Saturday, March 12, 2011

so sew

So I'm not super good at sewing. I don't even like it, really. Too much math involved (exact measurements, rulers??...yikes). But there have been a few things I've sewn that I've actually been sorta kinda proud of. Like my hand-made hobo bag with appliqued vintage radio patch- aka the bag that was stolen. RIP.

This week I did a little sumthin sumthin. It did involve a sewing machine, a pen, and a few pins. It did not, however, involve any rulers of any kind. And that's the way, uh huh uh huh, I like it.

(I don't know why this picture ended up being so blown out-looking but it's kinda rad, dontcha think?)

You're probably wondering what it is I actually made in these pics. I'll tell you. 

First, you should know that I bought these tan corduroys for $4 at the local thrift store. Win. They used to have big, flared bottoms. Did you catch that?...used to. Now they're skinnies! Took just a few minutes and they're SO much more wearable. Double win. I've heard large bell bottoms are coming back in but whatever, these are cuter.

10 comments:

Ashley Thalman said...

Great pic! Great pants!

Abby said...

cute! I am awful at sewing... I always see cute things that other bloggers create, and it makes me want to try. But its usually a disaster :)

Miriam Lusk said...

Way to go! I have not ventured into sewing clothing yet. It kind of terrifies me. haha.

Heather said...

yay! good for you! cheers to sewing!

Dearest Lou said...

i really like what you did with your pants! $4 wow great deal! i love thrift stores.

xo

Ashley Slater said...

My husband had to show me how to properly thread my sewing machine.

My. Husband.

embarrassing, right?

anyways, I am super impressed you actually MADE something that is so cute! Good for you!!!

Diana Smith said...

That is awesome that you did that! I love to sew, but I can understand how time consuming and not fun it can be!!

Shay said...

Oh my gosh Sam, you are a genius! I don't want to buy skinny jeans so this is the perfect idea for me! You look great!

Unknown said...

Nice job on the pants, I never would have guessed. By the way, I just found your blog and you are too cute.

Cathy said...

What a fun blog you've got here! I'm a new follower and a BYU graduate too!