Closet Core Ginger skinny jeans

Difficulty: Intermediate · Sizes: 0–20

Ginger from Closet Core is a stretch jeans pattern designed to become an everyday staple. Subtly shaped back pockets and a higher back rise create a flattering fit, with two options for the waist height and leg shape.

Pattern options

• View A: a comfortable low rise with narrow stovepipe legs.
• View B: a high waist with skinny legs and a tummy-slimming pocket stay.

Recommended fabrics

• Stretch denim, twill or corduroy with at least 2% lycra.
• Very lightweight denims under 8oz are not recommended for View A.
• Cotton lining for pockets and waistband: 0.5yd / 0.45m.

Notions and tools

• Fusible interfacing: 0.5yd / 0.45m
• Denim zip: 6–7in for View A; 7–8in for View B
• Jeans button
• Topstitching thread and regular thread
• Denim needles
• Marking tool
• A hammer and nail or awl for installing rivets and buttons

Optional finishing details

• Denim rivets