God Bless America! (My New Pants)

Just a quick photo to say.....

Altering pants = a good thing.

Dressing like an American flag? Not such a good thing.
Where was my stylist at this photo shoot? Oh yeah, I don't have one.


If you've never tried trimming up your pants like this, give it a shot! If you have skinny pants that fit, use those as a guide by laying them on top of your wider leg trousers (with both pairs of pants inside-out) to mark where you need to sew along the sides of the legs.

If you don't have any skinny pants that fit, just try on your trousers inside out and pin around your leg in a comfortable way. I recommend sewing with a basting stitch the first time around in case you need to take out the seams and adjust them. (Which I did 2 or 3 times, haha.)

Have a great Tuesday!
Love,
-Disney

Comments

  1. MeganMay 24, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    You are so cute and crafty! LOVE the jeans!

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  2. jdavissquaredMay 24, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Maybe a little much on a regular day, but I think this outfit is darling for Memorial Day or the Fourth!

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  3. RebeccaMay 24, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love this. I need to try it already. I'm just a little intimidated, I guess. And I love your outfit.

    Coffee & Inspiration

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  4. CinnamonMay 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    That outfit will be perfect for the 4th of July ;). Question? Which seam did you sew up? The inseam or the outside seam?

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  5. sarahMay 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    did the waist of your pants already fit well, and you just took in the leg? i have a pair that i really want to alter, but they are altogether too big. i will have to take down the waist too and that intimidates me a bit.

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  6. TheSpanglerLifeMay 24, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I love the outfit! I think it's cute, not just for 4th of July but a normal day too!

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  7. MeganMay 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I've been wanting to do this to my jeans, but wasn't brave enough. Now I feel like I could do it!

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  8. DisneyMay 24, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Cinnamon: I sewed up both sides of each leg, but if you're just going to do one, I would choose the inner seam where it's less noticable.

    Sarah: These pants already fit me on to., I'd be a little intimidated to try that, too!

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  9. K BlueMay 24, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    You have the perfect figure to pull of this outfit and your newly crafted skinny pants. Beautiful job!
    And the outfit is so perfect for Memorial Day weekend and/or 4th of July weekend. I love it.

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  10. AllieMay 24, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    SO cute. and the patriotic gear is kinda awesome. I feel inspired to repurpose some pants right now. :)

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  11. Tricia Lee RiggioMay 24, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    those are soooo cute! I think I may do that to some maternity pants since that is waht i will be wearing and I don't want to go buy a handful of maternity skinnies. Thanks Dis!!

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  12. CarinaMay 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Love the idea!
    (By the way, did you happen to get a haircut or is it just all behind your back? because it looks really cute!)

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  13. DisneyMay 24, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Oh, haha, yeah, it does look like a haircut! Just behind my back, though. I'm seriously overdue for a trim though! I've been thinking about getting serious bangs. If I could only convince my husband. :O)

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  14. CamilleMay 24, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Dressing like an american flag is classic! Great job reusing pants, I hate getting rid of good stuff!
    Since your pants are 'new' I would love if you took the time to join my link up, 'something new.'
    Hope I see you!!
    xoxo Camille
    nevernaked.blogspot.com

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  15. AubreeMay 24, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I think it's okay to wear red, white, and blue not on the 4th of July!

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  16. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Hey Disney!
    I just had to stop by and say I am so happy you're blogging again! You are so talented!
    happy crafting!
    Linda

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  17. linnea-mariaMay 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Clever as always! You remind me that I should take a pre picture of my re-do's, Im always in a hurry to start a new project. With warmth /Therese

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  18. JessicaMay 25, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    I have wondered how to do this, thanks for sharing!

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  19. OrloSubitoMay 25, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    so clever!!!

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  20. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryMay 25, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    love how they look! And I actually am fond of red white and blue-ish...but maybe that's because I was born on flag day! :)

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  21. mollysusieMay 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I like the red and white stripes with blue pants! I actually just donated a bag of old pants because they were too baggy ... didn't even think of altering them! Although they also had a case of the droopy butt, not sure I'm up to trying to fix that.

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  22. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I think the "American Flag Outfit" looks fine for casual days. It's got a nautical feel -- great for the park or boating, or errands on sunny afternoons.

    Alissa

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  23. Buttons and ButtercreamMay 26, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    These look so good! I just love your posts; I've used some of your tutorials and they're fantastic.
    -Stephanie

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  24. siniannMay 27, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Looks good! I need to try this when I get sewing machine :)

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  25. MalloryMay 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I've been thinking about doing this to a pair of jeans. Thanks for the inspiration.

    I think your outfit looks great. It has a nautical feel.

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  26. Alida L.May 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I just did this to a pair of jeans and they came out STELLAR! They are now my sexy 'date night' jeans. Thanks :-)

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  27. DisneyMay 30, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Alida: Hot dog!! Perfect in light of a certain upcoming event :o)

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  28. danaMay 31, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love dressing like an American Flag. You pull it off very well!

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  29. LorajeanJune 8, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Honestly, I love the American flag look! :) love the pants re-fashion!

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