Why Make Your Own Jeans?
Off-the-rack jeans often compromise on either style or comfort. Making your own jeans gives you:
- Tailored fit based on your exact body shape
- Custom styling to reflect your personality
- Control over fabric, finish, stretch, rise, and leg shape
For many, it’s not about fashion — it’s about finally owning jeans that fit properly and last longer.
What to Consider Before Ordering Custom Jeans Online
1. Your Accurate Body Measurements
This is where most first-timers get it wrong. To make your own jeans successfully, you need precise measurements — not just your waist and inseam.
Key measurements include:
- Waist (measured around the belly button)
- Hips (widest part)
- Thighs (10 cm below crotch)
- Knee (mid-point between thigh and ankle)
- Rise (from crotch to waistband)
- Leg length (inseam and outseam)
Tailored Jeans Tip: Use a fabric tape and measure over your undergarments for accuracy. Or follow our step-by-step measurement guide.
2. Choose the Right Denim Fabric
The denim you pick affects not only the look but how the jeans behave:
- Selvedge denim: Durable, premium, raw finish — best for straight or slim cuts
- Stretch denim: Blended with elastane, better for skinny or body-hugging fits
- Lightweight denim (8oz–11oz): Good for warmer climates
- Heavyweight denim (12oz–16oz): Better for colder weather or rugged use
Pro tip: Opt for organic or sustainably-sourced fabrics to reduce environmental impact.
3. Know Your Fit Preferences
The fit can make or break your jeans. Common options include:
- Slim fit – Tapered but not tight
- Skinny fit – Form-fitting through hips to ankles
- Relaxed fit – Loose around hips and thighs
- Bootcut – Slight flare at the hem
- Straight cut – Consistent width from thigh to ankle
Tailored Jeans allows you to fully customise the rise (low, mid, high), leg opening, and taper.
4. Styling and Personalisation Options
Want contrast stitching? Button fly? Custom embroidery? When you make your own jeans, you can choose:
- Pocket styles (classic, slant, patch)
- Stitching colour
- Button or zip fly
- Belt loops or not
- Distressing or clean finish
- Your initials or logo on the waistband
5. Wash and Finish
Custom jeans don’t just come in raw denim. Popular options include:
- Stone wash – Soft, worn-in look
- Enzyme wash – Eco-friendly and smooth
- Acid wash – Bold, retro style
- Raw (unwashed) – Ages with you over time
Note: Wash also affects sizing, so it’s important to account for shrinkage (we pre-shrink most of our fabrics at Tailored Jeans).
6. Return Policy and Re-fit Options
Before placing an order, check:
- Return/re-fit policies
- Alteration options
- Turnaround time
- Re-order ease with saved measurements
Tailored Jeans offers free alterations on your first pair and keeps your profile for future orders.
Why Tailored Jeans Is the Best Place to Make Your Own Jeans
We take the guesswork out of customisation:
- Free online fit consultation
- Denim sourced from India, Japan, Turkey, and Italy
- Skilled tailors with over 15 years of experience
- Sustainable packaging and ethical production
- Worldwide shipping with doorstep delivery
Final Thoughts
Making your own jeans online gives you the freedom to wear denim that actually fits your life, body, and style. It’s not just about fashion — it’s about function, comfort, and expression.
When you design jeans with Tailored Jeans, you’re not just buying clothing — you’re co-creating a product made just for you.
Ready to make your own jeans? Start your custom order now at Tailored-Jeans.com and design jeans that finally fit — your body, your life, your style.
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