You have real vision when it comes to fashion, and most importantly, you're willing to put time and effort into the things you create. I hope you succeed!!
Just so that fellow viewers are aware, you do NOT have to pull apart you fave clothes to copy them into a pattern. There are plenty of videos here on youtube showing you how to lay various items out to get accurate tracings of the pieces involved. I've been doing so with all my fave pieces so that I can move from garment buying to making my own items from carefully sourced materials or materials i have woven or spun myself. Thinking you have to pull apart seams of your fave clothes is certainly enough to scare most people off of this idea, and I just want everyone to know that's not a necessary step at all. :)
rayy gun when they come up make sure they shout out “that one RUclips channel ‘rayy gun’” who called it before anyone else in their acceptance speeches
I LOVE your attitude! This is the fist garment-making video I’ve watched… I think the frustrations you’re going through are a natural part of the process of trying anything new. And I love how you soberly discuss it as such. You don’t seem discouraged! It reminds us to not get frustrated by complications in the discovery phase, and keep pressing through. Thank you!
Something I recently tried was decondstructing an old, large pair of jeans, ones with a lot of wear in them, then I used this raw denim to cut my own pattern. This left my new pair with a lot of unique marks, (beach patterns, pocket marks) you should try it, the used denim is much easier to sew. Love the vid btw.
If you have access to charity thrift shop clearance centers you buy by the pound . Find as large a pair as possible and n a condition that suits your taste. I get 40+waist. If you want 2 repair any defects it is easier to do at the flat stage before u sew up. Your can also decorate like the Japanese at this stage.
I've always wanted to make my own shirts and jeans as store bought ones are never quite perfect, but I've never got past that stage. Watching this video has taught me so much in a short space of time that I'm actually going to do it. This was an easy sub and I hope you still make more videos as I'm looking forward to watching and learning. Thank you.
In the middle of multiple sewing projects and now you’ve inspired me to take the little time I have to deconstruct and construct a pair of jeans. Yayyyy!!
I always wanted to make custom jeans for myself but I’m not as confident. Do u think u can do a sort of step by step video? Although this video is great and informative there are lotta steps and I would be on sure of in handling with the sewing machine....
Hey, you did that though! People always expect a super clean and perfect DIY, but the reality of the world is that DIY is not easy and I think you captured your journey beautifully and candidly
A couple of weeks ago I could no longer find a pair of shorts with cargo pockets. A few minutes ago I thought "I'm going to look up a video on men's pants patterns." I stumbled upon this channel to watch a guy that has talent and over a 108K subs. I'm not alone. I always enjoy watching and listening to talented people. Great video. I might try to rip apart the seams on an old pair of threadbare shorts that I like and use them as a pattern.
after finishing my fashion course, two mates and I invested in a Juki industrial sewing machine. I can't recommend it enough! Keep it up love from Australia :)
I see that many people are telling you to buy a industrial machine, and Idk if you already did but I have a pair of Jack sewing machines (5 thread overlock n straight stitch), they are fantastic and cheap. I brought them a year ago and I love them! They cost me like 1200 dlls new. I feel like I'm doing an ad but its just a recommendation! Working with an industrial sewing machine makes life so much easier
Would highly recommend investing in a new sewing machine. I own a juki and it’s such a great and powerful machine when it comes to sewing through layers of thick materials such as denim!
I’m a new designer and I loved watching this, your well spoken and not for a second did I fast forward. Thank you for this video I’m inspired to make some for my son!
Just circled back around to this, noticed- you never posted a part 2! If you haven't got a new machine by now, I highly recommend sinking a few grand into a used-but-still-young Bernina. Those things are absolute beasts, but still compact and have a variety of functions, like what you're used to from a domestic machine. Unless you're getting into production, I've never found the industrial ones to be worth the space and limits.
Damn this video is a massive coincidence for me. I was watching a video on how to make jeans from scratch yesterday or the day before, I wanted to see the full process. The dude that made them had quite a fancy setup so I went on Amazon to look for a heavy duty sewing machine and came across that exact Singer which had, to say the least, quite mixed reviews on it. A few days later you cover both in one video, just crazy.
Damn haha well glad the stars aligned on this one. I still think my machine is solid for a domestic machine- had mine for about 4 years. I've seen others work some magic with theirs and still feel a bit like there is a way to fix mine up. With that being said, I think I'll be upgrading shortly.
Its definitely worth the dime. I like to make handbags and this machine impressed me! It will plug through some pretty serious stuff if you do things correctly
You're like an old soul in a young man's body. Very mature and well spoken for your age. you have great mannerism. Thanks for the video. I don't think i can do what you did...lol i'll have to google more info. for more specific instructions because I'm not as advanced as you are but i did get the majority of info from you so thanks for a great head start! I hope to see more vid's!
