I have this pair of jeans I bought on the clearance rack of a thrift store. And although they were dirt cheap, once I got home and tried them on I realized they were not doing me any favors.
So, what did I do?
Got out my Ginghers of course.
First I chopped off the legs at the knee
Then I cut the leg inseam.
The scrap fit perfectly for my middle panel.
The front needed a little something so I sewed in a detail
And because I thought it needed some femininity, I added ruffles to the back.
I would say it's my favorite new skirt. And for $1.75 plus 30 minutes I think it won't be the last pair of pants I cut up.
TRY IT! I would love to see your own results. This is a perfect solution for turning your little girls outgrown pants into some summer fun.
So, so, so cute. Looks like a great project for a Girl's Weekend!
ReplyDeleteDo you use a special needle to sew through the denim?
ReplyDeletekatie, are you serious? how do you come up with this stuff. so adorable. i have a few pairs of the girls jeans I am trying this on as soon as the sewing machine gets here. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI use a 14 needle....I think. I have a bunch of leather needles hanging around and it was one of those!
ReplyDeleteThis skirt looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat skirt looks amazing. And quite possibly something I might be able to do! I happened apon your blog, and I love it.
ReplyDeleteoh Kate, I love this idea. I tried something similar and failed miserable, I think I'll unpick it and do your version, much better. I especially like all of the details and the ruffle in the back.
ReplyDeletesuper cute!! I am your newest follower and can't wait to see what you do next!
ReplyDeleteI have just the pair of pants I've been meaning to do this with...
ReplyDeleteLove the new skirt. I can see why its your favorite new one.
ReplyDeleteSo cute - I did something similar last summer when I was helping with an army themed VBS at my church - I took camo pants and turned them into a skirt with some floral granny fabric for the panels - that way I fit the theme and still managed to be fun and girly :) Thanks for posting this, perhaps I will make some more skirts!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm going to try it.
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Michelle
I have done this a kazillion times! LOVE to make these better than starting from scratch! Great job, I love the looks of this skirt.
ReplyDeleteThat is sooooo cute!! I have thought of trying this, but it seemed to complicated. Your explanation doesn't scare me off though, so perhaps my turn is coming!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! You inspired me to revamp my old jeans and I am almost finished making them into a skirt! I even did ruffles for the first time! =) Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful skirt! I love how you've filled in the back with different fabrics! I am adding a link to this post on my blog! (Link will be added to this post: http://blueeyedbeautyblogg.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-shorter-denim-skirt-with-ruffle.html)
ReplyDeleteHelen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
as a Holiness Pentecostal woman.. denim skirts are expensive.. but... jeans are a dime a dozen so to speak.. we do this all the time with jeans.. but we also do it with sweatpants...they make for really great around the house skirts.
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