Turning jeans into a grunge micro skirt (Pinterest made me do it) | Ep. 3

I turned a pair of old jeans into a grunge micro skirt… because Pinterest made me do it 😭 Welcome to Episode 3 of Thrift Flipping My Dream Pinterest Wardrobe! A series where I recreate my favourite Pinterest saves in a beginner-friendly way. This thrift flip is perfect if you’re just starting out with sewing or upcycling. I’ll show you step-by-step how to transform jeans into a layered belt skirt, including how to pleat fabric and install grommets/eyelets for that grunge, Pinterest-inspired finish. Even if this style isn’t your usual vibe, there are so many beginner sewing techniques in this one you can apply to your own projects 💌 ⸻ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 intro 00:16 the Pinterest inspiration 01:26 deconstructing the jeans 03:53 creating the skirt base 11:00 how to pleat (beginner-friendly) 15:46 assembling the skirt 17:53 how to attach O-rings 21:37 adding grommets & eyelets 27:13 final result + try on ⸻ 🪡 MY SEWING PATTERN Beginner Y2K halterneck top pattern: 👉 https://www.moeyslowfashion.co.uk/products/beginner-y2k-halterneck-top-sewing-pattern-pdf-digital-download ⸻ 🧵 TOOLS USED Grommet / eyelet press tool: 👉 https://amzn.to/4ncb2lb (affiliate link) ⸻ 💌 FOLLOW ME Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/moeyslowfashion?igsh=b2gxcTgxaWdnbzk4&utm_source=qr TikTok: 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@moeyslowfashion?_r=1&_t=ZN-95sr51Vo5na ⸻ If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like & subscribe for more thrift flips, sewing tutorials, and Pinterest-inspired outfits