Mom told me she found a ton of jean fabric over at my grandma's house (she has passed away) and now I just HAVE to make jeans with that. If she were still alive today, I'd make them with her, so it feels like it will connect me to her in a way. I'm a complete noob at sewing but I wanna do this
I just found your channel recently because I’m going to attempt to make a pair of trousers. I’m sad to see you don’t have any recent videos posted I love you after one video lol hope you’re going alright and still making!!!
Thanks for making this video, there's surprisingly not that many resources out there describing the process of actually going out and buying textiles to manufacture garments with. This was very insightful.
Thanks for your interest. I feel that completely. This was the first time doing something like this and I was struggling to find resources myself! Take care.
I know... I tried that machine for a few month and then I’ve decided to go vintage! I’ve never come back since... you should try Singer 401 or a necchi supernova. They’re my absolute favourite ( sturdy all metal inside machines) and they can deal with many layers. Also the singer 201 is amazinggggg.
As I'm about to pull the trigger on a sewing machine this video couldn't be dropped at a better time, can't wait to get at a point where I can make my own stuff
You're making me feel better about the little Janome I'm using. Just did my first jeans repair, sure I broke a needle, but it didn't have any problems getting past those fat denim seams
man this has motivated me to at least try make some sort of garment this year. or just learn more about certain fashion houses. always inspiring me dude thank you x
Would love if you broke down the process of cutting the pattern and cutting the pieces themselves. I deconstruct old jeans from goodwill and sew them together in custom ways and this video is very helpful. Would love to know more about actually making jeans from scrap and making the pattern myself. Much love from Texas
Yeah man thank you. Have been eyeing craigslist in the city for a while now, but didn't want to give up on my domestic machine just for the sake of something fancier. It looks like it may be the time.
@@GearedTowardGear Idk.if you have but also check out the older single stitch domestic singers like the 305s, they have a beautiful stitch and are quite beefy being all cast aluminum and iron and quite cheap too.
I also wanted to say,there arent enough content on RUclips on men sewing or sewing for men. And Im glad I stumbled on to your channel! It would also be great if you could mention in your vids where you found to ha e great particular textiles or notions since we know its getting to be a challenge in the fabric district to find a great place to secure both. Do more vids and finish them jeans.
If you'd like to try a different fabric, I recommend wool gabardine, or maybe even just a fishbone twill weave. Sewing multiple layers of mid-weight wool shouldn't be too hard for your machine. I think if you went with either of those, you could do a pleated front for a cool combination of a jean silhouette and a suit pant :-)
kinda late but i’ve purchased so many singer machines for different purposes and not one of them lasts longer than 3 months of normal use, if you’re looking for a good machine that’ll last a long time i’d recommend the bernina b250
It'd be really dope to see you finish off the jeans with a machine that double stitches and chain stitches. The double stitching will definitely reinforce the denim and will fade beautifully over time as you wear the jeans (especially the inseam), and chain stitching the leg opening is a really subtle but gorgeous detail :-)
Thanks A, I have a class at my high school that makes us do a semester long project of anything we want to. I decided to make a T,Blazer, and sweatpants. I barely know where I stand with making clothing but I wanted to throw myself into something I dont know how to do but really want to know in order to learn it. Your videos always come in handy! I'm still in need of a mentor for this if you'd be interested let me know!
Do itttt. Best way to learn for real. Always feel free to shoot any questions my way; although I must admit probably not the most qualified instructor.
Speaking of new sewing machines, have you considered a vintage one?? Mid to late 60s machines, like Singer 237, has zigzag, and some could make button holes. You could find a great one for as little as US 80$. Keep them clean, and oil, and they would be in your family for generations...
If you havent bought your new machine and still hu ting on Craigs List look for an industrial juki t2010q machine. Great for thick textiles and thinner.
You don’t need to get an industrial machine, there’s some good industrial-home machines that have a good mix of both that can be a lot less expensive then the typical industrial Juki. I have one and I’ve been able to see threw literally any material I can fit under the presser foot haha. Also it was nice watching you in the garment district, I work near there and am always in the area buying fabric and notions so it was cool seeing you go around. Good luck with the pants hope it all works out!
A suggestion Avery, get a Juki TL, Brother PQ, or Janome 1600p/HD9 straight stitcher-semi industrial and will handle these heavy denim/leather/fabric jobs with ease. No need to go full industrial as you're not sewing all day everyday production
I love how this video is shot! I just found this but I hope you have more garment construction videos because I love your style and I would watch them all!
