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Or if you're in between inseam sizes, you have to choose between jeans that are a bit too long or a bit too short. Either way, you're faced with jeans that are the wrong length or the expense of taking them to the tailor.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to shorten your jeans and keep the original hem to give it a professional finish. Traditional hemming calls for cutting off the excess fabric and re-hemming the bottom. In jeans, that causes the hem to lose the signature distressed and worn in look of most denim hems. It then becomes quite obvious that the jeans were altered. I'm going to show you how to keep the hem so that the jeans look as close to the original as possible. Even the underside of the jeans will have a clean finish, so if you still wanted to wear your jeans cuffed (for fashion rather than necessity), you could still do that.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\nBefore I get to the tutorial, I want to let you know I have \u003ca href\u003d\"http://skl.sh/2jUsTRf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efilmed a version of this tutorial\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e and published it on Skillshare. If you've never heard of Skillshare, it's an online learning community with over 2 million students and over 14,000 classes. I began teaching on the platform a couple months ago and just published my fourth class. If you want to try out Skillshare, you can use \u003ca href\u003d\"http://skl.sh/2jUsTRf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emy referral link\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e to get your first month for free. That means you'll get to try it out and have access to thousands of classes covering everything from sewing to culinary to graphic design for free! \n\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer the written tutorial, continue on below...\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/IMG_3119_zpsdz7npozl.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/IMG_3119_zpsdz7npozl.png\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"291\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/after2_zpsdlhbirpo.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/after2_zpsdlhbirpo.png\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"291\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/before2_zpspcotp0pc.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/before2_zpspcotp0pc.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"291\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/after4_zpslvguwozz.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/after4_zpslvguwozz.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"291\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss13_zpsmmacjzis.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss13_zpsmmacjzis.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\nSupplies Needed:\n\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ethread that matches your jeans (I used blue jeans thread)\n\u003cli\u003ejeans topstitching thread (I used golden yellow)\n\u003cli\u003eheavy duty needles (I used size 16)\n\u003cli\u003esewing pins or clips\n\u003cli\u003eseam ripper\n\u003cli\u003eseam gauge or ruler\n\u003cli\u003efabric scissors\n\u003cli\u003esewing machine\n\u003cli\u003eiron and ironing surface\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOptional, but highly recommended:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca 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src\u003d\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion\u003d20070822\u0026OneJS\u003d1\u0026Operation\u003dGetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace\u003dUS\u0026source\u003dss\u0026ref\u003das_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type\u003dproduct_link\u0026tracking_id\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026marketplace\u003damazon\u0026region\u003dUS\u0026placement\u003dB005572NPS\u0026asins\u003dB005572NPS\u0026linkId\u003d2624c53602f86a77432de359d0443a5a\u0026show_border\u003dtrue\u0026link_opens_in_new_window\u003dtrue\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe style\u003d\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth\u003d\"0\" marginheight\u003d\"0\" scrolling\u003d\"no\" frameborder\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion\u003d20070822\u0026OneJS\u003d1\u0026Operation\u003dGetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace\u003dUS\u0026source\u003dss\u0026ref\u003das_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type\u003dproduct_link\u0026tracking_id\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026marketplace\u003damazon\u0026region\u003dUS\u0026placement\u003dB003KVMP4A\u0026asins\u003dB003KVMP4A\u0026linkId\u003dd23b01adc047459656927782dc1ed20e\u0026show_border\u003dtrue\u0026link_opens_in_new_window\u003dtrue\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNote that this tutorial works best for relatively straight-legged pants. If you have very flared jeans you want to shorten by more than an inch or two, this method may not work.\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans1_zpsjvlrngnj.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans1_zpsjvlrngnj.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFirst, try on your jeans. This is best done with the shoes you are most likely to wear the jeans with (i.e. flat, sneakers, or heels). Fold your jeans under to determine the length you want your new hem to be. I recommend walking around and sitting down to get a feel for the length you want. Once you're happy, mark the bottom edge of the desired hem with a safety pin or sewing pin. (Be careful taking off the jeans if you used a sewing pin!)\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans2_zpswnvoevfr.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans2_zpswnvoevfr.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMeasure the length from the bottom of the jeans to the pin. That is the amount you want to shorten the jeans by. Next, divide that number by 2. For example, if you want to shorten the jeans by 2\", you would divide 2\" by 2 and get 1\". \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans3_zpsueltfy3r.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans3_zpsueltfy3r.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCuff up your jeans by that number. DO NOT include the original hem when measuring (we're keeping the hem so it will be added back into the length). For example, if you want to shorten your jeans by 2\", you would cuff up your jeans by 1\" measured from the bottom of the cuff to just before the hem.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans4_zpsw0mgblkf.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans4_zpsw0mgblkf.