LEVI’S® DIY

HOW TO MAKE A DENIM SKIRT

DIYS
March 2020

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Making your own one-of-a-kind denim skirt is easier than you might think. With this simple DIY project, you can upcycle a pair of old jeans and turn it into a brand-new denim skirt.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Jeans

Tape measure

Scissors

Pins

Chalk

Seam ripper

Sewing machine

    STEP 1

    Use your seam ripper to remove the jean’s inner seam stitches.

    TIP

    This first step can take 30-45 minutes, so cue up your favorite podcast or playlist and get in the zone.

    STEP 2

    Fold over the flap and pin it together.

    STEP 3

    Use your tape measure to find your preferred skirt length (we’re loving a mini!) and mark with chalk.

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      STEP 4

      Cut along the chalk marks with your scissors.

      STEP 5

      Measure the triangular open area and cut a denim piece from your scraps to cover it.

      STEP 6

      Once you’ve positioned and pinned the new piece, use your sewing machine to lock it in place.

      STEP 7

      Remove any excess fabric or loose threads and voila! You have a brand-new skirt.

      Don’t have an old pair of jeans available to try out this DIY project? Shop our selection of denim skirts.

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