What kind of needle were you using? For a heavy weight denim you could use a jeans needle or even a leather needle (has a really sharp point) , makes it easier for the machine to sew since it doesn't have to use too much force to get trough the fabric even with multiple layers. + you won't get that terrifying zooming sound haha. besides that, I love seeing how you construct this piece. It's so different from how I learn it at school but it seems to work much better. I did the fly when the pant's were nearly finished. oh boy that's a disaster. I also really loved the nyc scenery. Can't wait to get there :) have a good day.
Thanks, Jermaine. I was (unfortunately) using a 110/18 which I believe should be a strong pair with my machine, and I also tried a few others just to be sure. What are your thoughts on that needle? Thanks for sharing regarding schooling. Yeah, I have no idea what is the correct way just what makes sense to me and what I've seen online! Lmfao about the fly. Hope you come to the city soon. Take care.
i like the fact that you featured the fail into your video, realistic, something i dont see in youtubers videos at all! i hope to see more from your channel... subscribed
Instead of muslin fabric, sometimes I use a thrift store flat sheet. Twin usually works fine. Depending on where you are used sheets are about half the price of muslin fabric. This is not always possible, but it is an idea.
Gained a new subscriber. Thanks for the inspiration to take it back to a basic Singer HD. Going from footwear to clothing. Will be a long learning process. Excited to start the journey with my Wife. Thank you again comrade. .
You talk like the one kid in a group presentation that always makes me nervous cause we have a time limit 😂. It's making me nervous now lol. But they're always the ones who do the best cause they take more time to think about what they're saying. Great video!
A couple questions: first off how much do all the materials cost that go into making a pair of jeans? (Fabric zippers rivets ect) second what types of tools do you need? And finally how long does it take you to make a single pair?
I just came across this video!!! I love it, I love that you showed your process even though you struggled. I can so relate, I’m learning to sew and let me tell you the struggle is real lol I enjoyed watching the process.
Zen master, haha with all of that effort and not being able to finish, you didn't lose your cool (at least on camera ha). I'm glad I watched though because obviously that machine is not as "heavy duty" as I would want, so will save up for a more powerful machine. I hope you are continuing to create, your love for the craft is obvious, and it is a very difficult task.
It looks like you might need a denim sewing needle. It will make sure you can get through all the layers and so you dont have to "hand crank" Btw i love patti smith. Love the vid!
Hey dude! Loved your video. Funny thing is I was really waiting to see if your machine would be able to get through that denim. When I saw you take it apart I said oh no! My first machine was a janome hd3000 spent about $500.00 on it but i knew i needed a starter machine and i knew many places had cheaper versions but i knew after sewing a few things I would take it up a few notches and I would want to sew all types of different attire using different fabrics so I decided to dive right in and purchase something industrial rather than have to buy a better machine later on. It's an awesome industrial machine and goes through 12 layers of denim and even sews leather. Have you upgraded since this video? If so what did you upgrade to? You did a great job using that muslin fabric. By the way I also wanted to let you know since you are right in New York that I'm in New Jersey and we have a great fabric store in east orange . It's called Central Fabrics. Great prices also. And we also have one called Halsey Fabrics located on Halsey st and it's about 5 minutes from Newark Penn station. We have different fabric stores but these 2 are my favorite. That was just an FYI. Good luck! Also did you ever get to sew the jeans to your perfection?
You gotta invest in an industrial! They're not even that expensive if you find the right one, such as the brand Highlead, which seem decent from my experience.
Cool stuff. I want to make a pair but using red accent cotton instead of the standard gold/yellow. Probably will doma designer motif on a back pocket too!
Avery I hope you can invest in an industrial machine and a serger someday. I have an industrial Juki and a domestic Brother serger and they get me through every garment project I've put them through. But keep that Singer if it handles doing buttonholes on the waistline of denim (I have another domestic machine just for buttonholes because it does them so well). Most domestic machines will have a hard time with 13 ounce denim especially topstitching so many layers, the threads will not look right once sewn as you've noticed. You can be more precise with speed and tension with an industrial machine and with a size 16 needle you'll be able to go through 5 layers of denim like butter. Also cut the waistline long ways with the grain of the fabric and/or use fusible interfacing to keep it from stretching. I'm not sure how thick the thread you're using is but use Tex 60 or higher for that denim so it looks better and it's stronger. I wanted to share some things I've learned through trial and error because I'd love to see your DIY projects be the best they can be and I cringe when I see you serging with a zig-zag stitch lol. You're awesome keep it up!
Thank you for sharing your experience and advice Ricky. Really goes a long way. Which model do you have? NYC craigslist is full of 8700s and 5550s. Wouldn't mind a serger at all either. Man, I was bummed toying with my bobbin tension (which you aren't even supposed to change on my machine), timing, needles etc. when I knew an industrial machine could bust right through it. Word, I never knew to cut the waistband perpendicularly. That means I wouldn't need two pattern pieces either! Win win. Lmfao about the zigzag. My machine has an overlock too which does the job but was coming out even worse. Take care man.
