A Brief History of Denim Jeans

[@theBoonarmies]

love the way you do a history lesson of the practical aspects of the design elements. fantastic stuff.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@patriciaadams7965]

Your design on the edge of the back pocket is the chef's kiss.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. I am glad you think so. Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@CameronPriceJ]

this was outstanding. I have a normal sized waist and huge ass and thighs (cycling) so jeans are always a hard find. I love the history lessons!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear you appreciated the information. Also, guess I need to get on a bike ... :)

[@XLProductionz]

Dope video and I actually enjoyed the history lesson I’ve always wondered why the small pocket was there and thanks for using my music I’m definitely subscribing to see more.💯

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for making your music available to use. Music is an integral part of creating videos for me and so I really appreciate.

[@TaDarling1]

Outstanding content!! "Love and death brought us the zipper." Love it. I recently became interested in some of the more historical aspects of fashion so I enjoyed that you pointed out that jeans were originally created to be about function rather than fashion.

[@SparkyOne549]

That’s how it’s always been, function before fashion.

[@TaDarling1]

@@SparkyOne549 Duly noted. But my point was more an acknowledgement that jeans were created at a time when a fashion aspect for them didn't exist (unlike today).

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I had fun doing the research @TaDarling1 so I am happy you enjoyed what I discovered. Thank you for watching.

[@Endzeitpanda]

My god, this video was amazing. Combining an essay about the history of jeans construction with the actual construction of your own jeans - now that is bloody brilliant. Kudos, I loved every second of this!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are very kind, thank you. I appreciate you watching my videos.

[@robinsss]

but he didn't tell you that the French invented denim

[@sewsew100]

Great jeans. I enjoyed seeing them come together and the history was very interesting.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful, I had fun researching jeans so I am happy you enjoyed it.

[@tj-nu7iu]

You should sell some clothing for those of us that can’t be bothered to make our own clothes like me but want to support you. I have a mild interest in sewing but my perfectionist tendencies get in the way & over complicate everything so I usually give up in frustration. Love your videos 👍❤️

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for sharing your interest. Let me think about it and thanks for watching my videos. It's good to know yourself :)

[@dhruvijain1193]

I have 0 concentrations power but I was glued to the screen as if some series is going on -Thankyou ❤

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Wow, thank you!

[@dylangoike9439]

Loved that you integrated this history lesson in with your sewing journey! Those jeans look designer (I guess they technically are, since they have your brand symbol lol)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You've inspired me, I'm referring to my makes as designer fashion from now on. :) Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@SaraVV]

I totally agree!!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you.

[@robinsss]

but he didn't tell you that the French invented denim

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for adding that in Robins. Specifically, Nîmes France. It was called Serge de Nîmes or "Sturdy Fabric from Nîmes"

[@elizabethalexander-pukerud7951]

Great job on your jeans! Yes, I had already researched the history of jeans I've long forgotten about the yoke. You are great at sharing stories I'd have people running! For real! I tend to go off topic and forget the original!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

oh wonderful, I'm happy my approach works for you and you're entertained by. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@theresalwayssomethingtobui944]

Your storytelling is something to behold! :D

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are very kind. Thank you for watching.

[@ccowley2740]

I'm glad I found your channel! I am new to sewing and have trouble doing some things as a left handed person. You're answering my questions! Thanks so much 🙏

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful, I'm happy to hear it. Thanks for watching and happy sewing.

[@piat.2073]

Awesome! Just spent a weekend sewing denim, really enjoyed watching your video! Will always admire your craftsmanship! Such a great job.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. Well I hope your weekend project turned out well and you appreciate it. Thank you for the kind words.

[@IzzyisDizzyandFizzy]

This is such an amazing video! Love all your sewing content too

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you. I am glad to hear you're enjoying my content.

[@zanemaklin4553]

Great video! You style and information is top notch!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

oh wonderful, I'm happy my approach works for you. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@tomasgonzalez4819]

You couldn't make enough videos to satiate your audience. You videos are entertaining, personal, and of course, captivating. (I can't wait for the sock hemming tutorial! Haha!)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are so kind. Thank you for the positivity about my work and I appreciate you watching. :)

[@RhondaLogan123]

Looking dapper as always in your new jeans!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you, thank you. 😊

[@k3of5ks]

Selvage: self edge. Who knew? Wonderful and informative video. I sewed the yokes on backwards on my first pair of jeans. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Happy New Year to you and your blues! 💙

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I learned a lot in the process of making this video and it's my favourite one I've made to date. I'm glad you enjoyed the content. I still sewing things on backwards and wrong way round on a regular basis :) Happy new year to you as well.

