Cut Out + Keep

Denim Mini Skirt Refashion

Just the right amount of grunge

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/denim-mini-skirt-refashion • Posted by Carissa B.

I wanted to transform some old jeans into a new skirt without that tell-tale triangle that screams "I used to be jeans!"

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I wanted to transform some old jeans into a new skirt without that tell-tale triangle that screams "I used to be jeans!"

Instructions

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    Try on your jeans and use a safety pin to mark the length you want your skirt to be. Cut off legs an inch or two below that to allow for future fraying.

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    Cut on both sides of inseam, removing seam altogether.

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    Use seam ripper to open up front seam to just below zipper and back seam to about the same height.

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    Turn jeans inside-out and pin new front and back seams straight down. Sew and trim off excess fabric.

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    Use tan thread to top-stitch along new seams, to mimic the look of the original seams.