Jeans Sink, tub, or bucket Lukewarm water Baby shampoo 2 towels Fan (optional)
If you can’t find a sink large enough to fit your jeans, you can also use a bucket or tub.
If you’re using flare jeans, pull by where the flare starts.
Jeans Tape measure Trim (lace, ribbon, ruffle, etc) Scissors Thread Sewing machine or sharp needle Sewing pins
Crocheted lace Regular, scalloped-edge lace Embroidered ribbon Ruffled fabric
You can sew the trim on using a sewing machine or a sharp needle and thread.
Jeans Seam ripper Tape measure Scissors Thread Sewing machine Cotton fabric Sewing pins
You can use any color or pattern you want. You can match the fabric to your jeans, or use a contrasting color. Lighter fabric, such as cotton, will be easier to sew with.
If you can’t find a fold line, then use a ½ inch (1. 27 centimeters) seam allowance.
Jeans Tape measure Scissors Thread Sewing machine Fabric Sewing pins
Measure around the cut edge of the pant leg (the circumference). Add 1 inch (2. 54 centimeters). You will need this for your seam allowance. Decide how wide you want the band to be. Multiply that number by 2 (you will be folding the fabric in half later) and add 1 inch (2. 54 centimeters) for the seam allowance.