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPin into place.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans6_zpsutrmp0dx.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans6_zpsutrmp0dx.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf possible, remove part of your sewing machine base so that your jeans can fit around the arm of the base. (My leg opening was too narrow to fit around my sewing machine, but it does make it a lot easier to sew if it fits).\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans7_zpss0a2wxet.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans7_zpss0a2wxet.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThread your machine with the matching thread and a heavy duty jeans needle. Put your zipper presser foot on your machine to the right, with your needle position in the center. Line up the edge of the hem along the left side of the zipper foot. You will be sewing a line of sewing right below the hem. Remember to backstitch to lock your stitches.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans_jig1_zpsegnykf06.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans_jig1_zpsegnykf06.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your sewing machine struggles to get over the bulky side seams, you can try hand cranking the needle through the seam. If you have a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005572NPS/ref\u003das_li_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026tag\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d9325\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026creativeASIN\u003dB005572NPS\u0026linkId\u003d339cdede686f9b71518ca411ea77572d\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ejean-a-ma-mig\u003c/a\u003e, place it behind the needle under the presser foot, and sew a few stitches. Once you get halfway through the seam, if you're still having trouble sewing, move the jig front of the needle and sew a few more stitches until you get past the seam.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cP\u003eBefore sewing the other leg, I recommend trying on your jeans again to test the length. That way if you decide you want to change how much to shorten it by, you'll only have to unpick one seam. If you're satisfied with the length, go ahead and sew the other leg.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans8_zpseribqysi.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans8_zpseribqysi.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans9_zpsxoxtfxms.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans9_zpsxoxtfxms.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUsing a seam ripper, unpick the original hem. A tip to make this go faster is to just unpick every 2 or 3 stitches, then pull up the thread from the other side.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss15_zpsfotyut5e.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss15_zpsfotyut5e.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCut away the excess fabric from the folded cuff you sewed earlier down to 1/4\". DO NOT TRIM THE ORIGINAL HEM! Take care to ensure you are only trimming the excess fabric from the folded seam.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss14_zpsvexj5rdy.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss14_zpsvexj5rdy.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss10_zpsvnxnhn7u.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss10_zpsvnxnhn7u.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow it's time to press down the seam you sewed. Press it down into the hem allowance. I'm using a tailor's clapper here to make sure the seam lays as flat as possible. This will help the hem blend into the jeans so it doesn't look it was altered.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss11_zpsw6gtebci.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss11_zpsw6gtebci.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRe-fold the hem, making sure the seam inside is tucked into the hem allowance. Use a hot iron and a clapper to press and flatten the side seams. The flatter they are, the easier it will be to sew over them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't have a clapper, place your jeans on top of a wood block or hard surface that won't get damaged, and use a hammer to hammer down the side seams. I used \u003ca href\u003d\"http://amzn.to/2lkiASm\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003efabric clips\u003c/a\u003e to help hold the  hem in place while sewing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss12_zpsqvpo6kny.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeanss12_zpsqvpo6kny.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans_jig2_zpsyz6vfyop.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans_jig2_zpsyz6vfyop.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans_jig3_zpszprpry3c.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/jeans_jig3_zpszprpry3c.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThread your machine with the jeans topstitching thread and place the standard zig-zag presser foot back into your machine. Increase you stitch length to 3mm-3.5mm. Sew the hem into place right on top of where the previous stitches were. I choose not to backstitch here, but rather tie the knots by hand afterward to give the topstitching a cleaner look.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou are sewing through a lot of thick layers here, so it is likely that your machine will struggle to feed the denim through bulky side seams. I recommend going slowly and hand cranking the needle as needed. If you have a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005572NPS/ref\u003das_li_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026tag\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d9325\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026creativeASIN\u003dB005572NPS\u0026linkId\u003d339cdede686f9b71518ca411ea77572d\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ejean-a-ma-jig\u003c/a\u003e, use it to help get through the thick seam.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/b4aftr_zps2bo0zvwv.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/b4aftr_zps2bo0zvwv.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's it! I hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments below. If you still have trouble understanding any steps, you can watch my online class on how to \u003ca href\u003d\"http://skl.sh/2jUsTRf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShorten Jeans \u0026 Keep the Original Hem\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e since I go into much more detail over there!\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cP\u003e\nHappy Sewing!\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThis post contains \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/p/affiliate-links.