Bridesmaid Bonding Project

Do you long for the days of the Bedazzler? Maybe that's just me, but I really enjoyed creating special accents on my outfits growing up. Now that I'm almost 30, I'm nowhere near as creative with every outfit. That's what accessories are for!

In college I did make my own jean skirts (even made some for a few friends), which brings me to my idea for today. Here's a project for brides who want to tap into their domestic side and create a nice little bonding experience with their bridesmaids. You, too, can make your own jean skirt just like this one:

Let's get started:

1. Choose a pair of jeans in your favorite wash. (Don't use skinny jeans.)

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2. Measure the length of where you want the skirt to end. Use a marker to add a linean inch below yourending point.

3. Fold the jeans in half so the legs are on top of each other. Cut straight across both pant legs where you made your mark.

4. Use a seam ripper to open the inside seams on the jeans.

5. Your jeans should actually look like a skirt at this point with a large split in the middle.

6. Using the excess fabric, cut two triangles at the side seams. Make sure to measure the width of the triangle so it fits into the opening in middle of your skirt.

7. Sew both triangles into the front and back of your skirt respectively. Cut off any excess fabric.

Now your bridesmaids can add their own special touches—studs, beads, they can even use iron-on letters to write their names.

Posted by DIYnista at 10:20 a.m.