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by mops 20 Jan 2017 ( edited Jan 22'17 08:13 )
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Recycled lower trouser legs.<br /><br />

Hubby had a tear at the knee of his trousers. I did not want to make another bag, notebook cover or pencil case (my gift drawer has enough of those) so I did this skirt. Could cut 6 parts out of 3 of the front and back legs and had one remaining to cut the top part - not without a seam. To add a bit of fun I digitised a flower for the front and added two flaps at the back (should have made them shorter - nice to know for next time).

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Comments (21)
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by marfa 20 Jan 2017
+10
So cute!
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by mops 20 Jan 2017
Thank you.
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by lidiad 20 Jan 2017
+10
That's gorgeous!
Hugs, Lidia
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by mops 20 Jan 2017
Thanks Lidia. HUgs!
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by rosakent 20 Jan 2017
+10
Thats lovely, I do like recycling and denim is so adaptable, Jo
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by mops 20 Jan 2017
Thank you.
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by spendlove 20 Jan 2017
+10
Excellent - I've been on a denim recycling theme this week as well. Great minds think alike!
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by mops 20 Jan 2017
This was a thin quality, much more fit for this small skirt than the usual denim.
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by sjbrower 20 Jan 2017
+9
This is an adorable skirt. I love the little extra touches with the embroidery and faux pocket flaps. What a wonderful recycle!
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by mops 20 Jan 2017
Thank you!
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by toogie 20 Jan 2017
+7
This little skirt is adorably cute! I love the little flower, too. No one would guess what you made it from. Lucky little girl, that your hubby tore his pants!-lol
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by decojo 20 Jan 2017
+7
Super cute!
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by stork 20 Jan 2017
+7
So Cute!!!! Love that you were able to "recycle" hubbies jeans!
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by dragonflyer 20 Jan 2017
+6
Nicely done!
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by noah 20 Jan 2017
+6
oh i love it excellent job:):)hugs
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by crafter2243 20 Jan 2017
+6
Great job. Does your husband not know that it is fashionable to have holes in your jeans? :-)
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by mops 20 Jan 2017
he keeps trying...
by killiecrankie 21 Jan 2017
Cute skirt.It will be summer in a few months over there .Next time turn them into shorts, ,if it is anything like ours at the moment hot humid & over 30 C he should appreciate ,the new cooler look.
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by pennyhal2 20 Jan 2017
+6
Fabulous upcycle! This is a great idea. You really come up with the best ideas. If the back flaps really bother you, just stitch on them! I think they are fine as is.
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by mops 20 Jan 2017
Thank you. I've been thinking about adding a button, maybe a stitched one?.
by pennyhal2 21 Jan 2017
Would the button be uncomfortable to sit on?
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by babash 20 Jan 2017
+5
Very clever looks great.
Probably took more time cutting it out than it would have from a piece of fabric but well worth it.
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by pennifold 20 Jan 2017
+5
Great up-cycle Martine, love the skirt and design. Love Chris
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by katydid 21 Jan 2017
+2
Precious!
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by Sewmum1 21 Jan 2017
+2
Great skirt. Love the cute flower you added too
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by jrob 22 Jan 2017
+1
Great (adorable) idea.
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by deegee 22 Jan 2017
+1
Very clever - looks great. And the flower is a great little extra addition. Sew well done.
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by anitapatch 22 Jan 2017
+1
I love recycling. Well done
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by sonjapotgieter 22 Jan 2017
+1
Looks so Stunning!!!Wonderful idea with the recycle!!!!Gorgeous
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by aussiequilter 22 Jan 2017
+1
its darling