Last Updated on January 20, 2022 by Sarah Keene
- Look at the side seams of your jeans. One side will have contrasting stitching and the other won’t.
- For a straight leg you basically want the leg to be the same width down from the knee.
- Sew the seam you have marked.
- Trim the excess seam allowance to about 1/2″.
How do you turn bootcut jeans into a straight leg without sewing?
How do I make my jeans straight legs?
Can you turn bootcut jeans into skinny jeans?
Transforming a pair of boot cut jeans into a pair of skinny jeans is a quick, easy process. It is also a nice way to breathe new life into an old pair of jeans. As long as you have a sewing machine and some basic sewing knowledge, you should be able to complete this project in less than an hour.