Morgan Jeans Pattern
Inspired by old-school denim but with a fresh, modern cut, Morgan Jeans are a classic five-pocket jean designed for non-stretch denim.
Featuring a mid-rise, contoured waistband, tapered leg and button fly, Morgan fits snugly through the hip but relaxes and conforms to your curves with a little wear (size up for a slouchier, more casual fit). Choose between a regular or cropped inseam, and add an optional leather waistband patch.
Sizes: Currently available in sizes 0-20 only (print and PDF)
Recommended fabric:
- Jeans: Non-stretch denim, twill, canvas or heavier weight linen (please note that heavier weight denims do not have as much give and may require going up a size).
- Pockets: Medium weight wovens, such as quilting cotton.
See our guide to printing & assembling PDF files here.
View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.
Customer Reviews
I had been eyeing a pair of RTW red linen jeans, but couldn’t get my head around the $300+ price tag so I decided to make my own. I used the Morgan pattern along with some red linen from the CoreFabrics site, and the result if just perfect. I have sewn many zip flys but never a button fly - the instructions for the pattern were great and just to be safe I also purchased the jeans making class, which had a handful of really helpful hints not found in the instructions so I felt it was a worthwhile addition. I will definitely be making this pattern many more times come fall - they would look awesome in corduroy or velvet. This was a totally painless and immensely satisfying first attempt at “jeans.”
I love closet core patterns! The instructions are impeccable and super easy to follow
Really enjoyed making these Jeans. I followed the Jeans Making lesson at the same time and for something I thought would be complex, they came together really fairly easily. Its the best thing I have made to date. They look great. Looking forward to making a second pair.
I've made my own jeans many times over the decades. Despite using nice fabrics, getting nice fits, I just never wore them...they somehow just didn't feel like RTW jeans. I gave up for around 10 years, then came across Morgan and decided to try again. My oh my....I really love this pattern. It's the first pattern I didn't have to fuss with. No grading even. I added 3" to inseam, and added 2 additional belt loops....that's it! I did the button fly on my first test pair, it came out perfect. This pair uses a zipper fly (see the Ginger Jeans Sew Along for how to convert). I used VERY rigid denim from Pacific Blue Denims. This is not beginner fabric...it has to be dominated and tamed! But these jeans feel like a $1000 pair of jeans. Perfectly tailored rigid denim feels like a hug! This could be my "most proud" make...and I've made a LOT of stuff! I'd like to see a Morgan Bootleg option...but I'll work it out on my own. Oh...one more thing! Absolutely read, practice the "Alternate Waistband" on the Ginger Jeans Sew Along....I've struggled with getting a clean waistband turn forever....no more!!!
I've made my own jeans many times over the decades. Despite using nice fabrics, getting nice fits, I just never wore them...they somehow just didn't feel like RTW jeans. I gave up for around 10 years, then came across Morgan and decided to try again. My oh my....I really love this pattern. It's the first pattern I didn't have to fuss with. No grading even. I added 3" to inseam, and added 2 additional belt loops....that's it! I did the button fly on my first test pair, it came out perfect. This pair uses a zipper fly (see the Ginger Jeans Sew Along for how to convert). I used VERY rigid denim from Pacific Blue Denims. This is not beginner fabric...it has to be dominated and tamed! But these jeans feel like a $1000 pair of jeans. Perfectly tailored rigid denim feels like a hug! This could be my "most proud" make...and I've made a LOT of stuff! I'd like to see a Morgan Bootleg option...but I'll work it out on my own. Oh...one more thing! Absolutely read, practice the "Alternate Waistband" on the Ginger Jeans Sew Along....I've struggled with getting a clean waistband turn forever....no more!!!