Anna Allen - Helene Jeans Pattern (sizes 0-22 and 14-32)

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”). Please make sure you select the right size range for you when purchasing. 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.

Skill level: intermediate 

Materials/supplies: Light to medium weight fusible interfacing (20"/51 cm wide), 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m); thread (both topstitching and all purpose for bobbin); topstitching sewing machine needle; one 17 mm waistband button; 6 rivets // BUTTON FLY: four 14 mm buttons for sizes 00-14 or five 14 mm buttons for sizes 16-32 // ZIPPER FLY: Metal YKK jean zipper.

Fabric suggestions: 10-15 oz. selvedge denim, other non-stretch denim or drill. Any other bottom weight woven fabric can be used, including cotton canvas, twill, corduroy, etc. 5-6 oz. cotton twill (Kaufman Kobe Twill in either white or natural “bone”). This pattern is designed and drafted for woven non-stretch fabrics, but feel free to use fabric with a little stretch if you like.