How to Make Cropped Jeans
This I my first Instructable so I chose something easy. How to make cropped jeans.
I made this summer must have using an old pair of jeans; they were ripped and were never going to be worn again, I suggest you do the same.
I made this summer must have using an old pair of jeans; they were ripped and were never going to be worn again, I suggest you do the same.
Setting Up
Gather materials
You will need:
1. Jeans
2. Sewing Kit
3. Scissors
4. Pins
5. Chalk (for Marking)
6. Tape Measure
You will need:
1. Jeans
2. Sewing Kit
3. Scissors
4. Pins
5. Chalk (for Marking)
6. Tape Measure
Cutting Jeans
Mark on the jeans where you wish to cut. I tried on the jeans and marked just below the knees with chalk, I then took them off and cut the legs off. You can measure using tape measure to ensure the 2 legs are even.
For a jagged end look cut above the knees and you are done.
For a jagged end look cut above the knees and you are done.
Fold Knee
Next fold the jeans at the knee. I put them back on at this point and folded and marked where I wanted them folded.
You can judge how much to fold yourself. I wanted it just above the knee so I folded it half way first
You can judge how much to fold yourself. I wanted it just above the knee so I folded it half way first
Second Fold
Now fold the jean leg again. The markings made earlier will make this easier. Flatten out the fold and ensure it is even.
Pin Fold
I pinned the fold so it would stay in place. This is optional, and depends on how you decide to sew it later.
The Other Leg
Now repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 with the other jean leg.
A tape measure may be needed to ensure the legs are now the same length
A tape measure may be needed to ensure the legs are now the same length
Sewing
Now sew the folds in place. I only sewed at the seams so the fold stays in place. I sewed under the existing seam that way the stitches cannot be seen. Do this to both legs
Wear
Not only is this a good way of recycling old jeans it is also a fashionable one.
Enjoy wearing your new cropped jeans for the summer!
Enjoy wearing your new cropped jeans for the summer!