Friday
23Oct2009
DIY Skinny Jeans
Friday, October 23, 2009 I saw this DIY skinny jeans tutorial on Freshly Picked and knew I had to try it out. I had the perfect pair of boot-cut jeans by Paper Denim & Cloth that I couldn't part with but didn't necessarily enjoy the cut. I even tried to hem them at one point and it went terribly wrong. So, I gave this technique a go and was so pleased with the results.

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Reader Comments (19)
Love it! I have two pairs I was going to give away but think I may try this instead... Thanks for the tip!
They look amazing!
I love this, I think I'm going to have to try it out myself!
This is perfect!! I've got the world's skinniest calves so no skinny jeans have ever fit properly... I'm going to try this! Thanks :)
That is SO cool! This will be the perfect weekend project! Especially because its so cold here in NYC, now I can make my jeans skinny and tuck them into warm boots!
Thanks!
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wow, i didn't even realize this was possible...cool!
This is amazing and it looks so simple... Can't wait to bring new life to my old jeans. :)
wow i am soooo excited about this! SO EXCITED
These look great! I'd love to try it out.
Oh can't believe I never thought to do that, thanks! Will be super easy enough.
Question about this: did you new the new leg seam just on one side (outside) of the jeans as shown in the tutorial? I don't have a pair of bootcuts handy, but it seems like they would flare out from the knee on both sides, necessitating a new seam on both the inside and outside of the leg. But maybe I am imagining the cut wrong. Regardless, it's a great trick and one I will definitely try; I have the same issue with a pair of J Brands I would like to be more straight-legged. Thanks!
They turned out so cute! I've actually tried this with a pair of $5 dollar sale rack jeans that were great except the cut, and now I wear them all the time.
That looks awesome!! I want to try that too, but I am not good with a needle and thread... Maybe I'll get my mom to help :)
These look great!
Did you stitch up the outside? And how far did you go with the taper?
These look great!
Did you taper the outside? How far up?
What a great tutorial, can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for posting it :)
looks great....certainly need to try this
wow! i have a closet full of expensive jeans i need to do this to.
and, i love your daily outfits!
I have to try this! What a great idea. (: