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.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Two pelvis shape options, for “apple” or “pear” figures (see the instructions for how to choose your shape)
- Two leg options: skinny or straight
- A which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet to guide you no matter your sewing level
- An optional wider back pocket
Want step-by-step help making your jeans? Check out our online workshop where Jenny Rushmore will take you through the whole process with confidence!
Want to see how this pattern will look on you? Sketch your plans on a body outline croquis that's custom made to your measurements with MyBodyModel.
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Intermediate
SIZING
12-32 with interchangeable pelvis (apple or pear fit) and leg (skinny or straight) pieces, 32-52” waist and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our .
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
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.
NOTIONS
Denim / jeans needle, topstitching needle (optional), regular thread, topstitching thread, 7" (18 cm) metal jeans zipper, 1 jeans button, 8 jeans rivets (optional).
TOOLS
Point turner, hammer, awl (or nail), anvil (or other hard metal surface).
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PDF pattern information
New to PDF sewing patterns?
The PDF comes as files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the .
Instructions: 20 pages (4.5 MB)
Print at Home Pattern pieces: 68 pages (1.7 MB). Please see Read Me file to print only the pages you need.
Copy shop for each pelvis fit (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 5 pages (1.4 MB)
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Model details
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.
