EASY DIY: Skinny jeans to wide-leg jeans UPCYCLE!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • I love my black jeans from my last video, but this time, I'm showing a MUCH EASIER way to combine two pairs of jeans into one pair of wide leg jeans!
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Комментарии • 79

  • @CatherineSews
    @CatherineSews  3 года назад +14

    Check out the DOUBLE EYE (not double needle) topstitching at 15:28! A great tool to have in your toolbox!

    • @normalealdecortes3961
      @normalealdecortes3961 2 месяца назад

      Quisiera poder poner subtítulos en español en tu canal hay otros que si se pueden configurar por ejemplo “olesya & house” o “Romi&Home”

  • @dpr4820
    @dpr4820 2 года назад +30

    Me: Sewing for 35 years. Double eye needle WHAT? That is the coolest. Is that a new thing or has it eluded me all these years?! Great tutorial. Thanks!

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  2 года назад +11

      Right!? Double eye needles have been around for a while, but they're not very common, probably because there aren't many situations where you really need one! I got one of my students to use one recently when she was doing red topstitching on black jeans. We didn't have a heavy red topstitching thread, so doubling up the thread in the double eye needle bulked it up and it looked fantastic!

    • @susanbuck1327
      @susanbuck1327 Год назад +2

      I have been sewing for over 55 years now and had never heard of that either. This is one reason why I watch these videos- to learn new things.

    • @joanwillison9922
      @joanwillison9922 Год назад +1

      Nope. Sewing for 60 years. Have not heard of this.

  • @michaelsnider2484
    @michaelsnider2484 Год назад +9

    High rise is my favorite, too! If your machine cannot take the thick parts of denim, first use a regular hammer and pound on the thick parts. Then your machine will sew it much more easily. Really works!

  • @playhooky
    @playhooky Год назад +7

    Holy alchemy! Combining two pair of jeans, wrong sides together for frayed edges, and then a magic double-eyed needle!!!! Going to search for the video on the black jeans now!!!!

  • @lindaduffy8387
    @lindaduffy8387 2 года назад +10

    Oh my goodness, THANK YOU so much for this video version! I had a hard time following the black jean version but I can follow and use this one easier, 😃 so happy to learn from you!

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  2 года назад +2

      Yes!! This method is way easier than the black jeans. And they turn out so cute!! Thanks for being on board my channel!

  • @annastebelskyj580
    @annastebelskyj580 Год назад +3

    I've finally followed your tutorial! Two pairs of identical jeans (one black and one blue) with the knees ripped out have now become two-tone shorts. I can't wait for the warm weather!

  • @bettyeames6812
    @bettyeames6812 4 месяца назад +1

    Can't wait to try this! Yes, I have to see the black jeans you upcycled, too.

  • @sunnyk8165
    @sunnyk8165 Год назад +4

    Catherine knows a whole lotta stuff about sewing...👩‍🎓

  • @lorrainedempsey3320
    @lorrainedempsey3320 Год назад +2

    You never cease to amaze me with your great ideas. I know I will be watching this video again before I attempt to try the same thing with two pair of my jeans. I ever heard of or Sean a double eyed needle.

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  Год назад

      Thanks, Lorraine! I hope you give it a try!

  • @barbarawarner4645
    @barbarawarner4645 Год назад +2

    Have never seen a double eye needle. Can’t wait to try one. The jeans turned out fabulous.

  • @romonaelrod7870
    @romonaelrod7870 Год назад +2

    This is a video that I need. I have a few pairs of jeans that I bought that are too small. I can get at least one pair that fit.

  • @reetle4440
    @reetle4440 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this wonderful video. I saw a picture of some jeans done like this and I have been trying to think through the process of how to do it. I watched your first one, and then this one, and you saved me a TON of trouble by figuring it out for me! Also, double-eyed needles?! Who knew?! I can't wait to look at more of your videos. I'm a fan!!

  • @heathermcevoy2472
    @heathermcevoy2472 5 месяцев назад +1

    Tried it today and to my amazement it went very well. Thank you for the video tutorial. I appreciate it.

  • @AngeVPV
    @AngeVPV Год назад +2

    1st time seeing a Double eyed needle! Never heard of it before!

  • @kimijackson5200
    @kimijackson5200 Год назад +1

    I love this technique and have used it twice already. I was given a couple of pairs of men's jeans and I made them into one that fits me. Also I remade two of my old jeans that no longer fit. I get lots of compliments on them. Thank you!

