Make Denim Belts With Pockets With Your Old Jeans
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Make Denim Belts With Pockets With Your Old Jeans
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Learn how to transform your old jeans into fashionable denim belts with pockets. Read on or watch the video.
Supplies
Jeans
Thread
Read on or Watch the Video
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Watch the video for step by step instructions.
Remove the Belt Tabs and Waistband
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Cut out the waistband along the bottom edge.
Cut Out the Pockets With a 5" Panel Below the Pocket and 1/2" Seam Allowance at the Top
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Cut 3/8" Fringe Below the Pockets
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Make Larger Fringe
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Cut 12" panels from the legs and mark a 1/2" seam allowance at the top. Cut 3/8" fringe up to the seam allowance
Sew the Waistband and Pockets to the Waistband
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Lay out the fringe and pockets. I overlapped the fringe with the outer edge of the pocket by 2 inches. Sew everything together at the bottom edge of the waistband.
Enjoy Your New Belt!
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The back of this belt is just as stunning as the front. Be prepared for lots of compliments!
For more upcycling and sewing projects, check out my blog at Pivot Point Patterns.