DENIM UPCYCLE: Maxi Skirt, Wide-Leg Jeans and a Tiered Skirt!

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Күн бұрын

This one is a joy-filled marathon as I upcycle plain jeans to make awesome wide-leg jeans, a sexy straight denim maxi skirt, and a beautiful tiered skirt. This might just be my best video yet!
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0:00 Intro
2:47 Flared Skirt or Wide Jeans
10:45 Straight Denim Maxi
24:12 Finishing the Wide Jeans
31:17 Tiered Skirt

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@elaineforan4751 8 ай бұрын

Denim and plaid. Tell us you're Canadian without telling us you're Canadian! You are an inspiration. Not only are your ideas brilliant, your execution is top tier. I'm learning so much from you and you have inspired me to get a scissors to my old unloved wardrobe. I'm feeling so good about it, thanks to you Catherine.

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Haha, that makes my day! Thanks so much for a sweet and funny comment.

@pegturner6748 8 ай бұрын

You are so talented! Really love the tiered skirt. LOVE it!!!

@JankoWalski-hz3lu 7 ай бұрын

@elaineforan4751 I didn't know I was Canadian xD greetings from Poland :)

@mylighthouse888 7 ай бұрын

You are such an inspiration! Bless you! 💙🦋💙🦋🙏🏼

@colleenjolicoeur6059 5 ай бұрын

@@JankoWalski-hz3lu we would just adopt you if not already Canadian. Just show up in the lumberjack shirt and you will be provided with a Tim Horton’s coffee and a hug LOL

@LaLuLuZ 7 ай бұрын

Who else was "rooting" to save the wide leg jeans? Too awesome to sacrifice just yet. Pleased you made 3 great options and all super flattering!🤩

@Andyscrap 8 ай бұрын

And I'm off to get all my old denims out of my closet....❤❤❤

@cathyswope5174 8 ай бұрын

That tiered skirt is fabulous

@melodyryddner912 8 ай бұрын

Loved it all, especially your excitement as you worked on each piece. Your creativity is inspirational.😊

@Bioluvskatz 8 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@tammaramisty 8 ай бұрын

My mentor taught me to take a rubber mallet to the thick part of jeans. It softens the fibers so the needle goes through more smoothly. Great Video. Love all three projects :)

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Yes! That's a good trick. I actually just use a regular hammer when I make jeans.

@edenelston7668 8 ай бұрын

🤯 nice!!!

@PattiB-Pismo 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea with pounding the seams!!! Thank you so much for sharing that nugget.

@marygersetich8709 8 ай бұрын

The wide legged jeans bring back memories of the 70's. I remember making a pair of pants with bottoms at least that wide. My dad teased me that I could get my pants caught in the door standing a foot away from the door. Your jeans are cuter than my pants were.

@333Becca 8 ай бұрын

OMG! Super cute! Also, the plaid could be a nice way to memorialize and use shirts from a loved one who isn't your size.

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Such a lovely thought!

@annekelly8168 8 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I thought of doing with my late husbands plaid shirts. I’ve already used his dress shirts to make our granddaughter some dresses. Blue dress shirts work for an Elsa dress! Thank you so much for this video! You are so so talented and a joy to watch!

@333Becca 8 ай бұрын

@@annekelly8168 I'm so sorry your husband has passed. I wish there was a way for us to show our projects, because I'd love to see your little dress shirt dresses and your plaid skirt (if you make it). This channel has brought me so much joy and knowledge.

@larnold7614 7 ай бұрын

Your engineering is excellent !

@monavance2125 8 ай бұрын

Awww the plaid tiered skirt was my favorite!!! Thank you for showing us how to sew one of our own❣️

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

I think it’s my favourite too!

@sarahferrell5458 8 ай бұрын

I love the wide-legged JEANS!!

@cathyclark5791 7 ай бұрын

It is so yummy! I love the denim and flannel! Can't stand how cute it is. Bell bottom jeans? Yes, please.you are so perfectly talented!! I love your vibe little lady.

@yresa15 7 ай бұрын

Everything looks perfect but my fav is the last skirt 😍

@juliekeil8791 8 ай бұрын

Catherine, I think I am the gal who shared my idea for the tiered skirt and I LOVE it! ❤

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Oh Julie! I couldn’t find your previous comment, so I’m really glad you’re commenting here and that you like the end result! That makes my day!

@ThatPlacefkaNebraskaBugeater 8 ай бұрын

Your excitement about the two skirts reminded me of a kid at Christmas.

