Introduction: Retro Floral Hippie Bellbottoms
hip hugger bellbottoms for a 70's themed party.
Step 1: Supplies
1 pair denim jeans. -hip hugger would be best (Goodwill)
Floral print fabric - i found a dress at Goodwill that I liked
Seam ripper
Scissors
paper for template (2 sheets printer paper taped together)
Sewing machine
Iron on appliqué adhesive
iron
Step 2:
Open bottom seam and rip up outer leg seam to bottom edge of your knee
Step 3:
Nope not split high enough yet! And the length needs adjusting! trim off excess, but leave them long enough to touch the ground.
Step 4:
Make a paper template for the floral triangle to be inserted
Mine measured 17” tall and 8.5” wide at base.
Step 5:
I lined the centerfold of template with the side seam because I liked the way the fabric hung there. Also lined up the bottom seam with new bottom edge of pants.
Cut the floral fabric
Step 6:
Sewing down from the top point of the triangle, stitch fabric in place being sure to place right sides together.
Step 7:
Iron double stick adhesive to back of some extra fabric. Follow instructions on adhesive film, then cut out the flowers you want. I used a teflon sheet (an oven liner), or a piece of parchment paper to protect your iron from any excessive adhesive.
Step 8:
Iron the flowers in a semi random manner on to the jeans legs.