@@GearedTowardGear Mine is the Juki DDL-8700. 8700s and 5550s are pretty much the same machine. The only real differences are 8700s are made in their manufacturing facilities in China (so brand new they are like $100-$200 cheaper). 5550s are made in Japan and Juki is from Japan. I bought mine brand new and have owned it for two years. It has never given me any trouble. I bought Juki because its the same one I used in school but another great company is Brother. My serger is the Juki MO-654DE which has also done me great. And I totally felt your pain when you were messing with your machine so I know you will be very glad to upgrade.
I have a similar singer and break it all the time trying to see denim. But it’s mainly what I deal with aha, I definitely need an upgrade too. This was Ana amazing video, very inspiring. It makes me want to make a pair of chambray, or some sort of lightweight brushed twill pants.. hmm 🤔
Appreciate you. I made a video a while back on skin care. I just keep it gentle day & night cleansing, get some sun but use sunscreen, eat clean, stay active. I've enjoyed the shift to a safety razor too. No real research backing that switch though. Hair I condition as much as I want but infrequently use shampoo. Also dig a few drops of oil or salt spray depending on hair type. Take this all with a grain of salt though because I'm not at alllll an expert.
You have real vision when it comes to fashion, and most importantly, you're willing to put time and effort into the things you create. I hope you succeed!!
Thank you Bailey means the world
Just so that fellow viewers are aware, you do NOT have to pull apart you fave clothes to copy them into a pattern. There are plenty of videos here on youtube showing you how to lay various items out to get accurate tracings of the pieces involved. I've been doing so with all my fave pieces so that I can move from garment buying to making my own items from carefully sourced materials or materials i have woven or spun myself.
Thinking you have to pull apart seams of your fave clothes is certainly enough to scare most people off of this idea, and I just want everyone to know that's not a necessary step at all. :)
How do you spin your own denim?
@@forgotmynamification Denim is a woven fabric. The spinning they speak of is likely the thread/yarn making process that happens before weaving.
@@laurent3415 ah, okay. Thank you.
Can you link me to some good videos? I want to start making my own jeans in the style of JNCO because I don't want to pay $250 for a pair anymore.
@@BlakeBlackstoneI understand ur pain 😪
once again another video reminding me why i need to learn to sew better
only one way to learn
cody hughes same lol
STAATS will be a legendary brand one day I'm calling it now
rayy gun when they come up make sure they shout out “that one RUclips channel ‘rayy gun’” who called it before anyone else in their acceptance speeches
yes we will be your witnesses
I honestly agree
Couldn't agree more. They're already doing so well!
I LOVE your attitude! This is the fist garment-making video I’ve watched… I think the frustrations you’re going through are a natural part of the process of trying anything new. And I love how you soberly discuss it as such. You don’t seem discouraged! It reminds us to not get frustrated by complications in the discovery phase, and keep pressing through. Thank you!
Damn y’all still wearin clothes 😒😒
you're telling me you didn't make every item in your wardrobe yourself?
* fails to make a simple pant *
GearedTowardGear No. Raf Simons sent me his personal wardrobe
Nando I don't mind seeing u not wearing clothes
rayy gun lmaooo wtf Ray
fernando shutcho corny ass up
Something I recently tried was decondstructing an old, large pair of jeans, ones with a lot of wear in them, then I used this raw denim to cut my own pattern. This left my new pair with a lot of unique marks, (beach patterns, pocket marks) you should try it, the used denim is much easier to sew. Love the vid btw.
If you have access to charity thrift shop clearance centers you buy by the pound . Find as large a pair as possible and n a condition that suits your taste. I get 40+waist. If you want 2 repair any defects it is easier to do at the flat stage before u sew up. Your can also decorate like the Japanese at this stage.
I've always wanted to make my own shirts and jeans as store bought ones are never quite perfect, but I've never got past that stage. Watching this video has taught me so much in a short space of time that I'm actually going to do it. This was an easy sub and I hope you still make more videos as I'm looking forward to watching and learning. Thank you.
In the middle of multiple sewing projects and now you’ve inspired me to take the little time I have to deconstruct and construct a pair of jeans. Yayyyy!!
Do a how to make a hoodie!
Definitely interested in this
@@GearedTowardGear sweet! :)
GearedTowardGear come back then🙄
@@GearedTowardGear Please come back we miss you!
omg youtube recommanded this video to me a year later, now you've made your first jeans in ground cover
congratulations Avery!
