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Skinny To Bell Bottom Jeans

Bell Bottom Blues, don't say goodbye!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/skinny-to-bell-bottom-jeans • Posted by KozmicBlues

I really hate skinny jeans.... I prefer boot cut or bell bottom jeans! Sadly, it seems more and more difficult to find these in the shops. So... I found a pair of jeans I liked but they were skinny and I turned them into Bell bottom ones! Although it was the first time I did something like this. I followed my grandmother instructions and here they are! Thanks grandma!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I really hate skinny jeans.... I prefer boot cut or bell bottom jeans! Sadly, it seems more and more difficult to find these in the shops. So... I found a pair of jeans I liked but they were skinny and I turned them into Bell bottom ones! Although it was the first time I did something like this. I followed my grandmother instructions and here they are! Thanks grandma!

Instructions

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    You need to cut two triangles of fabric. You need to make the triangles before opening the leg.... but I forgot to take a picture so... sorry! The width of the bell depends on the jeans. In this case I only could made a medium-size bell... but If you do the same with a boot cut jeans the bell can be wider.

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    Once you have the triangles, open the leg. Obviously, you need to open the external part of the leg.

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    Take the triangles and attach them to the jean with pins. Don't forget to prepare the cuff of the fabric you are adding as well!

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    Then, stitch it temporarily and remove the pins.

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    In the picture you can see the result of the stitching process. Ready to sew it forever!

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    Sew it with the sewing machine. I think you can also do it by hand but you'll need a specific stich (I don't know which). I'm sure you can find more information on the internet.

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    And there go your bell bottom jeans!