How to Cut Jeans

Don't we all just love our pair of jeans? Though we've worn many over time, I'm pretty sure all of us have at least one pair that we've hung on to, one we can't fathom parting with. Unfortunately, even jeans have an expiry date; unless you come up with an innovative way to revamp them, and style them to your own brand of designer clothing. Let's discuss how you can cut jeans in different manners, so you can hang on to that favorite pair, just a little longer!

How to Cut Jeans into Shorts

Convert an old pair of jeans that you refuse to part with, into a pair of authentic and trendy shorts.

• While choosing a pair of jeans for shorts, first decide the kind of fit you are looking for, loose or well-fitting.
• Wear the jeans and use a washable marker, to mark the exact place you want to cut off your jeans. Measure the length with a measuring tape from your knee cap in order to determine the exact length of the shorts.
• Take off the pair and lay out the jeans on a flat surface.
• Fold the jeans at the point you have marked. Cut it straight with a sharp scissor, unless you would like a unique zig-zag or wavy pattern for your shorts.
• Try them on again to ensure you like the look of the shorts.
• For a frayed look, toss the shorts into the washing machine and dry. An overall frayed look can be achieved by rubbing sandpaper over the shorts.
• You can also personalize the shorts by embellishing one back pocket with your initials or lucky number or the logo of your favorite sport team, or a sexy motif in the case of girls.

Your revamped jeans are now ready to wear! To cut jeans into capris you may follow the same procedure by determining a suitable length for the capris. In the case of capris, the legs may be embellished with beads or sequins for girls. Even the edges of the pockets can be given a unique style with suitable add-ons.

How to Cut Jeans into a Skirt

Don't let a minor rip in your jeans get the better of you. Overcome it by turning your previously sexy jeans into a now gorgeous skirt.

• Determine the length of the skirt you would like to wear. Leave room for a seam allowance while deciding the length, and cut out the pair. Keep the legs of the jeans aside.
• Turn the pants inside out and using a seam ripper, open up the inseam of the jeans up to the zipper, both, in the front as well as the back.
• Use the legs of the jeans to fill in the gap in the center of the skirt, in front as well as the back, by pinning together the edges.
• Once the exact position of the patch has been determined, stitch it onto the skirt. Add a little jazz to the skirt by using a contrasting color thread to stitch up the patch.
• Ensure the skirt is in one level, overall. You are free to opt for a frayed look, or hem up the edges for a neat look. As mentioned above, you can add several embellishments such as beads and sequins along the edge of the skirt to personalize it.
• Another unique way of creating a skirt with jeans is to cut the jeans really short, and have frills of different fabrics flowing down till the desired length of the skirt.

The choice is yours. Your skirt is going to look unique and glamorous anyway!

Learn the tricks of the trade and become a fashion guru. With all these tips and some of your own creativity, you could be the new jeans stylist around town!