Riot and Frolic

I don't "craft" much in the summer months.  I have no motivation to pick up a crochet hook or try my knitting needles or really pull out the sewing machine (we're having a fight anyways).  So I've been at a bit of a loss when it comes to Thursdays and my self-imposed "Craftacular" theme for the day.  I haven't reeeeally crafted anything for months, unless you count hemming my jeans.

Guess what today's post is about?  

HEMMING JEANS!

A couple months ago, The G bought me these SUPER BOMB JEANS from Level 99 at Karma Boutique.  They're so buttery soft and comfortable, they make me want to vomit.  In a good way.  And the ultra-fashionable girl at the studio has them, so I feel EXTRA COOL now. 

i look pouty and have great hair when i wear mine, too

The thing is?  They are like 5" too long.  No joke.  5".  

I'm not the tallest reed in the meadow, but it seemed a little excessive.  At least I got my money's worth of denim. 

I checked out this slightly confusing tutorial on how to keep the original hem while shortening your pants from Make It and Love It.  

Result?  Decent-looking properly-lengthed pants.

oh my Lord, ignore the wrinkles

I did get in a fight with my sewing machine doing the second leg, but considering they have a slight flare (had to stretch out the top part to meet the bottom part), I think they turned out well.  The G and a few others were wondering how I shortened them while still having the fancy genuine-orange-thread-hem hanging out.  Score!  

neat. o.

Do you get crafty in the warm months?  What kind of projects do you do?  Does grilling count as a craft?  IT'S GOING TO!

jace wayland, or a volturi?

One year ago: there was no post.  For shame.