I don't "craft" much in the summer months. I have no motivation to pick up a crochet hook or try my knitting needles or really pull out the sewing machine (we're having a fight anyways). So I've been at a bit of a loss when it comes to Thursdays and my self-imposed "Craftacular" theme for the day. I haven't reeeeally crafted anything for months, unless you count hemming my jeans.
Guess what today's post is about?
HEMMING JEANS!
A couple months ago, The G bought me these SUPER BOMB JEANS from Level 99 at Karma Boutique. They're so buttery soft and comfortable, they make me want to vomit. In a good way. And the ultra-fashionable girl at the studio has them, so I feel EXTRA COOL now.
The thing is? They are like 5" too long. No joke. 5".
I'm not the tallest reed in the meadow, but it seemed a little excessive. At least I got my money's worth of denim.
I checked out this slightly confusing tutorial on how to keep the original hem while shortening your pants from Make It and Love It.
Result? Decent-looking properly-lengthed pants.
I did get in a fight with my sewing machine doing the second leg, but considering they have a slight flare (had to stretch out the top part to meet the bottom part), I think they turned out well. The G and a few others were wondering how I shortened them while still having the fancy genuine-orange-thread-hem hanging out. Score!
Do you get crafty in the warm months? What kind of projects do you do? Does grilling count as a craft? IT'S GOING TO!
One year ago: there was no post. For shame.
