How to Sew Jean Shorts (Jorts) from Scratch — One Regular Sewing Machine

How to sew jean shorts (jorts) from scratch — pattern, cutting and sewing, start to finish — on ONE straight-stitch machine. Every seam in this video, including the double gold topstitching, is sewn on a single-needle lockstitch machine (an industrial Jack). No twin needle, no double-needle machine, no bartack machine; only the seam allowances are overlocked. A regular home sewing machine with a denim needle 100/16 and topstitching thread can do the same. I draft the pattern from body measurements, cut dark indigo denim, sew the curved front pockets and the welt pockets on the back, the fly with a metal button, the waistband with belt loops, and finish the hem with contrast topstitching. Knee-length, straight leg. Chapters 0:00:04 The sketch and the finished jorts — one straight-stitch machine 0:00:10 Drafting the pattern: front and back 0:02:44 Cutting the Front 0:03:48 Cutting the Pockets 0:04:40 Fusing interfacing: waistband, fly, welts 0:10:36 Joining the Front and Back 0:14:21 Hemming the Shorts 0:17:16 Sewing through thick layers: waistband and belt loops 0:26:39 Setting the Jeans Button Denim needle 100/16, topstitching thread in gold. Series: Sewing School — full garments from pattern to finish. #jorts #jeanshorts #sewing