You can call them flare jeans, wide-leg pants, or bell bottoms; either way, they are a style you can create yourself with a loved pair of jeans you already own. DIY flare jeans are pretty easy to make, and you won’t necessarily need a sewing machine.
If you want to add denim to an existing pair of jeans, you will need to look around to find something close to the same color. Going to resale stores is a great resource for finding the right fabric.
Remember, you can look in the kid’s and men’s sections; denim is denim. Also, look in the sections that have jackets, skirts, and dresses. You may find something great that inspires you.
You can find denim in many colors, with patterns printed and embroidered images, mostly of flowers.
Keep your options open. Many great fabrics will work.
Think about
- lace
- plaids
- prints
- embroidery
- tie dye
- pom poms
- fringe
With a little imagination, you will have an awesome one-of-a-kind pair of flare jeans!
Here is a great new-sew turtotial for DIY Flare Jeans
Here is a great tutorial using a sewing machine for DIY Flare Jeans
This is a great tutorial for sewing flare jeans from an existing pair of jeans if you have a sewing machine.
You can use many different fabrics to create your own pair of flare jeans. Resale stores are a great source of denim and interesting fabric.
You can also look in your own closet for items you no longer wear but don’t want to part with. Recycle your own clothing into great DIY flare jeans.
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Jill Davis, author for Life So Ever
Jill Davis grew up on army bases in the USA and Germany and has spent her adult life on the East Coast. She resides in Virginia where she gets to enjoy lots of hiking trails, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. No recipe intimidates her and she is always up to try most foods. Her second language is sarcasm and she always looks for the good in life.
