I finally figured out why so many custom jeans look stiff and weird

Honestly, I keep seeing designers at the local market here in Austin use way too heavy a denim for fitted styles. They pick a 14oz fabric for a skinny jean pattern and it just can't drape right. I learned this after making three pairs for a friend that all sat in her closet. Tbh, the right weight for the cut matters way more than a fancy stitch. Has anyone else found a good mid-weight denim source for women's trousers?

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owens.laura2d ago

Yes, the right weight for the cut is everything. I made a pair of high-waisted jeans from a stiff 12oz denim and they stood up on their own, it was so bad. Have you tried looking at denim from a deadstock supplier? I found a great 10oz Japanese selvedge that finally drapes like it should.

tessap972d ago

Used to think heavier denim was always better for structure. That 12oz disaster you mentioned changed my mind fast. Now I hunt for lighter deadstock too, that 10oz Japanese stuff sounds perfect.

the_amy2d ago

Remember my "sturdy" 14oz jeans that could stop a bullet? They were so stiff I walked like a robot for a month. Learned the hard way that weight means nothing if you can't bend your knees.