Gap 1969 RTW copy #2

I finally got around to sewing the jeans I cut out in July!  These are my second copy of a pair of GAP 1969 jeans.  I loved the originals, but alas, they could no longer contain me.

This is a stretch denim that I bought at FABRIC.COM.  I liked the color when I cut it out... now I am thinking it is awful blue.... looks like the 70's.

I have not yet hemmed them.  Even though I preshunk the fabric a few times, I will wash and dry them a couple times before I hem them.

The waistband I cut in two sections, right and left and then sewed them together at a slant.  Before I attached the waistband, it was a slight V shape.  This helps get rid of the gaping at the back.  I used some quilting cotton for the pockets, inside waistband and fly extension. (like a cute little secret hiding inside, just for me)  Debbie Cook's fly tutorial once again ended with a perfect zipper installation.  

I tried my hand (er..machine) at embroidering on the coin pocket... not so hot, but I can live with it.  (-:

I used Coats and Clark heavy duty thread for the topstitching in camel.

I did crossed belt loops on the back.  I rarely wear a belt, but it just doesn't seem like jeans without belt loops!

I drew the design for the back pockets using my curved taylors ruler. 

I think for my next pair, I want to try some really dark denim. I have some great golden yellow topstitching thread that I think would look really sharp with dark denim.

Run when you can

Walk when you need

Crawl if you must

Just never give up!

Later!