I always wanted to make custom jeans for myself but I’m not as confident. Do u think u can do a sort of step by step video? Although this video is great and informative there are lotta steps and I would be on sure of in handling with the sewing machine....
yesss
How did you figure it out?
Please make more videos constructing clothes from scratch!
will do chase
@@GearedTowardGear 😏
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He ain’t show nothing 🤣🤣🤣
Hey, you did that though! People always expect a super clean and perfect DIY, but the reality of the world is that DIY is not easy and I think you captured your journey beautifully and candidly
A couple of weeks ago I could no longer find a pair of shorts with cargo pockets. A few minutes ago I thought "I'm going to look up a video on men's pants patterns." I stumbled upon this channel to watch a guy that has talent and over a 108K subs. I'm not alone.
I always enjoy watching and listening to talented people. Great video. I might try to rip apart the seams on an old pair of threadbare shorts that I like and use them as a pattern.
Hard to find a channel like this that inspires me to continue my studies in sewing.
Haha awesome man you got this
after finishing my fashion course, two mates and I invested in a Juki industrial sewing machine. I can't recommend it enough! Keep it up love from Australia :)
I see that many people are telling you to buy a industrial machine, and Idk if you already did but I have a pair of Jack sewing machines (5 thread overlock n straight stitch), they are fantastic and cheap. I brought them a year ago and I love them! They cost me like 1200 dlls new. I feel like I'm doing an ad but its just a recommendation! Working with an industrial sewing machine makes life so much easier
Would highly recommend investing in a new sewing machine. I own a juki and it’s such a great and powerful machine when it comes to sewing through layers of thick materials such as denim!
Thanks Melissa. I've been eyeing NYC craigslist for a minute- plenty of 8700s and 5550s.
I’m a new designer and I loved watching this, your well spoken and not for a second did I fast forward. Thank you for this video I’m inspired to make some for my son!
Lovely workmanship! It is always so satisfying to create your own clothes that fit just perfect.
Just circled back around to this, noticed- you never posted a part 2! If you haven't got a new machine by now, I highly recommend sinking a few grand into a used-but-still-young Bernina. Those things are absolute beasts, but still compact and have a variety of functions, like what you're used to from a domestic machine. Unless you're getting into production, I've never found the industrial ones to be worth the space and limits.
Damn this video is a massive coincidence for me. I was watching a video on how to make jeans from scratch yesterday or the day before, I wanted to see the full process. The dude that made them had quite a fancy setup so I went on Amazon to look for a heavy duty sewing machine and came across that exact Singer which had, to say the least, quite mixed reviews on it. A few days later you cover both in one video, just crazy.
Damn haha well glad the stars aligned on this one. I still think my machine is solid for a domestic machine- had mine for about 4 years. I've seen others work some magic with theirs and still feel a bit like there is a way to fix mine up. With that being said, I think I'll be upgrading shortly.
Its definitely worth the dime. I like to make handbags and this machine impressed me! It will plug through some pretty serious stuff if you do things correctly
new avery video makes my day every time. love the stuff you put out man!
Same!
You're like an old soul in a young man's body. Very mature and well spoken for your age. you have great mannerism. Thanks for the video. I don't think i can do what you did...lol i'll have to google more info. for more specific instructions because I'm not as advanced as you are but i did get the majority of info from you so thanks for a great head start! I hope to see more vid's!
Mom told me she found a ton of jean fabric over at my grandma's house (she has passed away) and now I just HAVE to make jeans with that. If she were still alive today, I'd make them with her, so it feels like it will connect me to her in a way. I'm a complete noob at sewing but I wanna do this
Thank you for keeping it real at the end, I'm interested in making my own pants so for you to keep the reality of sewing in there helps a lot!
I just found your channel recently because I’m going to attempt to make a pair of trousers. I’m sad to see you don’t have any recent videos posted I love you after one video lol hope you’re going alright and still making!!!
You look like you’re going to laugh every 10 seconds and I love it
Yes!!!!😂😂
Thanks for making this video, there's surprisingly not that many resources out there describing the process of actually going out and buying textiles to manufacture garments with. This was very insightful.
Thanks for your interest. I feel that completely. This was the first time doing something like this and I was struggling to find resources myself! Take care.
Your mockup fits great. If there were slip ups you couldn't tell. E
Well done. I hope by now you were able to rectify that situation. Love, love it.
Went to his channel to find part 2 only to see he hasn’t uploaded in a year 🥺 I hope you’re okay! ❤️
May,18,2021......3:37pm
I know... I tried that machine for a few month and then I’ve decided to go vintage! I’ve never come back since... you should try Singer 401 or a necchi supernova. They’re my absolute favourite ( sturdy all metal inside machines) and they can deal with many layers. Also the singer 201 is amazinggggg.