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Haha, ya, that’s how I felt!

@pamelawilson1450 7 ай бұрын

I loved all 3! You are so talented (and fast!). And Your joy is infectious. Thank you for all your videos.

@nancyathearn8298 8 ай бұрын

Girl, you nailed it in this video!! (Well, you do in every video.. !) I've got over 20 years on you, but I LOVE the plaid tiered skirt!! And I want to try making the skirt out of the two pair of jeans! I'd already planned a trip tomorrow to a big thrift store & now I have more things to look for! Thank you for your time and especially your enthusiasm!

@sandym7952 7 ай бұрын

Not finished the video yet but had to say,your happy little "yay" noises make me smile😊

@susuburleson878 8 ай бұрын

These flips are FANTASTIC, Catherine! ♥️

@kippykate9905 2 ай бұрын

Did not know there are “denim needles”!!! I am so excited to try them. My machine eats needles.

@Monga_Makes_Things 8 ай бұрын

Awesome remakes-that flannel skirt will be so cozy! It seems like something any age would love. Thank you 🥰 -Addie

@juanitamayes6329 7 ай бұрын

This was so refreshing to watch! So many ideas!!!

@vivianhamilton616 8 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire video! Loved watching the excitement that you have sewing... you love what you do for sure 😊

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s so true!

@dar4835 4 ай бұрын

This was a video that I can say was totally awesome! I made the denim/flannel skirt in 1979. I adored it then, and i adore yours now! Thank you for the memory 😊

@nancylorenz5082 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Your projects turned out so cute!! Just an idea, look for two more matching jeans to make the skirt and keep the wide leg jeans. 😊

@LeAnnRN 8 ай бұрын

Nice work. And you didn’t even get frustrated. That’s what I need to learn!

@angelbear_og 5 ай бұрын

The magic of editing!

@TamaryaS 8 ай бұрын

Oh you KNOW we loved it too. Just love every piece! Keep ‘em coming!

@suzannemolyneux6553 8 ай бұрын

you're right, that skirt is sooooooo cute

@janetpaden8878 8 ай бұрын

The "wide leg" jeans remind me of the style the U.S.Navy had in the 80's. I love the denim/flannel skirt! Want to make one for myself.

@susanbaker902 8 ай бұрын

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these skirts and jeans. Your brain is creative. All you need is to come to Texas so we can go line dancing.

@elaintschoepe4114 3 ай бұрын

I have a festival in the summer, and one of the bands we are going to see is a Scottish inspired Rockband, and everyone will wear their Kilts. I will make myself this lovely plaid skirt for that. I have a favorite pair of grey jeans that is ripped in the crotch,wich would be perfect for that, an also and old black and grey denim jeans I just couldnt throw out yet. So i can make the denim skirt as well.This inspired me so much, and gives me the bravery to tackle it myself. Thank you for that Katherine. Thinking of putting the buttons to be all in the front, and only sew closed the top part so I could have it open on the bottom as a slit :)

@OHlookSHINYthing 7 ай бұрын

Those wide leg jeans made me think of the 70s when I was in college, and wide-leg was very popular. I remember what was called an elephant leg jean, and I could literally wear the leg bottoms on my waist. LOL

@mary-louw2946 8 ай бұрын

Catherine, you made me smile throughout this whole video because of your excitement. Gosh, you are cute in everything you make. Hugs

@auldreekie7768 7 ай бұрын

I love all three transformations, especially the tartan skirt, which I’ll make for sure. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@wilmastein8945 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic! You are such an inspiration!!! Great ideas and I agree : the skirt is a beauty! Thanks for sharing 😊❤

@barbaraharsch3048 8 ай бұрын

Girl, you are a sewing genius!!

@audreyforget3840 6 ай бұрын

I am having such a hard time. I want to save everything you do. ❤❤

@susanskidmore9516 7 ай бұрын

More fun than going to the movie theater! The sponteneity and creativiity of your videos' are sooo inspiring! Thank you for filming...I learned so much and each peice is gorgeous..

@michelleskotynsky9426 3 ай бұрын

Catherine, you are a blessing!! I have a pair of dress pants that fit well, but they have flared legs. And they are NOISY when I walk through the office (which is quiet) - it's like I'm wearing corduroy or something!! So I appreciate on these wide leg jeans how you used the yardstick to mark and I did the reverse. Much quieter now!!

@ireneparker8253 8 ай бұрын

I loved these upcycles. Not only did the skirts come out beautiful, but, the ideas.... WOW! Also, you were working with my favorite fabrics to wear. You absolutely nailed it.

