Happy Bank holiday Monday everyone.
Hope you are all having a lovely long weekend?
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Over the last few weeks, I have been Spring cleaning. Sorting out old clothes that are never going to be worn again and saving the odd pieces of denim for some up-cycling projects I have in mind.
First up I have a simple ” old jeans new shorts” upcycle to share.
I took some of my Husband’s old jeans and cut them down and made them into new to him shorts!
I think he wears them more now than he ever did at full length.
I love to upcycle and repurpose old things if I can.
Do you like to recycle old things too?
I have got a few more pair of jeans to change up a bit now.
These took a matter of minutes to complete.
So a nice and easy one to start with.
What is not to love about recycling?
What you need:
- Old jeans
- Sharp scissors
- Sewing machine or you can just leave, the frayed look is also in fashion
What to do:
- Find out what length you would like the jeans to finish and cut them a 2-3 inches longer ( so room for the turn ups)
- Turn up each bottom of the leg about 1 and a half inches, iron both flat.
- Turn over again and iron again.
- Sew at each side of the legs to hold the turn up down.
What do you think of this idea?
Fancy trying it?
Now over to you.
Want has got you being all creative this week?
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Thank you for the party! I should really do the spring cleaning too…but it is more like summer cleaning for us 😉
I just found some fun new blogs via this blog hop. Thank you for hosting, Claire!
Thanks for hosting Claire. Love that jeans are just so versatile! And now you have some extra denim pieces to upcycle too!!
Great idea to up cycle the jeans….maybe I should think about that!! Summer is here already and I won't be wearing my jeans again any time soon! Have a great holiday!
Upcycling recycling – always a good idea!!!Best!Rebeccawww.redtagchiclosangeles.com
I haven't done much in the DIY department but I really enjoy this bloghopping…thanks for hosting and cheers..
Great job with your DIY.
So smart!
This turn up idea is just a bit smarter than the hippy frayed edges we normally leave – I'll have to try this next time – thanks.
I am going to enjoy this blog hop! Thanks for hosting!DIVINE
Hello sweet Clairejustine!Have a great week and thanks for hosting.FABBY
Claire, Thanks so much for the party and for your visits!Hugs,Debbie
Hi Claire :)Thank you for the party 🙂 Hope you had a good weekend
Thanks for stopping by Winnie 🙂