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003eaffliate links\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/6854343809524110861/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2017/02/shorten-jeans-keep-original-hem.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/6854343809524110861"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/6854343809524110861"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2017/02/shorten-jeans-keep-original-hem.html","title":"How to Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Skillshare/th_jeanscover_zpst7tjioev.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-1775597661424286130"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-18T07:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-18T07:01:50.703-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"upcycle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skirts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"refashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr_zpslvoij4jc.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr_zpslvoij4jc.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLast week in my \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/yoga-pants-to-leggings.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoga Pants to Leggings\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e post, I wrote about how I was going through my closet and wanted to tackle some refashion projects. I must admit I started this particular project over six months ago. I got the idea for it and proceeded to take apart the zipper and detach the bodice from the skirt. And then...that was it. I shamefully left in pieces in my \"to-sew\" pile for months. I would like to say that it was just because I couldn't figure out exactly how I wanted to approach it the refashion. However, it was probably a bit of laziness and forgetfulness too.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAfter tackling the easy project last week, I felt motivated to finally do this project. Now let me begin by saying I really love this dress and I've had it for several years. It was easy to wear and went with everything. And it had pockets! But truth be told, it never fit that well and was a bit uncomfortable. The bodice was too tight on my ribcage and too loose on my bust (a perpetual problem with ready-to-wear garments for me). It hadn't left my closet in a while, but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it. So I decided to try and refashion it and turn it into something comfortable that I would actually wear. I technically started this project in the fall envisioning it as a cute fall skirt that I could wear with tights and boots. Well, this will speak to the versatility of this fabric, because now it will become a cute spring and summer skirt that I can wear with booties or sandals. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNow let's get to how I did this. This is a fairly simple project. It will work for most fit and flare dresses that have an attached gathered skirt. The front of the refashioned skirt has a flat waistband and a gathered skirt for a polished look, and the back has an elastic waistband to make it easy and comfortable to wear. The elastic waistband also makes the skirt more versatile because I can either wear it on my waist or pull it down and wear it on my hips. So let's get started...\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr2w_zpsl0rezq9g.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr2w_zpsl0rezq9g.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eold dress with gathered skirt\n\u003cli\u003elining fabric (for waistband)\n\u003cli\u003eelastic (1 to 1.5\")\n\u003cli\u003einterfacing (optional)\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote that my dress has pockets that I want to keep intact, so the tutorial reflects this. If your dress doesn't have pockets, you could simplify the process by keeping the hem intact and using fabric from the top of the skirt piece to make the waistband.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_2_zpsumybi57l.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_2_zpsumybi57l.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeconstruct the dress\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a seam ripper, carefully detach the zipper (if it has one) so it can be reused**. Next, detach the bodice from the skirt.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e**I had originally planned to sew the zipper back into the skirt, however, sometime during those six months I must have used that zipper for a different project because I literally tore through all of my fabric and notions trying to find the darn thing. Then I decided a zipper is unnecessary and decided to use elastic instead :).\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_4_zpse9p0y6br.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_4_zpse9p0y6br.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSew up the zipper seam\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSew up the back seam where the zipper was to close it. Press open. This is also a good time to reinforce the top side seams since they may had gotten damaged during seam ripping.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_5_zpso3stvezo.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_5_zpso3stvezo.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCut the waistband fabric\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUndo the hem and press out the fabric. This is optional, but I wanted to use as much of the length of the fabric as possible. If your skirt is on the long side, you can just cut off the hem.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUse the bottom of the fabric to cut your waistband pieces. I cut 2\" off the bottom for my waistband, and then cut my waistband pieces from that strip. Use the formulas below to figure out the length of the pieces.\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cfont style\u003d\"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #bbbbbb\" color\u003d\"#ffffff\" size\u003d\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;front waistband length \u003d [measurement of waist ÷ 2] + seam allowance \u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont style\u003d\"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #bbbbbb\" color\u003d\"#ffffff\" size\u003d\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;back waistband length (cut 2) \u003d [width of skirt ÷ 2] + seam allowance \u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_6_zpshkdkreq9.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_6_zpshkdkreq9.