Use sharp scissors to cut your jeans. They can be difficult to cut through. [3] X Research source
If you do not have a seam ripper, then you can also use a knife or a pair of scissors. Just be careful not to cut the fabric.
After you have one sleeve piece cut out, use it as a guide to cut out your other piece. Cut open the other jean leg and lay the sleeve piece you just made over top of it. Then, trace the fabric and cut along the lines to get your second sleeve piece.
Do not sew across the arm or wrist openings. Leave these areas open. Snip the excess thread when you finish sewing the sleeves.
Remove the pins as you sew. Snip the excess threads after you finish sewing the sleeves in place.
Remove the pins as you go and cut off excess threads when you are finished. Do not sew across the neck opening. Make sure to leave this area open and only sew across the shoulders.
Remove the pins as you sew. Cut off the excess threads when you are finished.
To hem the edges, fold the fabric under by about ½” (1. 3 cm) around the sleeves, bottom edge of the jacket, neckline, and front of the jacket. Pin the fabric in place. Then, sew along the edges to secure the hem. Remove the pins as you go and then cut away any excess threads.
Repeat this for both sides of your jacket. Snip off the excess thread when you are finished sewing.