@teresalowry6340 7 ай бұрын

I love the tiered skirt! I am planning to make one from several plaid shirts. I don't have a jeans yoke to add onto like you did so will make an elastic waist.

@inthekitchen8842 7 ай бұрын

Ohhh, that tiered skirt, scream! ❤ I'm going to the thrift store tomorrow! 🎉

@gloriaguzman729 7 ай бұрын

The three projects,are just amazing!!!

@SBL1932 7 ай бұрын

Loved loved loved your video. You are an amazing teacher

@angelbear_og 5 ай бұрын

I went through the 70s as a kid -- had enough of bell-bottoms! 🤣 Oh but that jeans & flannel tiered skirt is to die for! 😍

@aprilfoxbilligmeier2059 7 ай бұрын

Love!!!! So much good information!! Thank you for sharing 😊

@debbiew.7630 8 ай бұрын

Oh wow this was a great video. Yes, it was one of your very very best. I love everything you made. And that skirt looks so comfy. You did a beautiful job. You give me inspiration and courage. I mostly only sew little projects,some patterns and blankets and stuff like that. but I have been getting into redoing some of my clothes, because you have given me courage and confidence. And I thank you for that. You’re a blessing. Thank you for sharing your time with us. It’s very valuable and very much loved, as are you.😊

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment. That means the world to me!

@PKeefe 7 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how you can visualize the outcome of your reworking the old jeans. Wish I could say I have the confidence to follow with my ideas. Blessings PAM

@michellestimson4815 7 ай бұрын

Loved all the skirts and the flared jeans! Especially love your creativity and enthusiasm !

@vilmasantana480 7 ай бұрын

Gostei da criatividade, perfeito. Bjs

@PattiB-Pismo 4 ай бұрын

OMG, this is the most validating tutorial ive ever seen and I've seen an absurd number of them. Ive been feeling like an OCD, perfectionist when making anything as if there's something wrong with me. God, thank you for showing your real process & not just the final, successful method. Im subscribing rhen watching everything you've posted. ❤❤

@heatherannekennedy9368 8 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness!!! So cute!!! Well done! Love the plaid most of all!

@susanpendell4215 8 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, those jeans are cute!

@TheJaniebabe 8 ай бұрын

I love that tiered skirt, more than I thought I would, looks great, All your creations do. Thanks, Catherine!! I think we all cried in that last episode of Firefly Lane.

@gm749 8 ай бұрын

OMG, so much crying 😢, but Firefly Lane was so good.

@annseabolt6645 8 ай бұрын

I’m going to miss it.

@mcremex827 20 күн бұрын

Loved the flare jeans too, glad you didn’t sacrifice them for the skirt. You could add cute lace panels to that hug skirt to get some fun flare. I’ve seen a few of those and they look pretty and a bit whimsical. But I loved all the items you made. Even dying to make a broom skirt and I really like the flannel one! Thanks again for another great video. I look forward to the new ones every week while I catch up with the older ones😄😄

@sharonfelten5811 7 ай бұрын

Oh Catherine you make everything look so cool and easy…..I had to make the jean/flannel skirt. I am so proud that I did it, I even found new skills with my serger, thanks to you. There was some moments of “oh dear” but I forged through, so glad I did…thank you dear heart for all your words of wisdom !! I absolutely love my new skirt xo

@celieaguayo9000 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video it’s super helpful. I have a pair of corduroy pants that I want to make into a skirt and now I have your video to watch and thank you so much Catherine I enjoyed all your videos. I haven’t seen in years as far as clothes, but it’s your videos are easy to follow, and your instructions are excellent.!!!

@debrahart4888 8 ай бұрын

…your most valuable video so far ( for Me !! ) …loving all of your tips… all of your videos. I just found you, so still binging through older videos!!! But, you’re my new FAV !!

