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A nice mix of scruffy and ruffly
Make a frilly denim skirt using a pair of jeans that fit and a skirt or dress with ruffles or tiers.

Posted by Carissa B. from Dallas, Texas, United States • Published See Carissa B.'s 15 projects »
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  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 1
    Step 1

    Cut the legs off the jeans about 4 inches below the crotch.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut up both sides of inseam, removing seam altogether.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 3
    Step 3

    Use seam ripper to open up front to just below zipper and back seam to about the same height.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 4
    Step 4

    Turn jeans inside-out and seam new seams straight down. Trim excess fabric.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 5
    Step 5

    Cut a curved edge, being carefully not to cut through pocket lining.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 6
    Step 6

    Insert ruffled skirt into jeans and pin in place.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 7
    Step 7

    Sew all around and trim excess skirt material about 1 inch from stitching.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 8
    Step 8

    Fold fabric under and pin in place.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 9
    Step 9

    Sew another line of stitching parallel to the first.

  • How to sew a denim skirt. Ruffled Denim Skirt Refashion - Step 10
    Step 10

    Use tan thread to top-stitch down new back seam, to mimic the look of the existing seam.

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pittysoares
pittysoares · 6 projects
oh my! this just looks so nice *3* I think I'll try this one l3 Thank you very much for the tutorial!
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