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Upcycling My Jeans & Maternity Pants

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Earlier I had asked readers for some ideas on how to refashion my old pair of fisherman maternity pants and the top part of my old jeans (the bottom part went to reupholstering a chair). A few ladies suggested doing ruffles but I really hate ironing!  Then I saw this idea that Mezzy from Penelope Hanger Refashions and decided to make one too. 





Unlike conventional pants, fisherman pants are designed with the front and back panels of the pants connected in the crotch area only.   I didn't have a continuous piece of fabric but I also liked the way the back panel hung from the front when held up from the front.  I hope this makes sense.


 I decided to cut the back half of the pants first and then use it as a template to cut out a similar panel on another batik fabric.  I wanted the same flowing effect. 


I then sewed the two halves together to make a continuous piece of fabric - it came to about 1.5  times my waist.


The fabric was then sewn onto the jeans. At this stage I sewed it on by hand. Originally I used a sewing machine but I broke 3 needles and by the time I got it right, it wasn't right :-(  All the sewing went haywire (see below).


Here's the end result - perfect for summer!
I might add some detail along the point where the batik fabric joins the jeans.




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  1. They look so comfy! Thanks for sharing on the Upcycled Linky Party at http://love2upcycle.blogspot.com/2013/07/upcycled-linky-party-14.html

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  2. Super cute and perfect for summer! I saw this post on Love 2 Upcycle today! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Great work! I so get the uh oh parts, lol. Agy you make me wanna bring out my sewing machine and try refashioning my clothes too! =) Thanks for the inspiration once again!

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  4. I have never heard of Fisherman's Pants, Agy. They look like they would have been comfortable. Love the combination of the pants and jeans. The skirt hangs beautifully.

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  5. Hi Agy, I've featured your refashion today...
    http://www.threadingmyway.com/2013/07/threading-your-way-features.html

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  6. This is so pretty! Nice job! I would love a skirt like this. :) I saw you on Pam's Threading My Way Denim features. I was featured as well. I'd love for you to stop by and give me your opinion on my denim upcycles. :)
    I'll be following and g+ing.

    Gina @ Gina's Craft Corner
    http://ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com

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