If you’ve had your eye on the streets (or the street style), you’ll know that deconstructed denim is where it’s at right now – a trend started by niche denim brands has pervaded all of the others. What started with a casually frayed hem has morphed into full on deconstruction – from relocated pockets and indigo dyed to seams and cut outs. I’m all for it because it takes a simple pair of jeans of zero to hero (if I can be so cliche!) and it also SO doable yourself. Because why not? To mark all that I love about fashion week – the clothes and the inspiration – I got together with Who What Wear Australia to show you how to do it yourself. Scroll down for the video!
DIY Deconstructed Jeans
Watch the video here
You need:
- A pair of old jeans (these are vintage Levi because they’re cut the best!)
- Pins
- Scissors
- Unpicker
- Sewing machine and thread
How to:
- Lay the jeans flat on the table, back pockets facing up.
2. Unpick the pockets from the pants. I found it easiest starting from the corners.
3. After unpicking a couple of centimetres, you can move things along faster by ripping the pockets off.
4. Decide on the position you want to re-sew the pockets. This will depend on how much of the dark pocket imprint you want to show-off.
5. For the hem, cut up along the side seam about 5cm.
6. Then cut straight along the front of the pant leg.
7. You will end up with a “step” in the leg hem. Cut the hem off the back of the leg to make that a raw edge too.
8. To make the seam line in the leg of your jeans, mark with a pin at the height of your knees and cut straight through.
9. Flip the jeans inside out and pin the two pieces back together.
10. Sew the legs back together. To avoid making the jeans too short, keep the seam allowance to a minimum because this will affect the length of your jeans.
11. Sew the back pockets back on in their new position and you’re done!
Voila!
Photos by Nicola Lemmon
I’ve never seen a cooler project!
xo
http://www.cherry-mag.com
Wow, this is again a fantastic DIY! I really must try it out 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
I am really trying, but I just cannot get myself into jeans like that. Any deconstructed clothes really. Maybe one day. I just find it so… cruel to rip apart someone’s hard work that went into putting them together 🙂
Really awesome and easy to do, so thanks for sharing this hot stuff:-)
I love the uneven bottoms and the placement of the pockets. I haven’t seen anything like this! Thanks for sharing!
http://www.wonderlustly.com
This is such an amazing DIY!
I will defenitely try out the trick with the delocated pockets!
Such a cool detail and the hem is also such a great way to make a simple pair of jeans more unique,
xx Julia
http://www.talesofjules.com/
I love the idea but I am not that handy. Great DIY!
Amazing love them!
x
StephC
http://sstephcc.blogspot.com/
I’ve been loving deconstructed jeans, but I’ve never thought to DIY them myself 🙂 I usually just buy them at the mall, but by doing it yourself, you get to control just how deconstructed you want the whole look to be <3 Thank you so much for sharing!
XO, Elizabeth
http://clothestoyouuu.com/
Wow! Superb idea! Looks fantastic dear!
Xoxo,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
OHHH MY GOSH! LOVE THOSE JEANS! I wish I was so talented, but actually I’m scared to ruin my Jeans hahah <3
SASKIA CILIBERTO
SASKIA CILIBERTO
It looks amazing ! Love this DIY ! 🙂
loved this tutorial 🙂 so cool 🙂
x Lilli | http://www.LilliFerreira.com
these are insane!!! amazing =) i can’t wait to test this out this weekend
What a goood and simple idea!!! I will try it with a pair of old jeans I do not wear long time ago because I’m tired of them. I will give them another life!!
Thanks Geneva
Such an amazing idea to upgrade a pair of simple jeans! Thanks for sharing!
xx. Mirjam // http://www.miiju.ch
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Hey,
when I tried this a few times in the past, I always noticed I couldn’t take off the back pockets, because most jeans have them secured with additional metal studs.
Do you have any idea how to take these off without destroying/ripping the fabric? This has been the main reason for why these projects ended in the bin in the end… This is also the first thing I noticed about your pair of jeans, they don’t have these at all.
I like the tutorial, but as I don’t like the current “deconstructed” look of the jeans, I’ll stay away from it. Plus, bad memories and some fear of tossing another one 🙂
Amazing DIY, love it!
OMG This is so cool! <3
This is fun. Would be great to read a post on wardrobe essentials for summer. Any new items you recently loved? Also, suggestions on white blouses!
Lovely post, just loved the tips!!!!
Have a lovely day,
Madalena
http://www.maadalenaaa.blogspot.com
Such a great project! The final look is amazing.
I love the back pockets and how the jeans sit in the final photo.
Thanks,
Chloe
https://www.etsy.com/shop/lushaprints
why cut them at the knees and re-attach..?? turn half the leg back on itself and sew..it will give the look of being rejoined without having to actually cut and re-attach..
Love! <3
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