[@ravalmahesh2342]

3rd blue is my favourite

[@jamesburnett7085]

Well done.

[@Chiefleif91]

This is so good 😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy you think so!

[@pamvarnsverry2444]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

And thank you for watching!

[@tschoy9388]

Great video. Useful.

[@kaiwang7655]

Thank you for sharing the historical information; it’s very informative.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for watching!

[@michellewelch6013]

Great video! ❤❤❤ I remember saving $7 for my first pair of Levi 501 jeans. My mom sewed all our clothes and we learned to do the same. Buying my jeans was a big big deal! But the waist never fit me. It wasn’t designed for a female figure.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's a wonderful story of yours. Thank you for sharing.

[@Mote.]

Very good history video. And you jeans you made look really nice

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That you. I'm glad you think so and thanks for watching.

[@11z22x33c44v55b66n77]

Thanks for the video!

[@vic_qt3.14]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy to hear it!

[@romainlorek3293]

Lovely! Thanks, Cornelius

[@CorneliusQuiring]

... and thank you for watching!

[@DetailDisoriented]

Excellent video as usual!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh thank you, I'm happy to hear it.

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I'm a lefty too! Hey, I like your scissors (sheers, if you prefer). What type of scissors do you use. I've been using Fiskars, which is OK but I eventually want a better pair. Left-handed scissors are hard to find. I think this video is interesting, by the way. 😂

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, happy to hear you're a fellow lefty. I've been using a pair of left-handed shears from a local company here in Toronto. I've been using them for 5 years now and they've served me well. You can get a pair here: cornelius.ooo/cut Full disclosure, I receive a small commission if you buy using that link.

[@lillianr4521]

Thank you so much for such an interesting video! Cool content and good presentation. Nice camera work and editing, too. Really enjoyed finding out about denim. And isn't denim from Nimes in France?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

It sure is both from the place and named after. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@JuanPerez-iu9vk]

Awesome video

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you :)

[@JH4636-k7g]

You look so amazingly sharp in your tailored jeans! I've never seen jeans that fit like that before since we all tend to buy them off the rack, and the fit is generally poor in one dimension or another.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

thank you!

[@Lazydaisy646]

Amazing. Great job

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you.

[@mommatanya1]

Great video. Makes a little less tense about sewing a pair of jeans myself. You did miss one problem with modern jeans. On some brands of womens jeans, the pockets are too shallow to be of any use. I have had to cut the bottom edges of some jeans, then sew on exstensions to make them deep enough to carry a cell phone, or whatever other junk i need. I have learned to carefully check pockets before buying.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Indeed. It is a rather silly thing that they make them so small by choice. Good on you for making them bigger.

[@divyanshichouksey3505]

The way that you explained it>>>

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@goldenhospitality8521]

Super interesting video. Its odd to me that jeans are the default type of pants considering the rough material and tendency to have a lower rise. I prefer wearing trousers or chinos for most situations. Much more lightweight. I will admit the unique grainy texture is kinda of jeans is kinda nice and adds a bit visual detail to a n outfit

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm purely speculating here, but I think it has to do with it being an American workwear thing, people wear what they have. Then it made its way into movies and here we are :) The many denims available these days are not the rough and tumble like the old stuff :)

[@baz80s18]

Brilliant video. Can you make more step by step (follow along) videos like the pants pattern drafting and construction videos you did. I would love to give making these jeans a go!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I most certainly will do more tutorials over the coming months. I have just started a jacket series but will focus on tutorials after that! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@baz80s18]

@@CorneliusQuiring thank you for putting out the videos. I found it really easy to understand the measuring tutorial you did. Brilliant job.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am happy to hear it 😊

[@sangredelic]

I remember reading somewhere that Levi Strauss added the rivets as a joke because he was sick and tired of the cowboys complaining about his jeans falling apart. The rivets were for metal sheets originally, I think. So to use them.on fabric was crazy. But it ended up being the missing ingredient. I remember when Japan bought all the denim back in the 90s. There were "We buy jeans" signs everywhere!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Those are some interesting tidbits. Thanks for sharing.

[@bena9713]

Awesome video and history lesson! Please do more history lessons

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I most certainly will. This one was fun for me.

[@josephdrobezko2374]

Love this.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🙏🏻

[@aganethabergen3898]

Good job

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you.

[@saundrayork767]

these fit great! Clearly, pants (jeans, slacks, etc.) are your forte

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@SparkyOne549]

Thanks for the history, fellow lefty. Noice threads!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

And thank you for watching, fellow lefty. 😊

[@ElizabethNussen]

This video is amazing.

[@worab1]

Sir you are amazing, Loved this video, learned quite a bit. Thank you for sharing, be well, the best to you..

