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Courtney Mooney

Burwood Jeans Sewalong Part 2 - Fly Shield and Fly Facing

Today's Sewalong installment focuses on prepping the fly front ready for zip insertion.  Join us in part three where we'll insert the zip! #BurwoodJeansExtraResources #BurwoodJeansSewalong 

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Courtney Mooney

Summer Staple: Pleated Wide-Leg Shorts - Inspiration for Burwood jeans/shorts

Our Burwood jeans View B is a tailored, comfortable, and super wearable shorts pattern — with all the polish of classic jeans and a fresh, modern cut. Designed to finish just above the knee, these wide-leg shorts feature pleats, a zip fly, slanted front pockets, and a shaped waistband for a flattering, structured fit. They sew up beautifully in denim, cotton drill, canvas, or twill — perfect for showcasing those tailored details. Add contrast topstitching or keep it minimal with matching thread.  However you style them, the Burwood shorts are a crisp, clean wardrobe staple you’ll wear on repeat. Here...

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Burwood Jeans Sewalong Part 1 - Pleats and Front Pocket

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!  

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Courtney Mooney

Raw Denim

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...

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