I can't find jeans small enough in local stores that fit me. I'm a size 4 to 4 relaxed. So several years ago I had a pair that fit well. When they wore out I ripped them apart & made a pattern. I now make all of my jeans just like factory made right down to the special rivets. I found a rivet setter & rivets they use in factories. My husband had a special plate made for it to fit on my leather press. It takes me on average 2 days to make a pair of jeans. If I decide to do embroidery it may take 3 days. The down side if jeans fabric went up $3.00 a yard when cotton prices increased! OUCH!!