  • @belieftransformation
    @belieftransformation Год назад +1

    Another great remake project! I’m so impressed with your creativity! I think I’ll try this with some of my corduroy jeans that are a little snug!

  • @elayned6147
    @elayned6147 Год назад

    Yeah, the comments intrigued me before I even watched. I have been a tailor and home sewer for years and I buy those brand needles and have never seen double eye sewing machine needles. Gonna get!! Love the jeans 👖 too!👍

  • @annholmes9650
    @annholmes9650 Год назад +1

    Fantastic work, loved all your videos but I have never seen anything like this! Thank you for sharing 'x x x

  • @ArlenePMCM
    @ArlenePMCM Год назад +1

    Wow, they turned out great!

  • @maryjanegibson7743
    @maryjanegibson7743 3 месяца назад

    I had no idea there are double-eyed needles. It's good to know. I've never seen them in the stores in this area, but all the supplies available here are just the basic kind. So I'll keep my eye out for them in the future.

  • @katieduffy593
    @katieduffy593 Год назад

    They fit perfectly and they're gorgeous

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 Год назад

    You did great sewing the two pair of jeans together.

  • @kimijackson5200
    @kimijackson5200 Год назад

    Oh wow, this is a great idea! I have tons of jeans that are too tight and I am going to try combining them in this way.

  • @modcatsauce
    @modcatsauce Год назад

    Hi Catherine, I did this with a couple of pair of skinnies and they turned out great! I used a dark moss green on the outside and black on the inside. Thank you for your tutorial. I'm planning on doing this a few more times in differing variations!

  • @nitawilkinson
    @nitawilkinson 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for making and posting this video. These jeans are 100% my style. Can't wait to get started !! ¥

  • @debmarabito2486
    @debmarabito2486 2 месяца назад

    I love those jeans

  • @CHrisPetE056
    @CHrisPetE056 Год назад

    These are adorable. I’m doing this 😮I have skinny jeans that are a bit too skinny. Thank you.

  • @padmashrisudarshan8782
    @padmashrisudarshan8782 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for the video. I’m definitely going to try this

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 Год назад

    Great looking conjoined jeans.

  • @thethriftyfawn
    @thethriftyfawn 5 месяцев назад

    Thr circumference of my calf muscles are now 14 INCHES... I had been using my old skinny jeans for painting and chores, but I can't fit into them at the bottoms anymore!!!
    Because I only use them for painting and chores now, I'm willing to experiment so I can transform them into something that FITS and is COMFORTABLE. Thank you for posting this video!!!

  • @dianadivadiamond
    @dianadivadiamond Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this video with us. It was quite interesting and the results are pretty awesome. I love how it turned out. 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mirandajefferson6098
    @mirandajefferson6098 Год назад +1

    Oh I love them ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @roseblack9257
    @roseblack9257 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful ideas

  • @fondabadger9617
    @fondabadger9617 Год назад

    Most thrift stores sell the stained or scrap material by the pound to a recycle center. I always take these as well as the good clothing or materials to donate.

  • @lpowell7912
    @lpowell7912 4 месяца назад

    This is amazing. I absolutely love your videos. Please where did you buy your fabulous t-shirt?

  • @martimoore740
    @martimoore740 Год назад

    These are great! I have to try it!

  • @emiljurica8472
    @emiljurica8472 3 года назад

    HEY!!! Congrats on reaching 1000 subs! I knew you could do it. Good job!

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  3 года назад

      Thanks Emil! and congrats on the success of your channel!

  • @lizz7162
    @lizz7162 Год назад

    Thank you so much.. love this idea ..
    Lizz south africa xx

  • @jacqpot9413
    @jacqpot9413 2 года назад +1

    Truly inspiring!

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and for the lovely comment!

  • @TodayinJensSewingRoom
    @TodayinJensSewingRoom 7 дней назад

    I know this is from 3 years ago but I have a quick question - did you sew right thru the waistband? I'm doing some cheapie Walmart "leggings" with a yoga waistband. Trial and error, I know (ask me how I know) but I'm more curious about how you did yours with all the layers. Thanks!

  • @brendabuckley7071
    @brendabuckley7071 Месяц назад

    Love your channel.
    Tho....why not leave to top part alone and just widen one pair with the leg part of the other pair? Dont understand why you wud cut the top part .

  • @justcookit7012
    @justcookit7012 3 года назад

    Great job!!👍

  • @anymoose6685
    @anymoose6685 Год назад

    Low rise was cool when I was 15 and had a flat abdomen. I’m never going back.

