One of the worst parts of pregnancy is looking for clothes that fit and look good. But what if you could turn your favorite pieces of clothing into maternity wear? Whats Up Moms asked blogger Yael (from Motherlucker) to teach them how to make her super cute DIY maternity jeans.
The best part of these your new maternity jeans? They’re not just for pregnant moms! “These are great not only for pregnancy but also post-partum when you can’t quite fit into your regular jeans,” says Brooke Mahan of Whats Up Moms. “I’ve been wearing mine every day.”
Here’s how.
Materials:
- a strip of elastic
- sewing needle/sewing machine
- thread
- straight pins
- your favorite pair of jeans
Steps:
1. Cut out the pockets of your jeans, starting from the top of your waistband along the side-seam. Repeat on the other side.
Photo: WhatsUpMoms on YouTube
For the rest of the steps, click to the next page!
2. Measure your elastic. Take double the length of the pocket you just cut out. Line up the top of your elastic with the top of the waistband on your jeans. Make sure the sides overlap.
Photo: WhatsUpMoms on YouTube
3. Pin with straight pins. Take needle and thread and sew your way around on both sides.
Photo: WhatsUpMoms on YouTube
For the rest of the steps, click to the next page!
4. Cut the excess elastic.
Photo: WhatsUpMoms on YouTube
Voila! And there you have it! Your very own super cute DIY maternity jeans.
Photo: WhatsUpMoms on YouTube
Watch the whole tutorial here:
READ: 20 Flattering fashion tricks for new moms
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