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nYou should have one waistband front and two waistband back pieces out of the skirt fabric. You next need to cut the same size pieces from your lining fabric. Next, cut a piece of interfacing to fit the front waistband**, and fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Note: I interfaced all three pieces, but it definitely wasn't necessary for the back. In fact, don't be like me and interface the back waistband. You want it to gather easily, so I actually regret doing this. Learn from my mistake and just interface the front waistband!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_8_zpssz0guhck.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_8_zpssz0guhck.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSew the waistband\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSew the waistband pieces right sides together and press the seams open. Repeat with the lining pieces.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_9_zpsxij9nteo.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_9_zpsxij9nteo.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPin along the top edge of the waistband and the lining, right sides together. Sew.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_10_zpshgfnqd5m.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_10_zpshgfnqd5m.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPress seam towards lining.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_11_zpstxzshqan.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_11_zpstxzshqan.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_11b_zpsaehpbebf.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_11b_zpsaehpbebf.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurn waistband so right side is up and sew on the lining about 1/8\" away from the seam (understitching). This will help prevent the lining fabric from rolling up and being visible on the right side of the skirt.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_12_zpsaplfpddb.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_12_zpsaplfpddb.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGather the skirt front\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSew two lines of gathering stitches (long stitches with looser thread tension) along the top of the front of the skirt. Gently pull the bobbin threads to gather the skirt.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_13_zpsgjozr7zn.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_13_zpsgjozr7zn.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSew the waistband to the skirt\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPin the waistband main fabric to the skirt, right sides together, matching the side and back seams and adjusting the gathering to fit the front waistband. Sew.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_14_zpsyw0jnnpi.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_14_zpsyw0jnnpi.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPress the waistband up, with the seam pressed towards the waistband. Fold and press under the seam allowance for the lining along the bottom edge. Fold and press the lining fabric to the inside of the waistband.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_15_zpslakb9t8u.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_15_zpslakb9t8u.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nI edgestitched along the top edge of the waistband. This was partially for looks and partially to help prevent the elastic from rolling.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_16_zpshyytbwiv.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_16_zpshyytbwiv.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsert the elastic\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCut a length of elastic that is half your waist measurement, minus 2-3\". Pin the elastic one side of skirt, along the back, and sew into place by stitching in the ditch on the right side of the fabric. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_17_zpsn7kg29ao.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_17_zpsn7kg29ao.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nYou will want to keep the elastic out of the way while you sew the waistband lining to the skirt. Attach a safety pin to loose end of the elastic, and then pin to the waistband from the outside. The safety pin will allow you to pull the elastic through the waistband casing easily. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_18_zpsfuv8gwvh.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_18_zpsfuv8gwvh.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSew the lining to the skirt\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPin the waistband lining to the inside of the skirt. Stitch in the ditch on the right side of the fabric to sew the lining to the skirt. \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eLeave 3\" unsewn along the other side seam\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/u\u003e \u003ci\u003e(the one you didn't sew the elastic to yet).\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePull the the elastic through to the other end. Pin into place and remove the safety pin. Stitch in the ditch on the right side of the fabric to sew in the elastic into place. Sew the opening in the lining closed.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_19_zpsot6lhuye.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_19_zpsot6lhuye.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHem the skirt\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHem the skirt to your desired length. I made my hem 1.5\" to match the height of the waistband. (The two lines of stitching were because I didn't catch the hem completely on the inside the first time around, but I think it looks nice too).\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow you have a new cute and comfortable skirt to wear! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr2_zpsvhbqzqk0.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr2_zpsvhbqzqk0.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_a4_5_zpsnxbj2ymv.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_a4_5_zpsnxbj2ymv.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_a4_3_zpsyrgz0rgn.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_a4_3_zpsyrgz0rgn.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_a4_4_zpscmmkvjyw.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_a4_4_zpscmmkvjyw.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nI hope you found this tutorial helpful. Have you done any refashions to your clothes? I'd love to hear about it :). Keep up to date on my blog by following me on social media (links in sidebar).\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sewing!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfont size\u003d\"3\"\u003eCheck out these other refashions:\u003c/font\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/yoga-pants-to-leggings.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after2txt_zpsolawdsx9.