Sewing 3 pairs/views of the Dawn Jeans (Megan Nielsen). Faux leather, linen + ZERO stretch denim.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

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[@martina3048]

Lovely! You have (hopefully) given me the courage to try jeans. Thanks for sharing.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Pleas try. I never thought I would and now I love making them.

[@suzanneblack6873]

Good job Karina. I really enjoy watching your videos and am inspired by all your wonderful makes!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much :)!

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

Another fantastic fit! They look great on you! As always, TFS 👍❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@teresacasteel6106]

Love all them. Your talent is unmatched.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you ☺️

[@jenniferrich5292]

These are all just lovely! I’m so glad you reviewed this pattern because I’ve been looking for exactly this- non-stretch, wide and narrow legs, and shorts. Wonderful!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I love all the styles and all in the same pattern. Win.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Swish😄😄, all of them turned out great, though my favorite pair is the last pair. I love how it looks with the hem turned up!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I can’t stop swishing lol. I love how the fabric moves when I walk. Folding up is neat, I love the look too. Thanks for watching 😊

[@ingridmohr9824]

Karina I love your videos - all of them - but this was delightful!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@gaynorturner5370]

Love all of these styles Karina I like the look of this pattern. I wouldn't have dreamed of sewing a pair of non stretch jeans (or any jeans) not so long ago but you are inspiring me to have a go. Thank you for posting x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Well I was in the same boat a few months ago too! You never know until you try 😊

[@annigjestaples6015]

Nice fit. I love the topstitching.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you 😊

[@laurajones4088]

All views of the Dawn jeans look lovely, Karina. The fit is fab. Love them all and like you, can't pick a favorite. Great pattern review.😊

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

They just all have their place for my life. They are all great. Thanks for watching 😊

[@judyreynolds305]

Love those pants on you! Great fit!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks 😊. They remain my favorite woven jean pattern.

[@caroleades5827]

You never cease to amaze me. Those pants look great did a great job. I do not have a pattern for non stretch denim so I will probably get this pattern. Thanks for testing this pattern and sharing.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think I’ll end up making the non stretch jeans more than the stretch. I really love them. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@SewManyFabrics]

I am soooo jealous of your perfect fitting jeans 😭 One day I will have a pair of jeans that fit! Awesome job as usual and great review!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you! All you need to do is give them a try :) this pattern is amazing.

[@PsychicKathleen]

Another great pant video Karina! Thank you for this in depth review. My inbox this morning included an newsletter re Megan Nielsen's 3 new patterns. I love her patterns too :)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m amazed really. This is my first and won’t be my last. Thanks for watching 😊

[@donnakraft1031]

Love your idea on making the waistband in sections to be able to make adjustments! I have been stalling on making some new pants because I am hoping to lose some weight in the next couple of months but I really new ones now. So I will be using your idea. Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Life needs easier options even though it took a few extra steps, I’ll be glad when I want to alter them. I’m the type that will alter where possible.

[@bmack1778]

Love the jeans. and the fit is wonderful. as per usual, Great job! Although I have been sewing a hack of the Levi jeans for years, seeing you in the Dawn jeans makes me want to give them a try. My daughter loves them too so I will order the pattern. Lovely pics. Really shows of your sewing skills. Professional. Cheers and happy sewing. JoAn

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you! I hadn’t had woven jeans since my teen years and I’m super happy with the fit of these. It’s truly been a pleasure to make them. Thanks for watching:)

[@viviancoleman9874]

I use adding machine paper when working on a sticky or flimsy fabric . I then fold it against the stitching and it comes out easily.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you for the tip. I was working late at night and did what I could.

[@beckytheobsessedstitcher1170]

Karina those are all amazing!!!! That taped down pocket made me LOL. It must have been a pain to get the tape removed. Another inspiring video 👏🏻😁

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Not my finest technique 😂 but it got the job done. Yes the tape was a nightmare to remove 😢... what was I thinking! Thanks for watching 😊

[@rhonddalesley]

Another wonderful video, you’re such a trooper for not giving up with the pleather! I’m wondering whether the little bit on the hip that you had to let out a bit was because of the bulk of the pocket fabric there and maybe your hip on that side is the tiniest bit bigger than on the other side, I know that one whole side of my body is a little bigger than the other and from what I know, most people are the same

[@elsatorrejon8442]

You never cease to amaze me!!!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

He he thank you !

[@quiltygal6981]

They are all beautiful Karina. I love the fabric in the shorts. I think you would look lovely in the tapered leg, still cropped but maybe in a lighter weight cotton patterned summer fabric. I think it would look cute. I have never sewn leather or faux would a walking foot help? Look forward to seeing what you come up with next Xxx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ll give them a go. I have just the fabric for thy style. Ugh the faux leather sticks to the foot. I need a Teflon one. I still haven’t tried my walk g foot 🤦🏻‍♀️. I have a piece left of the faux leather but I doubt I’ll be using it again. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@kellykranz7652]

Awesome clothes!!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks :)

[@StitchesSeams]

These are great on you. I love the linen especially. How far above your ankle is the hem? I think that’s where my “cropped” pants miss the mark, I’m not finding the right hem height and I like yours a lot!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s 2” above the “bone”. I’m liking that length although I’ve used shorter before. This was the regular hem length on the jeans .... but it hits cropped on me.

[@lindat905]

Hi marina try using a Teflon foot

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ll have to purchase one. I don’t have one yet.

[@brightiz]

Hi Karina, these pants do fit you SO well! Unicorn jeans! Lol I am curious as to how you found the rise in this particular pattern. It is described as high waisted, sitting on the natural waist. I think I remember you saying you prefer mid rise. I find high rise pants/any garment hurts my stomach! Where dose the waistband sit on you??

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

They sit midrise on me. My natural waist is about an inch higher. I find them super confortable.

[@brightiz]

👌 good to know, thanks!!

[@myralorraine]

Very nice Karina! All of them are absolutely lovely and so sorry about your struggles with the photo leather! Yes I think a simple little “teflon“ foot would have worked beautifully for you…however, you made it work perfectly (and the bias binding around the coin pocket was genius!) We’re going to have to dub you the “Make It Work” Queen!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Well you do what you need 😂. I had a Teflon foot in Bolivia but I don’t here. I’ll look for one because I still have faux leather left. Thanks for watching 😊

[@cianamcmurray9412]

Strips of paper will make sewing leather or faux leather easier. Just sew right over it it rips right out

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That could’ve worked for the hip yoke pockets. For the patch pockets I had to fold them in somehow 😩. I’m glad that’s over for now. I think in time I will replace that with other black fabric when I find the right type.

[@dianedoherty3655]

Sweetheart, your shirt is covering the part of your jeans that shows the fit. Please lift your shirt so we can see it.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

If you’ve watched my vlogs before you know I don’t tuck in or show that area of my body. I did lift my tops to show the waistband and the fit on the side/bottom and the pockets. That’s all I’m comfortable with showing and I hope that can be respected. The way I showed the trousers is how I dress in real life.