DIY Denim Knickers


The other day I casually mentioned to my outrageously generous mother that all of Clare’s pants were now highwaters. “Oh, how I wish Clare had some new pants that fit” I said. To which my clever mother replied, “You should make knickers out of them, she can wear them with adorable patterned tights as an alternative to a skirt. ” You’re thinking my mom is brilliant, I know. Well the only problem is that I’m afraid of sewing a button hole. In fact, I just learned that you need a special foot for your sewing machine to make a button hole. So… if you know how to make a button hole, then stop here and go make your toddler an adorable pair of knickers out of too-short jeans…

If you are sewing-machinally-challenged, like me, stick around after the jump for a little adventure in knicker making…

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