  • @tracystaedter1976
    @tracystaedter1976 Год назад +1

    I'm really into upcycling thrifted jeans and jeans I have sitting in my closet that I'm not wearing. So many of them are low-waisted. I know you didn't cover that in this video, but you did cover it in the one with two pairs of black jeans. The problem is that I've tried it and I'm get weird puckering at the front and back. I can't tell from the video you did with black jeans how you successfully accomplished no puckering! And I can't find any other videos online that address it. They all show dropping the crotch but the final results have puckering. Help! :)

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  Год назад +3

      Hi Tracy, I just replied to your comment on the black jeans video, but I'll paste my response here too: I think the key is at 2:52 where I pin it on the inside but check it first on the outside to make sure there is no pucker. Also, make sure you have removed the topstitching from the seam or you'll definitely have a pucker!

  • @kxdi1308
    @kxdi1308 Год назад

    these jeans are so hard(they look rlly good)

  • @andreagrimes3078
    @andreagrimes3078 2 года назад +1

    Wow, never heard of a double eye needle.

  • @normalealdecortes3961
    @normalealdecortes3961 2 месяца назад

    Podrías configurar en tus videos que nosotros seleccionemos el idioma en mi caso el español
    Saludos desde monterrey mexico😊

  • @gabibraddock
    @gabibraddock 11 месяцев назад

    Love it

  • @jhwilliams6550
    @jhwilliams6550 Год назад

    I have a pair of jeans that I want to turn into a denim skirt. I want to make the front and back straight and add the width to the sides. I also want to keep the length. Is that possible? I’ve made some with the extra in the front and back and wish I would have known about the double eye needles!

  • @Uraganasviesulas
    @Uraganasviesulas Год назад

    Is it possible to just take apart the inseem that goes all the way down the pants? Im trying to add some fabric to my jeans and im really scared of ruining them.

  • @jhjln8712
    @jhjln8712 10 месяцев назад

    How would this work with leggings? I’m tired of wearing my too tight leggings and thought I could combine them into looser pants.

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  10 месяцев назад

      Yes, I think that would work and it would be much easier than with jeans!

  • @jojobaja
    @jojobaja Год назад

    Cute

  • @caroleloatwall3256
    @caroleloatwall3256 Год назад

    Catharine, I need to cut down dress Morse on the top please I need help?

  • @nancycorreirapereira4432
    @nancycorreirapereira4432 Год назад

    Esses vídeos são legais porém falam demais

  • @evarellis
    @evarellis Год назад

    Love "persuade" your machine. . .!

  • @dianadivadiamond
    @dianadivadiamond Год назад

    I also Never heard of a Double Eyed needle. 😯😯😯😯😯😯😯

  • @yairmoreno9091
    @yairmoreno9091 2 года назад

    Were the jeans stretchy or rigid denim❓👖. I want to do this but with old school study denim, but in afraid of breaking the needle👁👄👁❗

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  2 года назад +4

      They both had a bit of stretch. If your heavy denim is very thick, be sure to use a denim needle. And you can actually hammer your seams to break down the fibres and make it easier to sew.

    • @shortgirl65
      @shortgirl65 2 года назад +4

      Besides the denim needle, there is something called a hump jumper or a button clearance plate that can help you get over the bulky denim seems. My mom gave me her machine and it came with it in the accessories. It doesn't look like much, but it really helps in getting over bulky seems.

  • @Maplecook
    @Maplecook 3 года назад

    Hellooooooo, Catherine! =)

  • @janandnaomi2000
    @janandnaomi2000 Год назад

    OMG, this is a dyslexic's nightmare! I would have gotten so confused.....!

  • @sandralindeblatt4345
    @sandralindeblatt4345 Год назад

    😱🤩👍👍👍👍👍

  • @krisqueen5939
    @krisqueen5939 2 года назад

    😊

  • @frankjanvari8650
    @frankjanvari8650 3 года назад

    hello very beautiful video next sewing video please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how it's used to sew please ok?please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much

    • @CatherineSews
      @CatherineSews  3 года назад +4

      Hi Frank! I'm not sure what to tell you about using a foot pedal. It's kind of like a gas pedal. You just put your foot on it and push! I don't hold my foot steady on it, but instead I go, vroom....vroom....vroom. Lol, I hope that helps!

  • @joanwillison9922
    @joanwillison9922 Год назад

    Thought you were really young but watching another video, you mentioned older children!!!! What? 😃. I’m not sure this is easy.