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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cute. can you come down and fix my jeans next ;p
I am all for recycling, reusing, and repurposing tattered, torn, and worn clothing! Great fabrics! They turned out adorable! Just think, you’d have paid a TON for those at a boutique! Gotta Love DIY for less!
Those are so cute and such a great idea.
That is super adorable!!! I have to laugh though..chances are my kids wont ever have pants like that. Being so tall, my pants were always too short – NEVER had dragging/frayed pants, and I Doubt my kids will either! haha! BUT…if they DO, I’ll remember this trick for Sarah!
My problem is going over the seams of the denim, it’s so thick, it barely fits under my foot ha ha. I broke 3 needles just making the canvas bags for the Teachers. See, this is how little I know about sewing, I had no idea there were denim needles. I will investigate this further. Thanks Nat. Miss ya.
Anything for you beautiful lady.
Can you switch your needles out for denim needles? I’ve been sewing pillow case covers for our couch and they have worked great on upholstery fabric. Cute jeans! Marisol is getting so big! I’m working on fixing up my blog and starting a new one- hope you can check it out when I’m done! 🙂 Miss ya!
Oh, I love how these have turned out! I was just going through a lot of my daughters old clothes and thinking the same thing about a whole bunch of her trousers, so I may be “borrowing” this idea! Thanks 🙂
oh wow, that is awesome! you almost have me believing that I could do that!
I admire your skill!
very cute Tonya…and simple! I like it!