- 1). Select an old pair of blue jeans in any style, size and color. Place the jeans onto a self-healing cutting mat.
- 2). Cut the jeans about 2 inches below the zipper with the rotary cutter. If the bottom of the pockets are cut out, they will be sewn back together in a later step.
- 3). Measure the length and width of the jeans and record the measurements onto a notepad. Cut a piece of fabric that measures the same length and width plus a 1/2 inch as the recorded measurements. Cut the fabric with the rotary cutter.
- 4). Place the right sides of the fabric together so that there is a definite top, bottom and one open side. With the right sides of the fabric together, sew the open-side section of the fabric. The fabric should now be about the same dimensions as the jeans.
- 5). Turn the jeans inside out. Place the wrong side of the fabric against the jeans. Turn the fabric's edge under about 1/2 inch and pin it to the waist of the jeans. The right side of the fabric should face you.
- 6). Carefully sew a 5/8-inch seam around the waistline of the bag. Remove the pins.
- 7). Make sure the bootie bag is still inside out. Pin the bottom section of the bag and the inside fabric lining together. Make certain the fabric lining is visible beneath the pins. Carefully sew the bottom section of the bootie bag together. Choose a thread color that closely matches the jeans and lining, for best results. Remove the pins and turn the bag right side out.
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