »
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Jean-ius!
Reverse Engineer Your Favorite Fit
with Kenneth D. King
Recreate your favorite jeans without taking them apart. Couturier Kenneth D. King teaches this amazing class, full of couture sewing techniques.
Learn how to sew jeans that are exact copies of your perfect pair as Kenneth shows you how to clone that fantastic fit in Jean-ius! Reverse Engineer Your Favorite Fit.
You’ll learn fitting and pattern alteration as you turn your jeans into a blueprint without taking them apart. Kenneth demonstrates his ingenious method to create a pattern that lets you make pair after pair of fun, flattering pants in any fabric, from casual to dressy, for women or men. In 11 lessons, he’ll walk you through measuring, drafting and construction. You’ll also be privy to construction tips picked up during Kenneth’s years of couture sewing - things that make complex details a total breeze.
Introduce some genius into your wardrobe and enroll today in Jean-ius! Reverse Engineer Your Favorite Fit!
What You’ll Learn
- How to make jeans identical to your favorite pair
- Replication techniques that avoid taking your pants apart
- How to sew jeans that flatter your body
- Perfectly tailored waistband creation
- Pocket shaping
- Crotch seam sewing techniques
- How to shorten zippers
What You’ll Make
- An exact copy of your favorite jeans
What You'll Need:
Part 1: Making the Pattern
- A pair of jeans that fits
- 1 1/2 yards silk organza, in a buff, grey, or dull shade
- Colored pencils for drawing on fabric
- Roll of white kraft paper
- Basting thread, any type
- L-square, or other drafting ruler
- Drafting curve
- Tracing wheel
- Muslin
Part 2: Making the Jeans
- 1 1/2 -2 yards of fabric
- Machine sewing thread and topstitching thread (optional)
- Topstitching needles
- Zipper of sufficient length for fly front
- Diagonal wire cutters, needle-nose pliers, and a hammer
- Button (or hook and eye)
- 1/4 yard of thin muslin
- Tracing wheel and tracing carbon, or chalk
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 12:09 |
| 2 | Preparing the Model Fit | 20:30 |
| 3 | Creating the Draft | 35:43 |
| 4 | Testing the Draft | 12:35 |
| 5 | Correcting the Draft | 13:13 |
| 6 | Draft to Pattern | 19:02 |
| 7 | Back Pockets & Yoke | 36:04 |
| 8 | Front Pockets | 24:06 |
| 9 | Fly Front & Zipper | 26:23 |
| 10 | Final Assembly | 20:45 |
| 11 | Finishing Details | 52:10 |
Skills you should have:
- Sew tailored (fitted) garments
- Put in a lining and sew facings
- Insert zippers and sew buttonholes
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Sensational!
I just loved this class. All though I have made jeans before, you can always glean new information, and this class is full of that.
I loved using the organza for the pattern, and the technique for the zipper was new and better than what I had learned to do. I also like the pocket drafting part. That is important to me since the pockets will bulge if you don't extend them and sew them into the fly for stability. I always look for that in readywear jeans before I buy.
amazing class
I am newer to sewing and learned a lot. i am looking forward to making my first pants. I am sure this was not a class that was intended for beginners however the teacher explained things step by step so well I think I will be able to make a pair.
Jeans That Really Do Fit!
Yeah! I finally finished my jeans and they fit perfectly! I learned some new techniques from this class and I have been sewing for many, many years. This was the first time I have made my own pattern. I can't wait to make my second pair of jeans with my new personal pattern. Next time, though, I'll use non-stretch fabric as suggested. The video was easy to follow and replay when necessary. I can't wait to take another class from Kenneth King. Thank you! I'm so happy I signed up for ...
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Finally!
Even though I've been sewing for 40+ years, Kenneth King's class gave me useful tools to make a pair of jeans that actually fit me. Taking the measurements from RTW jeans that fit well and drafting a workable pattern was the key. This said, I've never bought a pair of jeans that I've been able to wear without altering in some way. This really stung when the jeans were expensive to begin with. Now I have a pattern with my alterations built in plus the styling details of professional designers ...
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Outstanding Class!!!
Of the 31 classes I have taken on Craftsy, they all deserve a 5 star rating. This class, however, is the best class so far.The content of this class is well thought out and Kenneth is thorough in his explanation of each step of the process. Many of the techniques taught in this class can be applied to create a professional finish to other projects. This class was easy to follow, interesting, interesting, and highly informative. Thanks Craftsy!!!
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