about denim
A DEEP DIVE INTO ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC FABRICS OF ALL TIME - DENIM
Whether you're a denim enthusiast, a fashion lover, or simply someone who values comfort, history, and craftsmanship, this is where I dig into denim's full story.
I've split this part of the blog into two threads: "Making Jeans" and "About Denim."
Making Jeans
Here, I walk you through the craft itself - from choosing the right fabric to the finishing touches that turn cloth into a pair of jeans. Along the way, I look at the legendary brands and mills that shaped how denim is made, and the standards they set for everyone who came after them.
About Denim
Here, I trace denim's cultural journey - the heritage of indigo dyeing, the decades that reshaped men's fashion around it, and the pieces that turned into symbols of rebellion, identity, and timeless style. These are the stories behind the classics we still wear today.
Jeans Making 101: A Beginner's Guide to making Your Own jeans.
If you're a denim enthusiast looking to take your love for jeans to the next level, why not try making your own custom pair? It's easier than you might think!
In the Jeans Making 101 series, we'll cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric to adding finishing touches, so you can create a pair of jeans that fits you perfectly and reflects your unique style. Get ready to unleash your creativity.
From Fabric to Fashion: How Jeans Are Made – Cut and Sew Process
What is denim? How is it made? Where does cotton come from? Why are jeans only blue on the outside? This beginner's guide gives answers and overview of how denim is made.
Rivets: What are they and why jeans contain them
Rivets are small, but symbolic metal parts found on jeans. Their original purpose was to strengthen parts that could easily tear. Today, they mainly serve a decorative purpose. Rivets are attached by pressing or hammering a "disc" or "plate" onto a metal pin that pierces through the denim.
Care for your jean
Once you've invested in premium quality jean, it's important you take proper care of them. Not only will this prolong the lifetime, it will also help your jeans age better.
Design and Development
You probably have heard that there is such a thing as "designer jeans". But have you ever thought about how confusing this term could be because it suggests that only designers' jeans are designer?