Buttonhole (11 minutes)
My machine makes buttonholes automatically, so this part is not complicated. I have a button about the size of the jeans tack that I use to size the buttonhole. I use regular thread in both the needle and bobbin. After the hole is cut open, I seal the edges with Fray Check and zigzag the opening closed a tiny bit to prevent stretching.
Belt loops & Hem (60 minutes)
Adding the belt loops takes but a few minutes. Once the top edge of the belt loop is turned under, topstitch in place close to the edge and then again 1/4" away .
This part is not difficult. The bottom edge of the jeans are serged and pressed up 1/2" and then another 1/2". I included two lines of topstitching to finish it off.
Time recap:
1. prep - 33 minutes
2. back pockets - 91 minutes
3. back - 30 minutes
4. front pockets - 61 minutes
5. fly - 87 minutes
6. in/outseams - 80 minutes
7. belt loops - 29 minutes
8. waistband - 125 minutes
9. buttonhole/belt loops/hem - 71 minutes
Total time: 10 hours, 7 minutes
Total time: 10 hours, 7 minutes
Under normal (whatever that means) sewing circumstances, I would have completed these weeks ago. But life and raccoons happen. Whatareyagonnado?
In timing my sewing of this garment, I learned that even the simplest task can take more time than I imagined. I don't think I'll make accurately monitoring my sewing time a regular thing, but it is nice to know how much time sewing something actually takes.
Thanks to all who followed along! I hope this was helpful.
Until next time, peace!
L
