Curated — #burwoodjeans

An interesting question popped up in our community about raw denim which we wanted to explore in a post of its own. There is an entire sub-culture surrounding raw denim. When you choose to make a pair of jeans out of raw denim, you’re not just making another item of clothing, you’re appreciating textile history and a long tradition of artisanal craftsmanship: you’re essentially creating a future heirloom.  Raw denim, in its true state, comes straight from the loom and hasn’t been pre-washed or pre-treated in any way. Generally raw denim is stiffer at first but has the potential to...

Shopping for denim fabric is such a satisfying part of planning a sewing project—especially once you get the hang of what to look for. Denim comes in a range of weights and finishes, and choosing the right one really depends on your garment.  Lightweight denim (around 6–8 oz or 200-270gsm) is soft and has lovely drape, which makes it ideal for shirts, dresses, or loose-fitting pants.  Midweight (9–11 oz or 300-375gsm) is the sweet spot for everyday jeans, overalls, or jackets—structured but still manageable on a home machine.  Heavier denims (12 oz or 400gsm and up) are great for workwear...

A few of you have asked how to remove the pleats from the front of the Burwood jeans, so I thought I'd share a tutorial for how to make a flat front version of the Burwoods! Step 1On the PANT FRONT [1], draw a straight line from one side of the pleat to the other (the pleat is indicated by two notches and an arrow). Mark the midpoint of the line marked with a vertical line. We will call the centre of the pleat point A. Step 2Mark a line from the bottom of the crotch STITCH LINE (the point where...

  Tip: Quadruple threads to speed things up, apply wax to thread and set with a warm iron to avoid thread tangles and elevate the hand-sewing experience. Congratulations, you're finished! Add your favourite sewing tools into your finished roll and enjoy :) #BurwoodToolRollExtraResources