I’m a sucker for anything denim, and these bell bottoms are the cutest ever! I love the hippie vibe of the appliqués … I didn’t have any large floral fabric to cut them from, so I used a heart shape I already had. Beyond being just plain cute, these are one of the best fitting jeans patterns I’ve tried … they’re a slim - but not tight - fit in the upper legs, and the wide bells make them easy to put over her feet. While other patterns have left me fiddling for a good fit through her backside, these were perfect as they were. Instructions were well written and easy to follow … the details in a pair of jeans mean you need to be a little patient and not get in a hurry, but the end result is worth it. I upcycled a pair of jeans for these because I wanted the lighter color, but you’ll have best results (and less frustration!) using a thinner weight denim. (I find women’s denim skirts to be perfect upcycle choices, as they’re usually lighter weight and have lots of fabric!) This is definitely a pattern I’ll use again.
