Is it hard to sew own jeans?

Question

I am too picky. So i want to make my own exact measurements.

Answer 1

I wouldn't try it as a beginner project, but as long as you have a good machine and are at least an intermediate sewer, then I'd say go for it!

Answer 2

Jeans can be quite a project and probably not for the beginning sewer. First it can be hard to find jean weight denim. A lot of times what they sell in fabric stores is either too light or too heavy. A lot of sewing machines have trouble going through more than two or three layers of denim which makes doing the flat seams (along the inner legs), pockets, zipper and belt loops frustrating.

But if you can overcome all that and find a good pattern it would be really tempting to try it considering that places like Landsend sell custom jeans for upwards of $70.

http://www.landsend.com/pp/CustomDenimJeans-68822_61674_59.html?sid=4715181993788196070&CM_MERCH=SRCH

Answer 3

I've been sewing for years and two thingsI won't do is replace zippers in jeans,or sew them from scratch.You must have a very good machine,and most machines for home use j ust are not sturdy enough to handle it.Example when you sew the seams in denim-you are trying to sew through six or seven layers of material.

Answer 4

How to Rip Your Own Jeans

Aren't you sick of going to stores and seeing these awesome ripped jeans and wishing you could have them, but they are just too expensive? You could get the same pants without holes for half the price. Here's how you can get the cool look for a lower price.
Steps
Buy a pair of comfortable loose pants, or use a pair that you already have.
Prepare to cut them either while wearing them or with them off. It's easier if they are on you, because you can judge measurement easily, but be extra careful to avoid cutting yourself.
Start with sandpaper (get a piece of the roughest cut you can from dad or your local Walmart/Home Depot) and rub hard across the front of your knees, thighs, and shins with it. If you sandpaper over folds of the jeans you will get "lines" of contrasting dark and light shades.
Find the way the lines are going and rub the blade of the knife against the lines. For example, if the lines are horizontal, do it vertically (and vice versa).
When you have created a slit, take the pointy end of the knife and rub it against the edges until you see the white strings going in the opposite direction. Keep doing this until you have the desired hole size. Repeat this until you have a good number of holes in the pants.
To cut a knee hole, it's best to sand down the knees the most. They will begin to fray and holes will begin to form. Spread apart the holes within the desired location as far as you want the hole to extend with the tip of a knife, then rub the edges with the knife so that they get fuzzy and messy.
When the jeans are finished, throw them in the water with a little bit of bleach to age them a bit. Then dry them. The washing will also fray the cuts and make them look better.
Voila! You have just created your own unique ripped jeans - take that, name brands!


Tips
A cheese grater or wood file also works well for fraying and distressing the fabric. The different sizes of grain can be used to give the new marks a more natural look.
Don't just hang them out to dry. It's the tumble drying which creates the natural-looking fluff.
Most jean companies seem to place the rips in spots on the jeans where they normally wouldn't get ripped by day to day activities.
Newly created holes should be reinforced with fabric and iron on adhesive. Turn the jeans inside out and cut the fabric to the appropriate shape and line it with adhesive. Press straight down on the fabric with the iron for several seconds before moving the iron around to let the adhesives set.
Try not to make too many holes. That just looks tacky. Around 3-7 is a good number (depending on the size).
Use pumice stone, too. It's mainly used to get dead skin off your feet, but you can use it on your jeans, too! Also, bleach pens create the bleach spots on the new jeans this season.
If you are trying to rip your jeans in the region around your knee to your ankle, you might want to consider sewing a little bit near the tip of the "V". This will prolong the jean life and prevent it from ripping more.


Warnings
If you are wearing the jeans, try not to cut yourself.
Designer jeans are made to stay the way they look forever. Your own rips will likely continue to grow and fray and eventually the jeans will become too destroyed to wear.


Things You'll Need
A piece of rough sandpaper
A sharp knife with a pointy tip
A pair of jeans

Answer 5

certainly! denim is an extremely difficult textile and not all sewing gadget might have the skill to do the interest. while you're thinking of procuring for a complete new sewing gadget merely to stitch one denims for your self, then maybe you may attempt come across a tailor to tailor make one for you while you're choosy with regard to the in nice condition. while you're in basic terms choosy with regard to the designs, you may merely purchase any undeniable denims and layout it your self.

Answer 6

Go for it; what have you got to lose?