https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:41:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/converting-regular-jeans-into-maternity-jeans#post-318773 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:33:51 +0000 immabeetoo 318773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo oh I'm sorry, I misread your post - I thought you were waffling between sewing yourself and hiring BellyJeans :) Yay for clearance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/converting-regular-jeans-into-maternity-jeans#post-318747 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:25:47 +0000 tororojo 318747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: I was thinking of using the etsy seller to convert a cheap (but cute) pair of jeans I already have--I am in no way qualified to sew anything! But actually I found a pair of skinny black maternity jeans on clearance, so my problem is solved! I have much respect for you talented ladies who can sew! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/converting-regular-jeans-into-maternity-jeans#post-318679 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:59:34 +0000 immabeetoo 318679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo I love sewing and have DIY'd a lot of maternity clothes but honestly I think it's worth it to just buy a pair of jeans unless you've sewed denim before &amp; are comfortable with it. I haven't, and didn't want to buy denim needles, heavy duty thread, etc. and potentially ruin my pants on my first try; I didn't have any "junkers" to practice on. I've had great luck finding Gap &amp; Old Navy maternity jeans at Goodwill for $4 or $5.</p> <p>Just my 2 cents though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/converting-regular-jeans-into-maternity-jeans#post-293488 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:26:56 +0000 blackbird 293488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought about it, but my regular jeans are getting tight in other places =\</p> <p>I actually do sew, though, and I like this website for DIY inspiration and converting clothes into maternity: <a href="http://diymaternity.com/" rel="nofollow">http://diymaternity.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/converting-regular-jeans-into-maternity-jeans#post-293480 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:22:01 +0000 tororojo 293480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This morning it occurred to me that if I were sewing savvy, I could potentially turn a pair of regular jeans into cute maternity jeans. I bought a stretchy pair of black skinny jeans right before I peed on a stick in June and it would be great to have them all winter long! </p> <p>I googled and found lots of tutorials, as well as an etsy site that will take out the waist band of your regular jeans and add elastic. Feedback is pretty good; I'm wondering if anyone has experience with doing this? Maybe by the same seller (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellyJeans" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellyJeans</a>), or have you done it yourself/do you know of anywhere else that might do a good job? She also has a web site, but I'd feel more comfortable going the etsy route. </p>