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Welcome to the Sewalong for the Burwood Jeans, Foldies!  Grab your fabric and let's dive right in!  *For your reference, the sample shown here in the sewalong is a size E, and the rise has been lengthened slightly. Join us in part two, where we'll tackle the fly front, see you there!  

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...

  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 

*Please note we finalised the instructions after this sample was sewn, so some photos displayed here may have minor differences to the illustrations.  *The raw edges in the 2 images below should be overlocked. *The raw edge of the Fly Shield below should be overlocked. *Fly Shield length appears shorter in photo than in final instructions. Well done everyone! Join us for tomorrow's sewalong part 6 where we'll sew the waistband and internal pockets! #BurwoodToolRollExtraResources