Ames Jeans Pattern - Sizes 12-32 (up to 63" hip)
Ames Jeans
Make a date with denim in the classic and versatile Cashmerette Ames Jeans: stretch jeans exclusively designed for curves.
When it comes to jeans, perfect fit is a must. Get the look you love by customizing your pattern using our interchangeable “apple” and “pear” pelvis pieces, and skinny and straight leg options.
These 5-pocket wardrobe essentials are the real deal, with features like rivets, belt loops and a fly front. And hold the style together with a high rise, and a pocket stay for secret smooth shaping.
Rachel (bomber jacket) is wearing a 20 with straight legs in the pear fit and the wide back pocket. Her measurements are 39" waist and 49" hip.
Jenny (purple blazer) is wearing a size 22 graded to an 18 with skinny legs in the apple fit. Her measurements are 41" waist and 47" hip.
Char (sequined top) is wearing a size 30 with straight legs in the pear fit. Her measurements are 49” waist and 60.5” hip.
Gigi (orange sweater) is wearing a size 24 with skinny legs in the apple fit. Her measurements are 45” waist and 54” hip.
Dawn (gray t-shirt) is wearing a size 14 with straight legs in the pear fit.
Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Pattern Designer: Cashmerette
Size Range: 12 - 32
Hip Measurement Range: 42" - 62" (Apple), 43" - 63" (Pear)
Fabric: Denim
Versions: Two "figure" shapes - Apple or Pear, and two leg options - Skinny or Straight
Need help choosing your size? See Cashmerette's Fit Guide for sizing information.
Fabric Recommendations
Main: 9.5 - 12 oz stretch denim with at least 2% lycra and 10-15% crosswise stretch.
Lining: non-stretch cotton.
Interfacing: knit (stretch) or woven fusible, depending on preference for stretch in waistband.
Yardage Requirements
Main fabric 45" wide fabric:
12 - 16: | 2.5 yards |
18 - 24: | 2 3/4 yards |
24 - 28: | 4 7/8 yards |
26 - 32: | 3 1/8 yards |
Main fabric 55" wide fabric:
12 - 16: | 1 3/4 yards |
18 - 32: | 2 5/8 yards |
Lining (assumed 45" wide):
12 - 16: | 5/8 yards |
18 - 24: | 7/8 yards |
26 - 32: | 1 1/4 yards |
Interfacing (assumed 45" wide):
12 - 16: | 3/8 yards |
18 - 32: | 1/2 yards |
Notions and Tools
- Denim / jeans needle
- (Optional) Topstitching needle
- Regular thread
- Topstitching thread
- 7" (18 cm) metal jeans zipper
- 1 jeans button
- (Optional) 8 jeans rivets
- Point turner
- Hammer
- Awl (or nail)
- Anvil (LOL! Or other hard metal surface).
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