Getting Started with My Long Jean Skirt Obsession
Lately, I kept seeing these awesome long jean skirts everywhere – Instagram, Pinterest, you name it. Seriously, they looked so cool and kinda retro. So I decided, why not? Gotta make some myself! First thing Monday morning, I raided my closet and my mom’s old stuff. Found some old jeans that didn’t fit anymore and this thick dark denim fabric I’d bought ages ago and totally forgot about. Perfect starting point, right?
Cutting & Measuring – The Tricky Part
Okay, let’s be real – measuring is boring and I messed up twice. I laid one pair of jeans flat on top of my denim fabric to trace the basic shape for a panel, aiming for that long, flowy maxi length. Cut out two big panels like that. Then, I needed the waistband. Grabbed the waistband from another pair of jeans – saved myself some sewing time! For the back, I decided to keep the original seam and pockets from one of the old jeans ’cause functional pockets are life! Had to carefully cut around that. Felt like I was doing surgery, honestly. Took way longer than I thought. Tip: Always measure twice, cut once. Learned that the hard way!
Sewing It All Together: A Journey
Got my sewing machine ready – dusted it off first, obviously. Started pinning the side seams together, right sides facing in. Sewed straight down both sides, leaving space for splits at the bottom because hello, movement! That’s key for long skirts, gotta swish. Flipped it right-side out and tried it on. Ugh. It was super stiff, like cardboard. Not the vibe I wanted at all. Had a mini-panic moment. Decided to just keep wearing it around the house while doing chores – folding laundry, washing dishes. Figured maybe it just needed to soften up. And you know what? It actually worked! After a few hours, it started draping way better. Weird trick, but I’ll take it!
Playing with Looks: How to Style It
Now for the fun part – making outfits! Played dress-up for like an hour. Here’s what really hit:
- Simple Tee Vibes: My oversized black tee knotted at the waist + chunky sneakers = effortless and comfy. Tucked the tee in sometimes too.
- Fancy-ish Top: Found this silky cream cami at the back of my drawer. Paired it with the denim skirt and some strappy sandals. Instant upgrade!
- Layering Magic: Threw my trusty denim jacket over the tee look. Felt balanced. Also tried a slouchy cardigan – cozy mode activated.
- Belt It Up: Added a thick brown leather belt right at the waist. Seriously changed the whole feel, made it look more put-together.
Final Thoughts? Heck Yes!
So yeah, making my own long jean skirt was totally worth the initial struggle and that weird wearing-it-around-the-house phase. Ended up with two solid skirts: one dark wash from the new fabric, one faded from the old jeans. The styling options are endless, which I freaking love. If you’re even a little bit crafty, try it! Grab those old jeans gathering dust. Just be patient with the stiff denim. Wear it, move in it, it will soften. And then? Get inspired and build looks around it. Best fashion experiment I’ve done this month!
