Closet Core Morgan jeans

Difficulty: Intermediate · Sizes: 0–20

Morgan from Closet Core is a slim boyfriend jeans pattern designed for non-stretch and selvedge denim. Inspired by old-school denim styling with a modern cut, it features a mid-rise, traditional five-pocket construction, a contoured waistband, tapered legs and a button fly.

Fit and options

• Choose a regular or cropped inseam.
• The fit is snug through the hips, relaxing and conforming to your curves with wear.
• Size up for a slouchier, more casual fit.

Recommended fabrics

• Non-stretch and selvedge denim. Heavier-weight denims have less give and may require going up a size.
• Cotton lining for the pockets and waistband: 0.5yd / 0.45m.

Notions and tools

• Fusible interfacing: 0.25yd / 0.2m
• Jeans buttons: 4 for sizes 0–14; 5 for sizes 16–18; 6 for size 20
• 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
• A scrap of leather for a waistband patch