As you may know, I love upcycling clothes.

I recently pulled a pair of jeans from my closet that I wasn’t wearing. I cut them and hemmed them to make a pair of shorts for myself.

I do this all the time, for myself, and for my kids.  When their pants get too short and/or worn out in the knees, yet still fit around the waist,  I turn them into shorts. Such an easy project, and excellent way to save a few bucks.

I was just about to toss the cut off leg bottoms, when it occurred to me that perhaps they could be used as well.

I cut each leg to make 2 squares. I sewed each side, put in an elastic waist, and a new skirt for Isabella was born!

So, one pair of unused jeans turned into 2 very usable pieces just in time for summer!