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm chuffed to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@ctje1638]

I am happy to say, my watch pocket still has a watch!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Nice! You're a rare and special :)

[@gfodale]

Well done, but to add, Denim is a 'Twill' weave. Your demo on the weave being correct, did not explain that the twill is more durable, and easier to clean, than the duck canvas that was originally used in jeans. Hence why they started using it. (so I was told.)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

This is great additional information. Thank you for sharing it and adding additional information to the topic. 🙏🏻 I hope people scroll down and have a read.

[@ceegee1070]

So GOOD!!

[@PatriciaTasker]

BRAVO!

[@rpow6861]

very cool

[@MarloweDash]

wondering why the rivet has that specific shape??

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I've never considered that. Good question.

[@d.p.l9623]

Great video 👌

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for watching!

[@mantaszmenskis5619]

Indigo, because it repels insects. No kidding. (no ones remembers this. ever.)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh snap, well this is a good bit of information. Thanks for adding it in the comments here.

[@ashfakkapadi4535]

Sir which model sewing machine you are using ? And why you not using industrial sewing machine on denim?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I just have a regular machine that isn't really different from the other "at-home" ones. As for an industrial machine, I would love to get one, I just can't justify the cost right now.

[@thomaswandersoff]

Did you do some research on why there is no rivet in the obviously most stressed seam of jeans (the crotch)? I heard a story about a cowboy once sitting in front of a campfire...

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I forgot about that, but yes, I did read about this. I didn't include it because I couldn't find a clear answer on if it was real or just a story. I did see a comic about it too.

[@gfodale]

As someone who wears jeans, and has ridden horses, I can vouch for not wanting a rivet there. Has nothing to do with campfires, and everything to do with the development of the McClellan saddle. Look up the saddle, you'll have the full answer. As a kid, I got along fine. As an adult, the McClellan was a necessity, all of a sudden. A rivet hitting / being sandwiched between the saddle and rider, not something pleasant.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Now that is some fascinating knowledge. I also learned about saddles. Never thought that would be a thing! Thank you for sharing that information and for watching.

[@victoriabinding5319]

Ps, enjoying your content..do you remember the habedashery you purchased your material in TO?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yes, it's called Leather & Sewing Supply Depot. It's on Spadina.

[@a2barts]

Great youtuniversity moment 😅 love your work 👏🏼 💯

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you, and thank you for watching. Just trying to share some knowledge. haha. 🙏🏻

[@christophermaurer1271]

I subscribed before watching this as I have seen some of your work before and been impressed. PLEASE! where did you get the pocket rivets?. I have had so much trouble getting a quality rivet . Cheers from Australia

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I bought them from a local shop here in Toronto. I'm not sure it'd make sense to ship them around the world and truth be told, they didn't blow me away :) But also, truthfully, I need a proper shop & tool to install them with.

[@braceletlife28]

Thanks 😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@adambbigb596]

Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@fatimahasanzada3779]

Wow ,You sewed really well .I like it. Do you teach sewing to anyone?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I do offer one on one meetings over Zoom with people who want some help with projects they're working or want to ask questions.

[@bushidoleyroy5725]

Jeans are blue because the denim exported fron France to the USA was dyed with Indigo. The french called this blue "bleu de gênes" meaning blue of genoa (Italy). The pronunciation evolved to blue jean in the USA.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with myself and others in the comments here. 🙏🏻

[@user-lc9rk8pj7v]

Great content, subtle and on point (music choices too...). Somehow I've had no idea you're left-handed. Do you invert your gear in any way? I can't work with "normal" scissors, for instance

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Glad you like it and yes, I am left-handed. I have a pair of left-handed scissors so all is well. I just make do with everything else. 😏

[@SparkyOne549]

@@CorneliusQuiring ai had been so used to using right handed scissors, when I used left handed ones, my cutting was terrible. So I stick with right handed ones. But mostly I use a rotary cutter which I’m better at using.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Interesting. There was a slight adjustment for myself as well. I find people who use rotary cutters really swear by them so I just may have to try one at some point.

[@user-lc9rk8pj7v]

@@CorneliusQuiring Anyway, back to the thieme of yours, adjusting those old patterns. Do your jeans give anough freedom of movement? Have you considered sewing in a gusset? I've yet to find jeans having one for a reasonable price.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I do like the way my pants fit and how I can move in them so I haven't considered adding a gusset. I imagine you might be able to add some to your own jeans though. I believe in you to figure it out!

