Ah, what a pity to part with your favorite jeans when they have already lost their presentable appearance. And no need to do this. We suggest you give this thing a chance for a second life. How? And we will sew a skirt out of them. This activity will be within the power of even a beginner needlewoman. How to sew skirts from old jeans, photo models and useful tips, you will find in our article.
For the little princess
Your little daughter-daughter will look cute and funny in a fluffy skirt made in the combined technique of sewing and knitting. For this you will need: children's jeans, ribbon yarn (Dantela, Bolero, Flamenco), knitting needles or hook, needle, thread for sewing. At the trousers, cut the upper part evenly (to the place where the legs begin). Measure the circumference of the lower edge of the workpiece. For these sizes, make loops of yarn and knit a frill. You will get a magnificent quilling. Sew it to the bottom of the prepared part from the trousers. That's all, the children's skirt from old jeans is ready. If you want the product to be longer, tie two or three ruffles. Let your little fashionista be the most beautiful girl on the playground.
For a young lady
Almost all girls like to wear jeans, and often they turn them into “hand-made pants”: cut holes, fray the edges, embellish with embroidery or designs, remake in shorts or breeches. A very short skirt made of old jeans looks very stylish and original on the girl's figure, which you can sew in just a couple of hours. To make it, you will need trousers, a piece of cotton fabric, several meters of wide lace to match the fabric, a needle, thread and a sewing machine. Jeans cut off your legs. Cut out a rectangle from the fabric, the length of which should be equal to the circumference of the lower edge of the jeans blank. Sew lace on this flap . If you want a skirt from old jeans to be magnificent, then form ruffles. For beginners in sewing, it is recommended to do this first manually, and only then to stitch it on a typewriter. Sew the finished lace part of the product on the jeans part. A finished look will give your skirt a belt of the same lace. Just pull it into loops and tie it on a bow or knot. A mini skirt from old jeans is ready!
For your beloved
Old trousers can be a good patchwork material. For example, a skirt made of old jeans made in the style of patchwork. Today it is very fashionable and relevant. For work you will need: a paper pattern of a product in full size according to your size and the desired style, cuts of various fabrics, including jeans, and sewing accessories. Lay out the patches on the pattern, picking them in size and alternating in color and texture, fasten with pins, sew manually with stitches. When the details of the front and back of the skirt are designed in this way, sew all the seams. You make out a belt, a fastener (lightning, a loop with a button). If desired, such a skirt from old jeans can be supplemented with pockets, appliqué from fabric or leather. Such a thing, done by yourself, will take its rightful place in your wardrobe and will surely become your favorite.
Now you know where to put your favorite old jeans. Sew from them new things for yourself and your family. A smart new skirt from old jeans will add elegance and tenderness to the female image. Be charming and beautiful!