@janetrodgers7007 8 ай бұрын

Catherine, my Mother was an excellent seamstress and also worked in a Tailor's. Of course doing men's suiting and some other garments in the tailors they used made to fit patterns. At home she made wedding dresses etc which we didn't see or know who the bride was, we were in bed when anyone came for fitting. Her sewing room was out of bounds. A very sore bottom from Dad made sure of that! My friend and I got invited to a Dinner Dance in Belfast Castle. She had a dress, but I didn't. Mum met me during my lunch. Went to the Silks, I was slim and 4'10" wish I could remember the designer, his fabrics were very eclectic. I'm talking 1967 Italian? Despite working, looking after 6 of us, tried dress on inside out as she did with everything, even alterations. That was the last I saw it until the night! It was fabulous I started to get compliments asking who was the Designer? My Mum made it! My friend said, tell anyone else asks it's a lovely up and coming Designer called Eveline in such n such street in London, my friends brother was Director Producer in London, she knew sewing districts. I was embarrassed telling fibs. Responses were oh she's fabulous, she'll go far etc. All it cost was silk lining and thread and my wonderful Mum's skills! When I told her she told me off for fibbing, then the three of us had a great laugh. We were so proud. Growing up all we wanted were bought dressed and Cardis. Thank goodness I realised how skillful she was and as toddlers my 4 boys were kept well dressed when I had little! Catherine, it was Emilio Pucci. Swirly colours, flowed like a dream. I know the fabric cost Mum a fortune, it had cut away sleeves, small Mandarin neckline fitted just to waist then was a circle skirt. Princess Seams fitting down to to skirt. Dancing in it was glorious, and as I didn't drink or smoke my precious dress was safe. Think it's in ex husband's roof space where with wedding dress shoes etc, he'll never let me have them! Any man who burns Mary Quant shoes isn't much to shout about!!

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

How fun to read about your mum and the lovely dress she made you! But how infuriating to read about your ex-husband and the dress, shoes etc. What a crime!

@janetrodgers7007 8 ай бұрын

Catherine, it was! At least I got out with most of my clothes with 2 Policeman supposedly protecting me, until my younger sister using language my Mother would have had a fit over, asked were they blind, he stood yo LHS of either one or other so he could kick and punch without them noticing. Not that they took much notice. I'm so glad my Mum taught us not to hate or hold grudges as I got nothing from our home, no share from the home, no furniture, not even a bed for my 6 yr old. Keeping my Mum's words in my heart I got over through it. I wish I had had the courage sooner! One thing, my Mum in law was an exceptional woman who I wish I'd told sooner. I saw her every day until she passed. I was so happy when she told me I was so like a daughter to her and she was proud of me and the same was said by me, she had always been a great Mum-in-law and I knew I was very lucky. My Father in law was older and passed years before but he too was such a good man. My Mum said I was so lucky to have in-laws like them. She was incredulous when I said I wasn't willing to fight over the house. I am content on my own, if can sew with my new glasses including my prism prescription as I've double vision, which I collect soon. Not being able to see for about 8 yrs has been difficult. Watching you is excellent as you explain constantly bringing bits back into my mind, and it makes your videos more interesting as I'm now learning again! Me who used a treadle standing at no size. Even when Mum got her Singer that worked with the knee (bought one in her memory 😊) any problems, weren't really problems as originally Daddy was an Engineer, he used to try to explain how to fix ourselves! Then he retained as a Teacher, but of course never lost his skills. I live in rural Northern Ireland, about 15mls from Newcastle County Down. As they say here, in each of your garments, your a fine figure of a woman! I'm 73 and still don't dress like an old lady. I just make little changes every few years as I do know where to stop! If I didn't I've 4 boys who would drop hints, but they don't! x

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

@@janetrodgers7007 Janet, you are a delight and an inspiration and I’m so glad to have you as part of my channel!

@tanathurgaland6708 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding, Catherine!

@sharidaugherty9772 8 ай бұрын

Ohhhh. I lived each of these. Great job.

@faithmathingsdal79 8 ай бұрын

Totally freaking awesome!

@tonispicer2020 8 ай бұрын

I love the tiered skirt!

@brendalindsay5419 8 ай бұрын

Great job on them all, i been thinkin of makin my granson a denim jacket out of our old jeans.

@Mrs.Patriot 8 ай бұрын

Those boots you had on with the skinny skirt are FABULOUS! I didn't think I would like the tiered skirt as much because of the different colors but it's SUPER CUTE! And I wish I were tall enough for some wide legs. They look great on you. You scored at the thrift store. Thank you for sharing your creativity. This is definitely my favorite video of yours, maybe my favorite sewing video of all!

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

That’s so sweet. Thank you!

@olivemd 8 ай бұрын

Loved every one of them. Great job.

@Mudpie321 7 ай бұрын

Love them all! You're very talented

@linkay6 8 ай бұрын

Love them all but mostly the tiered skirt. I want to go get some flannel shirts!!!

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Go for it!

@rosemarymcneal5927 4 ай бұрын

I loved all 3 outfits u sewed.

