Friday, July 16, 2010

Crazy-creativity
















Got a wild hair and pulled out some girlie fabric and a pair of old boys jeans with no knee left in them.
I had this idea that I could one-up a skirt and pair of bloomers for feminine play clothes, so in foof-a-fying this cast off, I managed to satiate my creative streak while recycling something that looked like it had no life left in it.



































I do think a pair of blingy cowgirl boots would step it up a notch!


I would improve this version (and maybe will yet, because I think there's a steady supply of holey-kneed jeans in our future) by shortening the length of the pant, and I might use lighter weight fabric in a dark color for the little "skirts".




































All in all, it was a fun project (and quick, which is my speed), and made the girl smile.


I'm smiling too :-)



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6 comments:

  1. ShaunaJuly 16, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Love it 'Lene, you always did have the best ideas! I hope you don't mind if I'm so bold as to immitate you. Don't have too many of the boy varity jeans around here, but even the girlie ones get holes.

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  2. Momma BugJuly 16, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I knew you could improve this Shauna - just promise to post pictures!

    Loving you,
    me

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  3. gramsieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    How Darling--and practical too! I am sure these doll-ed up jeans are going to be in big demand in your house. Too bad you don't have time to be an online entrepreneur--these look like $$$$ to me. Wonderful idea, Ana dearest! Yep--need girlie boots...(making mental notes for a future occasion...)

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  4. LindaFayeJuly 17, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Love it!! GO mom. My girl is asking for a dress... I just don't know if my sewing skills are there yet.

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  5. gramsieJuly 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    P.S. Can I have a pair too...??? P-l-e-a-s-e? :o)

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  6. Momma BugJuly 17, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    No wonder you like them Mom - that fabric was YOURS! HA!

    Linda - no skill required on this project. Promise!
    For one leg, sew your fabric strip to make a complete circle (like you would a skirt.
    Sew a couple long running stitches about 1/2 " apart and pull threads to gather.
    Pin skirt to pant cutoff right sides together.
    That's pretty much it.

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