[@datsquisheeboi]

do you have the pattern for those jeans available? I love the fit and we're the same size

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Unfortunately I don't have any patterns available yet, but I do have a series on how to draft pants in my feed (if you haven't seen it) from not too long ago that could be of help to make your own pair. One day I will make all my patterns available for sale. (Hopefully)

[@datsquisheeboi]

@@CorneliusQuiring i watced those videos a couple days ago and enjyed and leaned a lot! I'll keep my eye out if you do its hard to find a good pattern for classic jeans that sit more toward the natural waist.

[@datsquisheeboi]

also, how did you come up with the curve of the yoke? is that in the video? i must have missed it.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

No, a yoke is a different technique that was not included in the video. Instead, I showed how to do a dart. It has the same impact. One day when I have a big enough of an audience to make this a real job I will offer tutorials for all the variations.

[@datsquisheeboi]

@@CorneliusQuiring i think I've figured out a technique! What lengths worked for you for the side seems of the yoke (center back and side)?

[@GhettoJawa]

TYSM master 🫶🏻

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mote.]

I used to wear jeans all my childhood and teens but I don't wear them anymore.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yeah, we all change and evolve with time. My clothes today are very different as well.

[@OogLavaStudio]

05:47: IDK about coins but I put my Airpods Pro there.... :)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Nice. Seems like a good modern use :)

[@fezzehbabaki1054]

🌷🌹🌹

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@CarolynOsborne]

You can tell the difference betweenwarpandweft because the weft goes from weft to right.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

ha! nice :)

[@kathygarner419]

Cornelius: I did not see you showing the felled seams in your demo that are on a lot of jeans. And by the way men's jeans also come in other colors. Woman's jeans come in every color of the rainbow. I collect old jeans and repurpose them into jeans jackets. That might be a good upcycling video for you to make.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice. That's a good video idea!

[@carlg7190]

Great video, I am curious though as why it took so long for denim jeans to be invented… My guess is that maybe without a sewing machine they wouldn’t be profitable to produce for the middle class/working poor people that they were targeted for.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's an interesting question!

[@catofthecastle1681]

It’s pretty hard to get a sewing needle through 6 layers of denim!

[@marciamoura753]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Campbase1]

Nice jeans. Im jealous..

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@beatricenowell8207]

If you read this, there are channels with greater integrity about the history of denim/jeans. An example is Nicole Rudolph. However there are many KZbin channels acknowledging historical truths with authenticity at this point. Thus it is "time out" these type of narrow views being presented as truths. I understand the entitlement, but facts are more readily available today. Denim has been worn by the poorest people and slaves long prior to where the tangent or this channel begins... and they weren't blue by the way. Many black women's hands became permanently blue processing indigo in this country where the only "free" labor acknowledged is that slaves happily picked cotton. More offensive, this channel didn't even give credit to the country or people whom developed the technology to process indigo plants into a fiber reactive dye. I could go on, but what's the point. I've reiterated this story in the comments of numerous KZbin's channels. Most people only want to accept an "idealized" history, not the truth.👎👎👎👎👎

[@catofthecastle1681]

You SJWs need to cool Your jets! I’ve watched every video about making jeans! The videos that do comprehensive histories aren’t making jeans at the same time! It’s right there in the title” BRIEF history!!!!!!!! STFU or go away if you don’t like what this fascinating guy has to say! He never claimed to be an historian or that this was an historiograph! Buh bye!

[@victoriabinding5319]

Are congratulations in order, I spy a new ring?.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Keen eye. Indeed I am now a married man. 😊

[@degacci]

Hey you’re awesome idk why I searched this video but denim has always been interesting to me… I heard supposedly back in the day people didn’t really wash denim. They just sprayed alcohol and left it under the sun. Idk if there’s any truth to that but I also heard you’re not really supposed to “wash” denim which sounds very impractical and gross to me but maybe you might know

[@CorneliusQuiring]

It sounds like you're talking about selvedge denim. Some folks go a year plus, before washing them. Thanks for sharing what you've learned.

[@ArranVid]

MAGNUS CARLSEN

[@silentbullet2023]

[@CorneliusQuiring]

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[@sitruchsral]

Weft Warp Woke

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Then my work here is done. 😄

[@AideninBroland]

with the risk of asking too personal a question, did you get married?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You'"ve got a keen eye. Yes, I did get married a handful of months ago. 😊

[@AideninBroland]

@@CorneliusQuiring Congratulations! I hope you and your partner were able to have a good party despite Covid!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you. We kept it intimate and that's just what we wanted. 😊

[@purpleicicles]

@@CorneliusQuiring I was wondering the same thing! Congratulations!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

😊

[@Alexa-uk8lj]

wow no mention of slavery or where the blue dyeing process came from? smh

[@theguitargrappler9352]

Great job! Thank you

[@CorneliusQuiring]

and thank you!