How to make a denim maxi skirt out of an old pair of jeans
Sewing Therapy’s Sara SJ Kim shares a surprisingly-simple, on-trend way of transforming your old denim.
Sewing Therapy’s Sara SJ Kim shares a surprisingly-simple, on-trend way of transforming your old denim
Cutting an old pair of jeans into shorts is a classic summer move, but it's far from the only way to repurpose your denim for the warmer months. Case in point: this surprisingly-simple project from Sewing Therapy's Sara SJ Kim that's perfect for the season.
In this episode of her CBC Life series Sewing School, Sara demonstrates how to transform any pair of jeans into an on-trend denim maxi skirt with high slits in the front and back. She'll show you how to properly unpick the seams, achieve your ideal skirt shape and add optional fabric inserts.
Watch the video for Sara's full tutorial, then scroll down for the list of materials needed for this project.
Here's what you'll need:
- A sewing machine
- String, in colours of your choice
- An old pair of jeans
- Fabric shears
- Pins or fabric tape
- Fabric marker
- Seam ripper
- Denim thread (optional)
- Denim needle (optional)
- Serger seam ripper (optional)
- Pinking shears (optional)
Produced in collaboration with CBC Creator Network.
