How Do You Make Blue Jean Chaps?
Chaps, as an article of clothing, have a long association with work. They were worn mostly by riders to keep their legs safe from thorns and other dangerous plants. More recently though, chaps have become a fashion statement for men, commonly in leather or denim. As such, they’ve become expensive to purchase. An alternative to high prices is making your own blue jeans chaps. Find a pair of blue jeans that you’re willing to cannibalize for this project. These jeans should ideally be a little bit large in the waist and crotch areas, since you will be wearing them over other clothing once you’ve turned them into chaps. Choose your color carefully, and make sure that the fabric is thick and tough enough to hold up once you’ve finished. Decide and mark out on the jeans what pattern you want these chaps to have. Do you want a crotch and back section, or should they just be a cover for the outside of the leg? Do you want to leave the button and zipper, or will you cut those out and just wear
