Whatever you like to call it, I like to do it. I feel I am doing my small part, financially and ecologically when I use the resources already at my my disposal.
I had these 2 pair of pants, which are too big for me (yay) and the top which I don't wear, ever. So instead of throwing them (they were too ratty for the Vinnies bin) I used them for pants for wee boy#3.
Using the
Scientific Seamstress pattern, these were super quick to knock up.
A nice pair of cargos for the boy, with minimal effort. these will look good as a pair of 3/4 shorts too, as he grows taller. I see a good few years out of these.
The denim shorts, were made into jeans. I was able to keep the hip pockets, and the bottom hem. One less step. I had some black
Stella and made a yoga waist. Easy Peasy.
The best thing about these pants, it doesn't matter if they get trashed. I have already got my moneys worth out of them, they owe me nothing.
I have also been busy making pants for the older 2 from
Ottobre mags, lots of tees are being made too, but I won't bore you with those.
Wow, how cool! So how exactly did you do it....did you unpick all the seams then just cut your pieces out? I've always wanted to try this but don't know how. I guess it wouldn't matter if I stuffed them up anyway!
ReplyDeleteI just cut the inseam and used the already folded edge for the outer leg seam. give it a crack it's so easy. I also like how used denim is softer and has the already worn look to it, unlike the denim you get from spotlight. Same with the cargos.
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