Advice to the hostesses. Remaking old jeans

It makes no sense to ask a modern person if he has jeans in his wardrobe. Of course, there is. And, most likely, not alone. This garment has won worldwide love for its convenience, practicality and durability. And often it happens that your favorite jeans become obsolete morally, but not physically, because a durable fabric can be worn for years. In this case, the alteration of old jeans can help: it will not only refresh the product, but will also create its own unique style.

When will the conversion help?

To give a new life to old jeans is necessary in the event that they sit well and are not worn out, but out of fashion. Lying a year or two in a closet, these jeans are sent as a gift to a friend or mother, or change the appointment and rush at the dacha. You do not need to do this, because adding a few new elements and refreshing the design, you can get a new, up-to-date thing. And it will cost quite inexpensively, and in the wardrobe there will be new, well-seated jeans.

The second life can be gifted with a spoiled thing. Often, the favorite couple is no longer worn because of a hole, stain or tightening. Such annoying troubles can be disguised and turned into virtues. And then your jeans will play in a new way.

Sometimes you just want a variety and fresh colors that are different from what "everyone wears". With your hands, you can make an absolutely exclusive thing that will emphasize the dignity of the figure and the taste of its owner.

Old jeans with new holes

With an enviable regularity, ragged jeans return to fashion. Depending on the trends, the actual worn are slightly worn trousers or solid holes with threads, for which many do not want to give large sums. Get a trendy thing without significant costs will help rework old jeans.

It is not difficult to do this:

• On clean jeans you need a piece of soap or chalk to mark the places on which you want to see large or small cuts;
• Try to make the original markup on the jeans, so you can avoid incisions in uncomfortable or not very beautiful places;
• Gently use a pair of scissors to cut along the intended line;
• With a needle, pull the threads along the edges of the cut to give a look of careless shabby;
• Wash the updated jeans in a washing machine with a squeeze to get a more natural look.

Remember that any incisions and holes on jeans increase in size over time, so do not overdo it. For greater originality, it is possible to sew lace or colored fabric from the inside of the holes.

Jeans turn ...

A very popular remake of old jeans is circumcision of the pants for getting shorts. Indeed, it is not difficult to do this, just select the desired length and carefully cut off the trousers. And denim shorts - always necessary in a wardrobe thing.

They can be made just above the knee or short. Stylishly look denim shorts with shabby edges. To obtain the fringe effect, after cutting the pant leg, the edges need to be treated with a needle, pulling the transverse threads until the desired shape is obtained.

You can also sew or overtake the edge of the shorts, sew on the edge of the lace or trim. Having a fantasy, you can get a comfortable and original thing.

Decor and decoration

Sometimes repairing jeans can not cope with the task and quietly sew up a hole or wipe the stain does not come out. In this case, decor elements can help, which not only decorate old jeans, but also disguise small defects.

You can use ready-made applications, patchwork pockets, crystals, beads, bugles, fringe. You can decorate only pockets and seams, and also look very beautiful trim jeans. Decor in random order over the entire surface of the pants always looks fresh and original.

Do not be afraid to experiment: reworking old jeans, which for years lie on the shelves, will help you show your creativity, individual sense of style and will present a new stylish thing!