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"310\" alt\u003d\"Adding Metal Rings to Bikini Bottoms | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/06/bermudas-to-shorts-quick-tutorial.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/Bermudas%20to%20Shorts/front_zpscf50e23e.jpg\" width\u003d\"310\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Bermudas to Shorts: a quick tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/06/easy-bikini-update-adding-metal-rings.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/pinpic_zpsbda342ef.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"310\" alt\u003d\"Adding Metal Rings to Bikini Bottoms | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/1775597661424286130/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/dress-to-skirt-clothing-upcycle.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/1775597661424286130"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/1775597661424286130"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/dress-to-skirt-clothing-upcycle.html","title":"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/th_s2d_b4aftr_zpslvoij4jc.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-1601342970613263728"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-05T11:00:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-18T06:59:14.460-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"upcycle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"refashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after_zpsmof2w1f3.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after_zpsmof2w1f3.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's that time of year again. It's springtime and warmer weather means more time outside, blooming flowers... and spring cleaning. I love how a home feels after a thorough cleaning. However, I'm not such a big fan of the actual cleaning part. As a way to put off doing some actual cleaning, I decided to go through my closet. It's been a bit warmer outside now so it was time to put away my winter clothing and accessories and take out my summer clothes. I wanted to take this opportunity to figure out what I'm still actually wearing. If there was a piece I haven't worn in awhile I like to ask myself these questions:\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes it fit well? If it doesn't, can I alter it to make it fit better?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes it need repairs?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIf it needs to be altered or repaired, it goes into my to-sew pile. Which, shamefully, hasn't been touched in much too long. If it still fits and it is in good condition, that usually means I just don't like it anymore. In that case I'll put it in a pile of clothes to be donated. If it can't be repaired or is in bad shape, then I'll try to salvage it. I remove and save any buttons or working zippers (you can never have too many!) and use the fabric as sewing scraps or cut it up for cleaning rags.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt this point, my pile of things to sew or repair has built up quite a bit. To get things started, I decided to begin with one of the easier projects. I've had these yoga pants for several years and the quality is great. However, they are just \u003ci\u003eso\u003c/i\u003e flared. I definitely prefer a bootcut to my pants, or bet yet, leggings! Working out in flared pants just tends to get in the way. I prefer leggings when exercising, so I decided to see if I could turn this pair of yoga pants into leggings. I don't wear these anymore anyway, so it'd be like getting a new pair of leggings for free! It was so easy and successful I wanted to kick myself for not doing it sooner.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nYou could do this upcycle with any pair of flared stretch pants you have lying around. This would be a great project for pants that are too short since leggings have a shorter inseam anyway.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReady to see how I did it? Let's get started!\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after2_zpsuq9z2yro.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after2_zpsuq9z2yro.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eYou will need:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of flared stretch pants\n\u003cli\u003ePair of leggings that fit you well\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine\n\u003cli\u003eStretch or ballpoint needle and matching thread\n\u003cli\u003ePins and/or tailor's chalk\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga1_zpszo7khbwp.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga1_zpszo7khbwp.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLine up the crotch seam and the \u003ci\u003eouter\u003c/i\u003e seam of your leggings and yoga pants.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga2_zpsbk2h6680.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga2_zpsbk2h6680.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing pins and/or chalk mark the inner seam of the legging onto the yoga pants. Try to keep the original crotch seam intact and start marking an inch or two below the crotch area. When you get to the hem, add a couple of inches to give yourself extra hem allowance just in case.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga2_2_zps4nqmbajs.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga2_2_zps4nqmbajs.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a stretch or ballpoint needle and a stretch or zig zag stitch, sew up the new inner leg seam.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e*Pro tip: Just do one leg to begin with, and then try on the pants inside-out to check for fit. You can make any adjustments before sewing the other leg.*\u003c/i\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRepeat with the other leg. Trim excess fabric to make a 1/4\" seam allowance.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga3_zpsvdlmgvpd.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga3_zpsvdlmgvpd.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eOptional:\u003c/u\u003e Use a knit overcast stitch to finish the seam. If you don't have an overcast stitch, zig zag over the edge of the seam. This will help the seam sit flat and prevent rolling, plus it gives it a more professional finish.\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga4_zpsn46mjuqv.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga4_zpsn46mjuqv.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTry on your pants and mark where you want the hem to be with pins or chalk. Carefully take off them so you don't get poked! Next you want to add and mark your seam allowance. I made my seam allowance 1/2\". Cut to the seam allowance.