From Anna Allen Clothing:
The Helene selvedge jeans are a traditional high waist non-stretch jeans pattern and is available in two separate size ranges: 00-22 (hip 34”-51”) and 14-32 (hip 43”-61”). This pattern is based on heritage denim jeans from the 1930’s-1960’s. It has traditional 5 pocket styling including two front scoop pockets, a coin pocket inside the right front pocket, and two pointed patch pockets on the back. It also features slight hip shaping while keeping the side selvedge seams unaltered from hip to hem. It has a V-shaped back yoke and a traditional straight waistband with belt loops. The instructions include how to install a concealed button fly and a zipper fly. The leg styles included in this pattern are as follows: View A - Straight, View B - Slim Straight, View C - Wide, and View D - Shorts. Inseam length options include: 28”, 30”, 32”, 34” and 3.5”, 5.5” shorts. This pattern is drafted for non-stretch denim.
Notes on Size Range:
There are slight differences between the 00-22 and 14-32 pattern drafts. The extended range has more room in the seat as well as a curved back yoke, while the 00-22 range has a straight back yoke.
Recommended Fabrics:
- 10-15 oz Selvedge denim, other non-stretch* denim or drill. Any other bottom weight fabric can be used, including cotton canvas, twill, corduroy, etc.
- 5-6 oz. cotton twill (Kaufman Kobe Twill in either which or natural "bone")
- Interfacing: light to medium weight fusible interfacing.
*This pattern is designed and drafted for woven non-stretch fabrics. However, feel free to use fabric with a little stretch if you like.Sizes: 00-22 (hip 34”-51”) and 14-32 (hip 43”-61”), (Separate size ranges, sold separately)
Inseam lengths: 28”, 30”, 32”, 34” and 3.5”, 5.5” shorts.