Merchant & Mills Pattern : Heroine
The Heroine jeans are fitted to the waist with a straight, generous leg and a healthy turn up.
Skill level: Experienced but achievable if you take it step by step!
For women's sizes 6 - 18.
Recommended Fabric : 8-12.5oz denim (up to 14oz with a heavy duty sewing machine)
Fabric Requirements
44" fabric : 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yds
60" fabric : 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 yds
1/2 yd cotton fabric for pockets
A heavy duty thread rather than a topstitch thread gives a more authentic look to the topstitching and is easier to use. You may find that you get a better stitch using a matching standard ‘sew all’ thread in the bobbin.
Notions: Matching thread, 7″ metal jeans zip, Jeans needle, Large eye sewing needle, Heavy duty contrast thread/top stitching thread, Matching standard contrast thread (to use in the bobbin), one button approx 18mm (5/8")
