DIY Step Hem Tips

 I’ve been getting so many questions about these step-hem jeans that I cut myself, so I wanted to give you tips to do your own!

#1 If this is your first time trying this, use an old pair of jeans that you won’t be too upset ruining.

#2 Put on the jeans and mark about where you’d like the hem to be.

 #3  Fold your jeans seam to seam to do your cutting.  You can make your step as shallow or deep as you like.  You could measure carefully, but this is supposed to be distressed looking, so I wouldn’t worry about it.

 #4 Take an old steak knife and attack the seam, teasing out threads, then wash a couple of times.

That’s it! It’s not rocket science, Ladies!  You too can make your own pair!

What to wear with them?  I’m finding SO many shoes look great, even these tall boots I’m wearing here.  I’ve worn boots, booties, heels, wedges, and in the spring, I think sandals will look fab too!

These outfit photos were taken by the lovely Cathy of Bay Area Fashionista on the evening of the Kendra Scott spring launch party.

OUTFIT DETAILS & SHOPPING LINKS

Jeans – Old Navy – cut by me!

Faux leather moto jacket – Bernardo – old – love this one

Black and white color block sweater – Nordstrom Rack (no longer available), also cute

Bag – Rebecca Minkoff  Tote, latest version

Boots – Nordstrom Rack – sold out, shop Nordstrom Rack tall boots

Earrings – Kendra Scott Dee Drops, I made these on the online color bar and added the sparkly drusy stones.

Hope your week is off to a fun and fabulous start, Dolls!

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OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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