How many other mother's go crazy spending money over and over again on pants that end up looking like this?
I'm so tired of it. You can't donate them, and yet you feel guilty for throwing them out. Today I decided to add a little something to these and turn them into new summer pants for Marisol.
So I chopped off the torn bottoms.
Cut up some sweet flower fabric (that I picked up on clearance this week at Beverly's for $2 a yard). I stitched up the sides and attached it to the bottom.
Then I hand-stitched a pretty lace trim (I really need an industrial strength sewing machine). And viola!
Such a simple way to bring new life to old jeans, and perfect for the weather we are currently experiencing. More importantly, there is a very happy little girl who loves them.
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Great idea Kathleen. I'll take a look at the denim loc too, my sewing machine is very basic, it might be time for an upgrade 🙂
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I wrote a post on easy changes you can make to patterns to get different outcomes and linked back to your tutorial.
I am eager to try this idea!
So glad I could help Malinda :).
LOVE this! My daughter is tall and thin. She outgrows the length of her jeans, but they still fit in the waist. Great idea to make capris out of them and get a little more life out of her jeans. Thanks!
I have a question…it looks like the sides of the fabric are left open. Are there two pieces per pant leg?
Thanks for the great idea. My daughter has some jeans with frayed bottoms, and I think I’m going to do this. 🙂
It’ such a great idea!!! I love it! :o)