I struggled to stitch them, I tried using different jeans needles, then different threads, and also different feet. But the thread continued to split and the stitches jumped. So I stopped working on them and decided to take them to my course on Tuesday and see if I could use a machine there to sew them. It was the top stitching that was causing all the problems.
Look how easy they were to sew on a mechanical and not an electronic machine which I use at home. I think it's time to dust off my old treadle machine and use that. My top stitching worked a treat. I had seen an article in the November issue of Threads - 'Why bother sewing Jeans?' and thought the idea of using two-toned top stitching was great. Little did I know this lovely idea would give me so much grief.
I have got on quite well now, the back pockets are in place and stitched, I sewed them together and I have tried them on to check the fit. They are OK in most places, but they do need a slight adjustments on the side seam. Hopefully I can finish them now and very soon be wearing them.
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