As I'm about to pull the trigger on a sewing machine this video couldn't be dropped at a better time, can't wait to get at a point where I can make my own stuff
Haha that's awesome excited for you too
Keep up the amazing work. One of the most driven and creative people out there.
really appreciate it
You're making me feel better about the little Janome I'm using. Just did my first jeans repair, sure I broke a needle, but it didn't have any problems getting past those fat denim seams
If you plan on working with heavy materials in the future I would reccomend an industrial machine.
Thank you- eyeing NYC craigslist of course
man this has motivated me to at least try make some sort of garment this year. or just learn more about certain fashion houses. always inspiring me dude thank you x
Means the world. Definitely go out there and make something. Super rewarding.
Would love if you broke down the process of cutting the pattern and cutting the pieces themselves. I deconstruct old jeans from goodwill and sew them together in custom ways and this video is very helpful. Would love to know more about actually making jeans from scrap and making the pattern myself. Much love from Texas
That's awesome man, and thanks for the recommendation. I can definitely break it down further in the future.
You should definitely invest in a new machine, if you have the space and cash a used industrial juki is flawless.
Yeah man thank you. Have been eyeing craigslist in the city for a while now, but didn't want to give up on my domestic machine just for the sake of something fancier. It looks like it may be the time.
@@GearedTowardGear Idk.if you have but also check out the older single stitch domestic singers like the 305s, they have a beautiful stitch and are quite beefy being all cast aluminum and iron and quite cheap too.
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which Juki would you recommend man or cheapest industrial machine that still works perfectly
That’s why art is really priceless… 🤜 keep it up broham
I also wanted to say,there arent enough content on RUclips on men sewing or sewing for men. And Im glad I stumbled on to your channel! It would also be great if you could mention in your vids where you found to ha e great particular textiles or notions since we know its getting to be a challenge in the fabric district to find a great place to secure both. Do more vids and finish them jeans.
Rewatching these videos brings me nostalgia like you don't even know
If you'd like to try a different fabric, I recommend wool gabardine, or maybe even just a fishbone twill weave. Sewing multiple layers of mid-weight wool shouldn't be too hard for your machine. I think if you went with either of those, you could do a pleated front for a cool combination of a jean silhouette and a suit pant :-)
Formal pant definitely a goal of mine, but not quite there yet. Especially with patterning. Of course when I pursue I'll share with ya!
GearedTowardGear Sounds good. What exactly about the pattern are you not ready for? I’m a fashion design student, I’d be happy to help!
The pants are great buuuuut is no one going to talk about how low key cinematic this video is 👀👀
You have no idea how much this vid means to me fam. Keep prospering
Thank you man
kinda late but i’ve purchased so many singer machines for different purposes and not one of them lasts longer than 3 months of normal use, if you’re looking for a good machine that’ll last a long time i’d recommend the bernina b250
More episodes like this. I enjoy the process of making a good pant and the joy you get out of making it.
It'd be really dope to see you finish off the jeans with a machine that double stitches and chain stitches. The double stitching will definitely reinforce the denim and will fade beautifully over time as you wear the jeans (especially the inseam), and chain stitching the leg opening is a really subtle but gorgeous detail :-)
That's the plan! Flat felled on the inseam for sure. I guess we'll see.
Thanks A, I have a class at my high school that makes us do a semester long project of anything we want to. I decided to make a T,Blazer, and sweatpants. I barely know where I stand with making clothing but I wanted to throw myself into something I dont know how to do but really want to know in order to learn it. Your videos always come in handy! I'm still in need of a mentor for this if you'd be interested let me know!
Do itttt. Best way to learn for real.
Always feel free to shoot any questions my way; although I must admit probably not the most qualified instructor.
GearedTowardGear thanks man, and i will do! Do you have an email i could send questions when needed?
Speaking of new sewing machines, have you considered a vintage one?? Mid to late 60s machines, like Singer 237, has zigzag, and some could make button holes. You could find a great one for as little as US 80$. Keep them clean, and oil, and they would be in your family for generations...
Bro, you’re a blessing to us all. An inspiration. Thank you, Avery!
Really kind man thank you
all of this is inspiring to make my own clothes 🤩 love the content Avery !
You got it! Thank you.
I love your content. Definitely by far my favorite in terms of personality, organization, and editing.
