I was away from my sewing machine for three weeks. This was due to a record-setting snow storm. Joe and I got out of the snow and went to stay with my mom. Once the snow melted and the power was back on, we returned home.
During my sewing hiatus I bought some denim on EBay. It was 60" wide, so I purchased two yards at $10 a yard. The denim brought to mind Kwik Sew 3504. This is my goto jeans pattern in medium with three inches added to the inseam. I used the straight leg version.
Once the material and pattern were picked, I needed a sewing machine. I decided on my Free-Westinghouse model SL. This is an import from Japan unlike my other Free-Westinghouse that are made in Illinois.