@Silver_Threads_Sewing 8 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness… this is awesome. Those wide leg jeans were my favorite until I saw the tiered skirt. You did an amazing job on all three garments. ❤

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jamielandis4606 8 ай бұрын

Your ripping seams made me feel better about my sewing! 🙂

@rachele4593 8 ай бұрын

Those wide leg jeans are the boss. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@karenwilliams4152 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤Awesome! I gotta find some flannel shirts now. And you were so excited and fun! Well, you’re Always fun, but you were really enjoying your work today. Love your video!

@user-bj5sp1vk1b 8 ай бұрын

Love all three garments along with your infectious enthusiasm….you look great in them all 🤩 The tiered skirt is my favourite.

@nikkipackham2234 5 ай бұрын

I love these ideas. I wanted to watch these for ideas for a work skirt that is durable and freedom of movement.

@misskoren6843 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant video thank you. Can't wait to see your next inspirations

@person9037 8 ай бұрын

I love a good jeans skirt 😊

@beverlyness7954 8 ай бұрын

I love the wide jeans, too. I wouldn't make them into a skirt - you already did that so you now have 2 different items to wear. The denim flannel tiered skirt is darling and so fun. I think has been a great project!

@jacquelinemca6614 8 ай бұрын

I didn’t think I’d like the skirt.. however I think it’s my favourite one out of them all.. I will definitely be trying this.. going to look through my late father’s shirts.. wouldn’t that be a lovely way to keep and use these sentimental items.. 🥰🥰🥰

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Yes, I love that idea!

@cathyjardine2957 8 ай бұрын

Wow, just WOW!! I am now taking all the jean’s out of my closet and will begin my up cycling. Like….starting today💃

@suzannemolyneux6553 8 ай бұрын

I also love that you left the buttons in, and pockets (did you?, can't remember, so great!!)

@CatherineSews 8 ай бұрын

Yup, there are buttons and pockets on every tier. I love it too!

@arvettadelashmit9337 8 ай бұрын

I stayed until the end. I love that tiered skirt. They all look great on you. However, I know i would wear a tiered skirt made like yours. Well done; and all three beautiful on you.

@jamiesmith1343 8 ай бұрын

Great way to use old quilts, and warm for the winter!!!

@2missteri 7 ай бұрын

👍🏻Just found your channel and loved this video, can’t wait to see all your other’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@linda.brotherton1689 7 ай бұрын

Awesome job so cute

@CobaltBlue835 6 ай бұрын

adorable......now you got me digging through my old jeans..............girl............. this will be fun

@carolines2088 8 ай бұрын

Looooved that video! Your excitement is so contagious! And the clothes were amazing! I have one of those jeans skirts with the crossover as the from but I hardly wear it. Maybe it's out of fashion. Maybe I can re sew it to a straight skirt instead! You've inspired me to try. And maybe I can knick one of hubby's jeans, that he never wears to make a black one.... you've got me thinking now. Thank you! And I hope you got lots of nice compliments at the dinner for that tiered skirt! Stunning!

@gabibraddock 8 ай бұрын

Loved all three, you are awesome.🎉

@pattybrooks1561 7 ай бұрын

You are so good! Thanks for sharing!

@dagnolia6004 8 ай бұрын

the wide leg jeans look GREAT on you!!!!

@TexPR1 8 ай бұрын

I love the wide leg pants! I actually love everything but the wide jeans are my favorites!

@sozofam2164 8 ай бұрын

TOO, TOO CUTE! ‘Nough said! What fun to watch, too. A magical, mystery tour thingy… how will it end up? Personally, I think you made all the right decisions!👏🏼👏🏼

@myrandavano7470 8 ай бұрын

Love it all, but the wide leg jeans are my favourite!! Thanks again for all your excitement and inspiration, you're a real joy to watch!

@Kashgar2007 7 ай бұрын

Love it all but the wide leg jeans! Love them.

@sunriseeyes0 8 ай бұрын

Ahh! Everything came out so nice! I especially love the wide leg jeans! Thank you for sharing your sewing with us! 🙏🏽💗

@martimoore740 8 ай бұрын

This was a fantastic video!!! I love everything you made! So inspiring!

@MariaMartinez-xm4fl 8 ай бұрын

Bless your heart too! 🕊️

@rosariacarlostella9105 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Great ideas and beautiful outcomes. I wasn’t too sold on the tiered skirt idea but I have to be honest… I absolutely loved it in the end and you looked fabulous in it