https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/recycled-denim-jeans • Posted by Debi R.
My husband wanted suspenders for use with this apron. The pant seam scraps would work just as well in a pinch for straps. Just punch some holes on the top and sides, install eyelets, weave the straps through the eyelets, and tie the ends in a knot so they won't unravel or slip back through. I used a zipper foot on my sewing machine when I had to sew really close to the pockets. A good pair of heavy duty kitchen snips worked really well to cut the denim. This was the hardest part, hard on my hands, and took the longest time to do. I cut off all seams and front pockets, the waist band, and the zipper. I then laid the fabric right sides together and stitched them together with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. I stitched 3 legs together in order from longest in the middle (keeping the back pockets intact) and shorter pieces to the outside. My husband is a 3X. You might only need 2 legs for you or yours. Trim the bottom for the appropriate length needed. All seams and hems were then double stitched and top stitched to prevent unraveling. I made and added 2 more pockets for a total of 4; he likes to "wear" his tools when he works. lol Hope you enjoy!
My husband wanted suspenders for use with this apron. The pant seam scraps would work just as well in a pinch for straps. Just punch some holes on the top and sides, install eyelets, weave the straps through the eyelets, and tie the ends in a knot so they won't unravel or slip back through. I used a zipper foot on my sewing machine when I had to sew really close to the pockets. A good pair of heavy duty kitchen snips worked really well to cut the denim. This was the hardest part, hard on my hands, and took the longest time to do. I cut off all seams and front pockets, the waist band, and the zipper. I then laid the fabric right sides together and stitched them together with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. I stitched 3 legs together in order from longest in the middle (keeping the back pockets intact) and shorter pieces to the outside. My husband is a 3X. You might only need 2 legs for you or yours. Trim the bottom for the appropriate length needed. All seams and hems were then double stitched and top stitched to prevent unraveling. I made and added 2 more pockets for a total of 4; he likes to "wear" his tools when he works. lol Hope you enjoy!