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFold and press under your hem and secure with pins or clips. Select a stretch stitch. I used the triple stretch stitch. It looks like a straight stitch, but it is actually very stretchy. Alternatively, you could hem them with a double needle.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga5_zpsyjpn3yg5.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga5_zpsyjpn3yg5.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd that's it! You now have a new pair of leggings you can workout, lounge around, or go out in.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_after1_zpsjjsafeks.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_after1_zpsjjsafeks.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_after3_zpsjz5hg2dd.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_after3_zpsjz5hg2dd.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after2txt_zpsolawdsx9.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after2txt_zpsolawdsx9.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nI hope you found this tutorial useful. What other things in your closet have you upcycled? I'm working on changing a too small dress into a skirt. Watch for that blog post next week! Follow me on social media to keep up-to-date on my blog (links in sidebar).\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfont size\u003d\"3\"\u003eCheck out these other refashions:\u003c/font\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/dress-to-skirt-clothing-upcycle.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr_zpslvoij4jc.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"310\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/06/bermudas-to-shorts-quick-tutorial.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/Bermudas%20to%20Shorts/front_zpscf50e23e.jpg\" width\u003d\"310\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Bermudas to Shorts: a quick tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/06/easy-bikini-update-adding-metal-rings.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/pinpic_zpsbda342ef.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"310\" alt\u003d\"Adding Metal Rings to Bikini Bottoms | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/1601342970613263728/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/yoga-pants-to-leggings.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/1601342970613263728"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/1601342970613263728"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/yoga-pants-to-leggings.html","title":"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/th_yoga_b4after_zpsmof2w1f3.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-8015075429166834350"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-27T12:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-11T09:10:20.784-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"valentines day"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"refashion"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"10 for Tuesday"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 for Tuesday: DIY Valentine's Day Fashion"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003col\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/vdayfash_zps8c59f92d.png\" width\u003d\"500\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Valentine's Day Fashion | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nI love Valentine's Day for all the sweets and chocolate, as well as all the red, pink, and hearts that seem to be everywhere. I also love it because it's an excuse to eat all the sweets and chocolate, as well as to wear all the red, pink, and hearts. Valentine's Day isn't complete without adding a touch of love to your outfit. Most of the tutorials below seemed based around adding hearts to \u003ci\u003eeverything\u003c/i\u003e. But it's the one time of year when you can without feeling like you're dressing like a little girl. And I \u003c3 hearts. So without further ado, here are some DIYs for refashioning your clothes and adding accessories to get into the Valentine's Day spirit.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCLOTHING REFASHIONS\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.lovemaegan.com/2013/02/kiss-my-pants-diy-lipstick-kisses-printed-jeans-muah-2.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/kisspants_zps6031bf69.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Valentine's Day Fashion | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Via ...Love Maegan\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.lovemaegan.com/2013/02/kiss-my-pants-diy-lipstick-kisses-printed-jeans-muah-2.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLipstick Kisses Jeans\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003e...Love Maegan\u003c/i\u003e: Pucker up and give any old pair of pants a lip-over. This perfect for Valentine's Day.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.simplesimonandco.com/2013/02/a-valentine-skirt.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eValentine Skirt\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eSimple Simon \u0026 Co\u003c/i\u003e: Have a skirt that needs a little something? This tutorial shows you how to add a cute heart pocket. It's festive and functional.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://superficialgirls.com/diy-felt-heart-elbow-patches/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt Heart Elbow Patches\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eSuperficial Girls\u003c/i\u003e: Add a pop of color and sweetness to your old sweaters or cardigans with these DIY elbow heart patches.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flattery.ca/2012/03/no-one-wastes-time-quite-like-i-do.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeather Heart Knee Patches\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eFlattery\u003c/i\u003e: There's no instructions for this, but I loved this DIY too much not to include this link. Looks simple enough: cut out hearts out of leather and hand sew onto a pair of leggings.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.pineneedlecollective.com/2012/02/diy-heart-print-valentines-tights.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart Print Tights\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eThe Pineneedle Collective\u003c/i\u003e: This is a time consuming, but very impressive pair of DIY Tights. Be sure to check out Annika's other tutorials too, she has a penchant for adding hearts to clothes!\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eACCESSORIES\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-easy-cute-heart-bracelet.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/heartbrac_zpsa9571cc8.