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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hi from SITS! this is a very cute idea! 🙂
Simple is about as good as I get ha ha. I aspire to be you one day :).
Adorable! I have several pairs I could do this with! Her expression is priceless.
Those are very cute!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
This is a really cute idea! I’m visiting from Somewhat Simple. I’d love it if you’d stop by and link up to my Home and Family Friday Linky Party. I host each Friday. Hope you’ll come join us!
Becca
becca-
Thank you Becca. I’ve added your site to my list of link parties to participate in.
P.S. Love those butterfly shots 🙂
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I have made and worn cutoffs for years and never thought of dressing them up the way you did. Wonderful idea!
I have been known to leave the presser foot UP to sew through something thick…or sew along with it down, pull it up to go over the seam, then put it back down on the other side. I have a slightly heavier machine (a Denim Loc it’s called, by Baby Loc obviously) because I had a ribbon belt wholesale business for years and was burning up the others sewing through the webbing (and for sometimes 10 hrs. a day). See, if you just find something to sew and SELL you can justify the new machine :). love that you jump in and sew and make it work! I popped over from Time Warp Wife blog.
Love this idea!!