22 April 2013

No more holy pants!


jeans with holes cut to make shorts
My daughter has worn out her jeans.  The holes in one pair are so large she can put her legs through them!   The weather will soon be warm and she will be trading her jeans for shorts.  So now do I have to buy new shorts?  I don't think so.  I have a great idea to transform her jeans.  It wouldn't be fair to keep all my great ideas for myself!   Keep reading and I'll show you how I gave these jeans a new life.




I went to my fabric hoard and found a pink and green paisley printed cotton.  I wanted my cuff to be about 2" wide so I cut my fabric width to about 4".   To determine the length I measured around the leg and added 1" for the seam allowance. 


Next, fold the fabric in half and stitch over the unfinished edge.
Tip:  I used a zig-zag stitch on the shortest stitch length and the widest setting.


Double check the length and eye ball pin where you will sew the seam. 


Sew a 1/2" seam using a straight stitch.  Then sew a zig-zag stitch along the stitch line and trim the fabric.  I added a a decorative zig-zag stitch along the folded edge.


Place the cuff on the inside of the pant leg and match up the seams.  Pin to secure.



Then stitch a 1/2" seam.


Turn the cuff right side out and iron the fold. 
Tip:  I did a small stitch on the outside seam to secure the cuff in place.



  Repeat the above process on the other leg.




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25 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    You're welcome. I'm glad to have you following. No, I don't do twitter.

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  2. Gina KleinworthApril 24, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    So cute- I'm always patching holes. Thanks Callie!

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  3. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    What a cute solution to the holy problem! Now you don't have to give up your favorite jeans anymore! Thanks so much for sharing at the Rock ‘N Share linky party. Hope to see you again soon! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

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  4. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Hi! That is the greatest idea! D loves to sew and this would look smashing on women's jeans as well. Love love love! Thanks so much for sharing on our Brag About It - so nice of you. All the best ~ Sharon and Denise

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  5. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    This is a great idea! And it looks simple enough for even me to do. :) I pinned it for future reference. Thank you!

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  6. Turnips 2 TangerinesApril 29, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Wow~ What a great idea~ I agree with Kimberly..it looks easy enough that even I could do it:) (well maybe) Thanks for dropping by for Plucky's Second Thought Party~ Have a Great Week! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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    1. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 10:51 PM

      It's not too hard at all. Thanks for visiting.

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  7. JessApril 29, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    ha! What a neat idea! :)

    Thanks for joining the Blog Hop this week!

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  8. Designed DecorApril 30, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    What an adorable idea! This is great for when they grow taller and not wider! Thanks for linking up to Talkin’ About Thursday link party. I hope you will come back this week too!

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  9. WarratahstreeMay 1, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    This is a great idea. I am new follower via Pin it Tues. Pinning this on my pinterest account.

    Handmade at Warratahstree

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  10. CarrieMay 2, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    LOVE this great fix. I featured it today at Think Tank Thursday! http://www.saving4six.com/2013/05/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-28.html

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  11. Peggy~PJH DesignsMay 5, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Callie, What a very pretty little girl an obvious model in the making. :-) Love this idea and you gave us a great tutorial. I'm so glad you joined us at Transformed Tuesday this week.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  12. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you liked it.

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  13. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Hi Callie, stopping by from HongKongChic Thank you for your comment on my upcycling project!! I need to do this to some of my jeans too, so creative!

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  14. Betsy @ Romance on a dimeMay 14, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    These pants are so cute!! Great job. Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!

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  15. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Super cute idea... I may have to do this with some of my own! ;) Found you today at Easy Living Mom link party, thanks for sharing! Jill @ Mama Ging

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