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I had a very nice pair of John Deere sweatpants show up in one of our auction closet lots.
Sadly,  they had been shortened and were at a very awkward length for me. ( I will use capri/hobbit length pants but I don't like the look in sweatpants)

The rest of the fit was pretty good but adding a different fabric on the cuffs alone looked unbalanced.
I also decided to remove the large tag on the inside of the back since it was heavy and rough.
I found a suitable flannel shirt to use as a donor. I was able to get enough from just the top of the arms to make new cuffs. I also took the pocket and added it to the right side. The scraps gave me some backing to also make the tag into a patch.
A bit of machine sewing and they are all done!
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altered sweatpants
altered sweatpants
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altered sweatpants detail
 
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Dian, those turned out great! Very cute!
 
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i saw the picture before the explanation and thought, man whoever designed those NAILED the garden-lady market. I would totally wear those!
 
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Upcycling at its best! Sometimes the best way to fix something is to make it so obvious, it turns into a fashion statement!
 
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I had a very nice pair of John Deere sweatpants show up in one of our auction closet lots.
Sadly,  they had been shortened and were at a very awkward length for me. ( I will use capri/hobbit length pants but I don't like the look in sweatpants)

The rest of the fit was pretty good but adding a different fabric on the cuffs alone looked unbalanced.
I also decided to remove the large tag on the inside of the back since it was heavy and rough.
I found a suitable flannel shirt to use as a donor. I was able to get enough from just the top of the arms to make new cuffs. I also took the pocket and added it to the right side. The scraps gave me some backing to also make the tag into a patch.
A bit of machine sewing and they are all done!



Altering sweatpants is a great DIY project—add fabric to lengthen, taper legs for a slimmer fit, or adjust the waistband for comfort. Repurposed materials like flannel can add style and uniqueness to your design.







 
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Totally nailed it!    Looks "meant to be"
 
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