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Valentine's Day Fashion | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage via Minted Strawberry\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-easy-cute-heart-bracelet.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart Bracelet\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eMinted Strawberry\u003c/i\u003e: I love how Aki uses an inexpensive, unconventional material to make this super cute bracelet.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-heart-friendship-bracelet/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart Friendship Bracelet\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eHonestlyWTF\u003c/i\u003e: Channel your inner middle schooler and make these adorable friendship bracelets.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://matterofstyle.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-love-shoes-diy-with.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove Shoes\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eMatter of Style\u003c/i\u003e: Don't forget about your shoes! Try this DIY to create cute glitter hearts on a pair of pumps.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://blog.modcloth.com/2013/02/06/valentines-shoe-clips-diy/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eValentine's Shoe Clips\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eModcloth\u003c/i\u003e: Want a less permanent shoe upgrade? Try these 3 DIY shoe clips from Modcloth's blog.\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maybematilda.com/2013/01/crochet-heart-headband-for-valentines.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrochet Heart Headband\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eMaybe Matilda\u003c/i\u003e: I couldn't resist a crochet project! This crochet headband is the perfect finishing touch to any Valentine's Day Outfit.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCheck out this other Valentine's Day lists:\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/02/10-for-tuesday-diy-romantic-gifts-for.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/vdaygifts_zps63c4e578.png\" width\u003d\"200\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/01/diy-valentines-day-decor-and-gift-ideas.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/vdaydecor_zpse9d18510.png\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"200\" alt\u003d\"DIY Valentine's Day Decor \u0026 Gift Ideas | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKeep up with the latest on my blog by following me on \u003ca href\u003d\"http://instagram.com/shesgotthenotion\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstagram\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://twitter.com/SheGotTheNotion\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwitter\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/13166657\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloglovin'\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://plus.google.com/u/0/112162847968500459891/posts\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoogle+\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or liking my  \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/shesgotthenotion\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFacebook page\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHappy Valentine's Day!\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003c/ol\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/8015075429166834350/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/01/10-for-tuesday-diy-valentines-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/8015075429166834350"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/8015075429166834350"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/01/10-for-tuesday-diy-valentines-day.html","title":"10 for Tuesday: DIY Valentine's Day Fashion"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/th_vdayfash_zps8c59f92d.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-137415176740462117"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-27T10:16:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-18T06:57:29.832-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"refashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Bikini Update: Adding metal rings"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/pinpic_zpsbda342ef.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Easy Bikini Refashion: sew metal rings to bikini bottoms to update the look and fit. Great fix for bikinis that are too big | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nI'm going to share with you today this quick, DIY bikini update. This is great for adjusting the fit of bikini bottoms, and the rings help keep the bikini in place (i.e. less awkward ride up in the back). Since the rings add space, you could also add these to bikinis that already fit to change the look or help stop ride up. If you want to adjust a bikini that's too small, I'd recommend purchasing larger rings to help add width to the bikini.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\nI've had these brown bikini bottoms for several years, but haven't worn them in awhile because they are about a size too big. I also have a mismatched white and gold striped bikini top that I never wear because I don't have bottoms that match. I really like the bikini top because it has metal rings on the straps, so I got the idea of adding metal rings to the bottoms to help make them \"match\".\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNow let's get to this easy refashion. A word of warning first, I have't been properly trained in how to sew swimsuit fabric, so I don't know what is the \"wrong way\" or \"right way\" to do it. However, the way I did it seems to work just fine for me.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst you will need the metal rings. I found my metal rectangles (1\" x 1.5\") in the purse notions section at JoAnn Fabrics. I couldn't find them on their website, but here are some options if you prefer to purchase them online:\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ciframe style\u003d\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth\u003d\"0\" marginheight\u003d\"0\" scrolling\u003d\"no\" frameborder\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion\u003d20070822\u0026OneJS\u003d1\u0026Operation\u003dGetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace\u003dUS\u0026source\u003dss\u0026ref\u003dss_til\u0026ad_type\u003dproduct_link\u0026tracking_id\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026marketplace\u003damazon\u0026region\u003dUS\u0026placement\u003dB002S52I78\u0026asins\u003dB002S52I78\u0026linkId\u003dUHBBRSJLN2S6NRTO\u0026show_border\u003dtrue\u0026link_opens_in_new_window\u003dtrue\"\u003e\n\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe