![]() ![]() Sign-up for our monthly newsletter for updates and more. Thank you for visiting today! If you found this encouraging or informative, please connect with us on Instagram, Youtube, Pinterest, Facebook or Twitter. You’ll notice that the zipper fly looks billowy and funky now. I used 15mm flat metal shank buttons for my blue denim jeans (pictured below). ![]() I used a button from another pair of pants for my black crisscross jeans. If you decide to use a snap on jeans button replacement, you’ll have to create a hole in the pant that will be harder to cover up if you decide to revert your jeans back to its original style. Note: I opted to sew on a button in case I want to revert my pants back to its original design. Test the button out to ensure it slides on and off easily. Sew on OR snap the new button onto the spot where you made a sharpie mark. Once you’ve found the perfect spot, use the Sharpie marker to mark where your new button will be. Make sure the new button placement is comfortable. It’s really up to you and how you want to style your criss cross pants. You can also change the button placement angle to hide the original button and create more of a V-shape. I prefer to keep the original denim button exposed for a more dramatic and intentional look. If you prefer a lower rise, choose a less baggy pair of jeans for this DIY project. The baggy jeans will become high rise denim after you’re done. Put on the jeans and using a full body mirror and sharpie, bring the hole/loop side of the jeans down to your desired placement at the front of the pant. It’s so quick and easy! Step 1: Make Your Mark With the right tools, this project should take no more than 1 hour. Optional trouser hooks or snap buttons (to close the fly).Sewing machine (optional as you can always hand sew).Sewing Pins (to hold the fabric in place while you sew).Fabric/Leather Hole Puncher (will need this tool if you’re using denim buttons).Replacement Pant Button OR Replacement Denim Buttons.Thread (preferably close to the color of your jeans).Here is a list of things you’ll definitely want on hand: If you’re a size 6, use pant sizes 10 or 12 for this project.ĭIY Criss Cross Jeans What Tools Do I Need? We recommend buying jeans 2 to 3 sizes too big for this project. ![]() I typically wear a size 28 in jeans and 6 in women’s bottoms. I could literally pull them off without undoing the button. I have plenty of baggy jeans now but my Frame pair became super baggy which made it perfect for this DIY project! I also love the charcoal color and distressed look it already had.įor reference, my Frame jeans are tagged as size 28 but are unusually baggy. I’ve lost 12 pounds (and still counting) since the beginning of quarantine. I love buying secondhand from Mercari (use code SYVFUT for $5 off your first order) and Poshmark (use code SCHIMIGGY for $10 off your first order). You can also buy a baggy pair of jeans online. If not, ask your brothers, boyfriends, or father if they have any jeans to spare. If you have baggy jeans laying around, you’re already ahead of the game. If you’re on a budget but want those sexy, stylish crisscross jeans, follow the instructions below to make your very own pair! How to Transform Your Baggy Denim Into Agolde Criss Cross Jeans What Jeans Should I Use? And best of all, the jeans only cost me $36 instead of $200+! Instead of buying a new pair of $200+ jeans (that I’d probably be wearing from the kitchen to the living room for the rest of Quarantine 2020), I decided to upcycle my baggy Frame jeans. Where to Buy Frame Denim: Nordstrom | Nordstrom Rack Frame Denim Le Stevie Crop Jeans in Benworth
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