Thank you Sean means the world
Watching this video was very relaxing, I really enjoyed the whole thing. No failure
think i found my new favorite channel. You seem like such a genuine dude. Excited to see what all i can learn from you
your videos inspire me every time thank you
much love man
This channel is really on another level!!! So inspiring! Cheers from Italy
Thank you 🇮🇹
Avery never slacks off
Great video that shows the growing pains of creating from scratch
I know your frustrations, it really is a lot of time and work and it takes so much patience. I enjoyed this video, thank you :)
Love it. I just got the same sewing machine. I'm making a jumpsuit out of a bedsheet 🙌
If you havent bought your new machine and still hu ting on Craigs List look for an industrial juki t2010q machine. Great for thick textiles and thinner.
You don’t need to get an industrial machine, there’s some good industrial-home machines that have a good mix of both that can be a lot less expensive then the typical industrial Juki. I have one and I’ve been able to see threw literally any material I can fit under the presser foot haha. Also it was nice watching you in the garment district, I work near there and am always in the area buying fabric and notions so it was cool seeing you go around. Good luck with the pants hope it all works out!
A suggestion Avery, get a Juki TL, Brother PQ, or Janome 1600p/HD9 straight stitcher-semi industrial and will handle these heavy denim/leather/fabric jobs with ease. No need to go full industrial as you're not sewing all day everyday production
I love how this video is shot! I just found this but I hope you have more garment construction videos because I love your style and I would watch them all!
I personally like beige colored jeans, or black jeans. Those Muslin pants look good on you. Good fit and material! Congrats!!
Respect ✊🏽 bro, your honesty is well received by your viewers. Keep pushing dude!
What kind of needle were you using? For a heavy weight denim you could use a jeans needle or even a leather needle (has a really sharp point) , makes it easier for the machine to sew since it doesn't have to use too much force to get trough the fabric even with multiple layers. + you won't get that terrifying zooming sound haha. besides that, I love seeing how you construct this piece. It's so different from how I learn it at school but it seems to work much better. I did the fly when the pant's were nearly finished. oh boy that's a disaster. I also really loved the nyc scenery. Can't wait to get there :) have a good day.
Thanks, Jermaine. I was (unfortunately) using a 110/18 which I believe should be a strong pair with my machine, and I also tried a few others just to be sure. What are your thoughts on that needle?
Thanks for sharing regarding schooling. Yeah, I have no idea what is the correct way just what makes sense to me and what I've seen online! Lmfao about the fly. Hope you come to the city soon. Take care.
i like the fact that you featured the fail into your video, realistic, something i dont see in youtubers videos at all! i hope to see more from your channel... subscribed
Instead of muslin fabric, sometimes I use a thrift store flat sheet. Twin usually works fine. Depending on where you are used sheets are about half the price of muslin fabric.
This is not always possible, but it is an idea.
damn, definitely enjoyed stumbling upon your work. love the technicality - am tuning in for the long run.
Avery back with the 🔥 content
Appreciate it my man
Gained a new subscriber. Thanks for the inspiration to take it back to a basic Singer HD. Going from footwear to clothing. Will be a long learning process. Excited to start the journey with my Wife. Thank you again comrade. .
You talk like the one kid in a group presentation that always makes me nervous cause we have a time limit 😂. It's making me nervous now lol. But they're always the ones who do the best cause they take more time to think about what they're saying. Great video!
Really wanting to get into creating my own jeans. Your video popped up first. Very informative. Can’t wait to dive in more
A couple questions: first off how much do all the materials cost that go into making a pair of jeans? (Fabric zippers rivets ect) second what types of tools do you need? And finally how long does it take you to make a single pair?
love the music in this one
real glad to hear that
@@GearedTowardGear What's the name of the song?
Awesome video man. Inspiring and informative. You have a great attitude too! You seem eager and willing to inform others on the topic. Thank you!
I just came across this video!!! I love it, I love that you showed your process even though you struggled. I can so relate, I’m learning to sew and let me tell you the struggle is real lol I enjoyed watching the process.
Zen master, haha with all of that effort and not being able to finish, you didn't lose your cool (at least on camera ha). I'm glad I watched though because obviously that machine is not as "heavy duty" as I would want, so will save up for a more powerful machine. I hope you are continuing to create, your love for the craft is obvious, and it is a very difficult task.
It looks like you might need a denim sewing needle. It will make sure you can get through all the layers and so you dont have to "hand crank" Btw i love patti smith. Love the vid!
my guy, ur vibe is such a vibe . Come back to youtube
Hey dude! Loved your video. Funny thing is I was really waiting to see if your machine would be able to get through that denim. When I saw you take it apart I said oh no! My first machine was a janome hd3000 spent about $500.00 on it but i knew i needed a starter machine and i knew many places had cheaper versions but i knew after sewing a few things I would take it up a few notches and I would want to sew all types of different attire using different fabrics so I decided to dive right in and purchase something industrial rather than have to buy a better machine later on. It's an awesome industrial machine and goes through 12 layers of denim and even sews leather. Have you upgraded since this video? If so what did you upgrade to? You did a great job using that muslin fabric. By the way I also wanted to let you know since you are right in New York that I'm in New Jersey and we have a great fabric store in east orange . It's called Central Fabrics. Great prices also. And we also have one called Halsey Fabrics located on Halsey st and it's about 5 minutes from Newark Penn station. We have different fabric stores but these 2 are my favorite. That was just an FYI. Good luck! Also did you ever get to sew the jeans to your perfection?