style\u003d\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth\u003d\"0\" marginheight\u003d\"0\" scrolling\u003d\"no\" frameborder\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion\u003d20070822\u0026OneJS\u003d1\u0026Operation\u003dGetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace\u003dUS\u0026source\u003dss\u0026ref\u003dss_til\u0026ad_type\u003dproduct_link\u0026tracking_id\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026marketplace\u003damazon\u0026region\u003dUS\u0026placement\u003dB003P9T9SM\u0026asins\u003dB003P9T9SM\u0026linkId\u003dSUEWEITM3IRYR6WU\u0026show_border\u003dtrue\u0026link_opens_in_new_window\u003dtrue\"\u003e\n\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe style\u003d\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth\u003d\"0\" marginheight\u003d\"0\" scrolling\u003d\"no\" frameborder\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion\u003d20070822\u0026OneJS\u003d1\u0026Operation\u003dGetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace\u003dUS\u0026source\u003dss\u0026ref\u003dss_til\u0026ad_type\u003dproduct_link\u0026tracking_id\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026marketplace\u003damazon\u0026region\u003dUS\u0026placement\u003dB000YZ7US6\u0026asins\u003dB000YZ7US6\u0026linkId\u003dG2WX7U6MQARJVGIB\u0026show_border\u003dtrue\u0026link_opens_in_new_window\u003dtrue\"\u003e\n\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNow let's gather our supplies:\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetal rings\n\u003cli\u003esafety pins\n\u003cli\u003esewing pins\n\u003cli\u003ematching thread\n\u003cli\u003esewing machine or hand sewing needle\n\u003cli\u003escissors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/steps_zpsa7367b7f.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"600\" alt\u003d\"Tutorial on how to sew metal rings to a bikini bottom | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake your bikini bottoms and cut along the side seam. (I felt this would do less damage to the fabric rather then trying to unpick the stitches.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGather your metal rings and safety pins. The safety pins are so you can try it on and test the fit without pricking yourself.\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the safety pins, pin your metal rings in place. I pinned the minimum amount for the back of the bikini, and took in the bikini in the front. I wanted my metal rings to sit towards the front of the bikini, not the back.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTry on the bikini. Adjust the pins if needed. Once you like the fit, use sewing pins to hold the fabric in place for easier sewing.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cu\u003eUsing a sewing machine:\u003c/u\u003e With a stretch or ball point needle and your zipper presser foot, sew a straight stitch close to the metal rings. You may need to stop and adjust the ring and fabric if it is bunching up. Backstitch in the beginning and end (you want these stitches to hold!). I make two lines of stitches on each side just to be safe. Trim off any extra fabric.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSewing by hand:\u003c/u\u003e Thread your needle and knot the end of the thread. I recommend using a backstitch to create a secure stitch. \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/hand-sewing-basics\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003e(Click here\u003c/a\u003e for a quick tutorial on the backstitch.) Sew close to the metal ring, and finish off with a couple securing stitches. For extra security, you can do another line of stitching on each side. Trim off any extra fabric.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd your done!\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/finished_zps44bf0e1b.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Easy Bikini Refashion: sew metal rings to bikini bottoms to update the look and fit. Great fix for bikinis that are too big | She's Got the Notion\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/finished2_zps536d5a52.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Easy Bikini Refashion: sew metal rings to bikini bottoms to update the look and fit. Great fix for bikinis that are too big | She's Got the Notion\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNow I have a new bikini set to wear! The metal rings help it look more put together and not like I pulled swim separates from the clearance rack \u003ci\u003e(which may or may not be what actually happened)\u003c/i\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNow put on your new bikini, grab your beach towel, sunglasses, and sunscreen, and head out to the pool or to the beach and show it off. Or wear it in your front yard to tan by a kiddie pool, I won't judge.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%201/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%201/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e* This post contains Amazon Associate links. Please see my \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/p/disclosure-policy.html\" target\u003d\"blank\"\u003edisclosure policy\u003c/a\u003e *\u003c/i\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfont size\u003d\"3\"\u003eCheck out these other refashions:\u003c/font\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/dress-to-skirt-clothing-upcycle.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/s2d_b4aftr_zpslvoij4jc.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"200\" alt\u003d\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/05/yoga-pants-to-leggings.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/yoga_b4after2txt_zpsolawdsx9.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"200\" alt\u003d\"Yoga Pants to Leggings: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/06/bermudas-to-shorts-quick-tutorial.html\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/Bermudas%20to%20Shorts/front_zpscf50e23e.jpg\" width\u003d\"200\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Bermudas to Shorts: a quick tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"I get the cutest handwriting fonts at Fonts for Peas! kevinandamanda.com/fonts\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://kevinandamanda.com/buttons/freehandwritingfonts.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/137415176740462117/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/06/easy-bikini-update-adding-metal-rings.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/137415176740462117"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/137415176740462117"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/06/easy-bikini-update-adding-metal-rings.html","title":"Easy Bikini Update: Adding metal rings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/th_pinpic_zpsbda342ef.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});