Sunday, April 3, 2011

Shortening Jeans, Etc…

I just shortened two pair of jeans using THIS tutorial.

Can I just say, ‘WOW!!!!!’ ? I have never had an easier time. No cutting off length, just folding, measuring and sewing. (Picture was ‘borrowed’ from tutorial site)

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I did add an extra step to my process though. Since I had quite a bit of length to take up, I also sewed around the top of the excess too. I think, otherwise, I would have a lot of fabric ‘flopping’ around on the inside.

Thanks Char for posting this wonderful tutorial!

I added some storage under the quilting frame. I needed storage to have my quilting ‘tool boxes’ and thread,etc close by. I put a bookshelf under the left end, and I found a small little chest of drawers at the Salvation Army for $30. Made ME happy!

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Be blessed!

Michelle

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Posted by Michelle at 12:17 AM

9 comments:

  1. Three Birds InspiredApril 3, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    I have a pair of jeans right now that need to be hemmed. I have seen other tutorials on hemming them but this one was, by far, the easiest one to follow. Thanks for posting with the link!

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  2. AmeliaApril 3, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I certainly like this idea...will have to remember to try it next time the occasion arises.

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  3. shellyApril 3, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Oh my goodness---even I could handle that way!!! Too cool!

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  4. StitchinByTheLakeApril 3, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I bookmarked that tutorial when you posted it before Michelle and you'd be surprised how many times I've passed it on. :) blessings, marlene

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  5. ReneaApril 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I will be using this method a lot from now on. Love the look of the blog. So springy (is that a word)!

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  6. Alice GraceApril 7, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    What a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing it!

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  7. CandaceApril 9, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Someone just asked me about hemming jeans. I hope it was my daughter as I sent her the link, lol. Your new storage looks great and I know that you are going to enjoy your new space.

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  8. ValApril 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I have got some of the grands shorts that I need to hem. I am heading there to see if this will work with them. Thanks

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  9. CandaceJune 2, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I passed this tip to my daughter, and she loved it. She tried to talk me into doing it, but I let her have the feeling of accomplishment.

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