You gotta invest in an industrial! They're not even that expensive if you find the right one, such as the brand Highlead, which seem decent from my experience.
On my wishlist for sure. NYC craigslist is littered with them.
Man`s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is another amazing audiobook mate!
I've gotten a lot of recommendations for this book from friends. Definitely going to give it a read.
I was amazed you actually got that far on the denim. Denim is tough to sew together if the machine isn’t powerful enough to handle it.
Haha thank you
I love this NY energy
Damn, that label maker font brings me back to the ave5080 days. Best of luck on figuring out the next step.
Haha damn I can't believe that wasn't just a few months ago. Thank you man.
awesome channel brother. hope all is well. much love and blessings
Cool stuff. I want to make a pair but using red accent cotton instead of the standard gold/yellow. Probably will doma designer motif on a back pocket too!
Vintage 60 machines I find are the best beasts for heavy heavy duty home machines
Omg ily I love how you explain everything! You can tell this is your passion much love from CA
The Muslin ones were so good 😩 definitely would of finished on an industrial sewing machine
Thank you Alex. Yeah I think that's a must.
Great video.. then! I just use one of my shirts or pants that are about worn out and break them down for a pattern. Makes it super easy!
Avery I hope you can invest in an industrial machine and a serger someday. I have an industrial Juki and a domestic Brother serger and they get me through every garment project I've put them through. But keep that Singer if it handles doing buttonholes on the waistline of denim (I have another domestic machine just for buttonholes because it does them so well). Most domestic machines will have a hard time with 13 ounce denim especially topstitching so many layers, the threads will not look right once sewn as you've noticed. You can be more precise with speed and tension with an industrial machine and with a size 16 needle you'll be able to go through 5 layers of denim like butter. Also cut the waistline long ways with the grain of the fabric and/or use fusible interfacing to keep it from stretching. I'm not sure how thick the thread you're using is but use Tex 60 or higher for that denim so it looks better and it's stronger. I wanted to share some things I've learned through trial and error because I'd love to see your DIY projects be the best they can be and I cringe when I see you serging with a zig-zag stitch lol. You're awesome keep it up!
Thank you for sharing your experience and advice Ricky. Really goes a long way. Which model do you have? NYC craigslist is full of 8700s and 5550s. Wouldn't mind a serger at all either. Man, I was bummed toying with my bobbin tension (which you aren't even supposed to change on my machine), timing, needles etc. when I knew an industrial machine could bust right through it. Word, I never knew to cut the waistband perpendicularly. That means I wouldn't need two pattern pieces either! Win win. Lmfao about the zigzag. My machine has an overlock too which does the job but was coming out even worse. Take care man.
@@GearedTowardGear Mine is the Juki DDL-8700. 8700s and 5550s are pretty much the same machine. The only real differences are 8700s are made in their manufacturing facilities in China (so brand new they are like $100-$200 cheaper). 5550s are made in Japan and Juki is from Japan. I bought mine brand new and have owned it for two years. It has never given me any trouble. I bought Juki because its the same one I used in school but another great company is Brother. My serger is the Juki MO-654DE which has also done me great. And I totally felt your pain when you were messing with your machine so I know you will be very glad to upgrade.
I have a similar singer and break it all the time trying to see denim. But it’s mainly what I deal with aha, I definitely need an upgrade too. This was Ana amazing video, very inspiring. It makes me want to make a pair of chambray, or some sort of lightweight brushed twill pants.. hmm 🤔
Haha yes sounds like we do need the upgrade.
Definitely go for a pair of those and shoot the results my way if you make em!
I have a machine that’s almost the same if not the same and I make bags on it! Try a denim needle if you aren’t already :) life changing
thanks for such high quality content
appreciate that
Early gang. Kind of off topic but any chance you could drop some healthy hair/ skin tips?
Appreciate you. I made a video a while back on skin care. I just keep it gentle day & night cleansing, get some sun but use sunscreen, eat clean, stay active. I've enjoyed the shift to a safety razor too. No real research backing that switch though. Hair I condition as much as I want but infrequently use shampoo. Also dig a few drops of oil or salt spray depending on hair type. Take this all with a grain of salt though because I'm not at alllll an expert.
@@GearedTowardGear noted. Thank you ! 🙌