2007-10-12 11:51:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Actually my Grandmother did it for me. She also helped me embroider designs on the hems and pockets. She was pretty cool in 1969 and early 70's for a grandma. She even accidentally grew a pot plant after a neighbors during flowering and getting some seeds. As I remember we never told her about her 8 feet tall plant.
2007-10-12 12:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well now a puzzle has been solved for me. I used to notice
those extra flared jeans with calico or some other material
inset in the flare and some would have some fancy trim along
the cuff. I thought they were purchased from a specialty store.
I always just purchased the bell bottoms from the store. They
were hip level and we wore pull up stretch patent boots with
them.
I didn't have an interest in sewing, so I wouldn't have been
able to do an insert to make a wider flare. But now I know
those were hand made by the wearer or someone they knew.
So thanks for that. I've wondered since the early 70's.
2007-10-12 18:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom was the one who would sew the extra on to the bottom of my jeans. Not so much for the bell bottom look, but for the extra length. I'm tall and have long legs and even back then it was hard to find jeans that were long enough. I still have problems finding pants that are long enough.
2007-10-12 13:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't sew a lick, but my mom made a lot of our clothes. I liked bell bottoms and she made me this pair of 'elephant leg' jeans. The bottoms were huge and they drug the ground as I walked. I loved those pants and wore them plum out.
2007-10-12 14:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW this takes me back. In
my "horsey" days, I used to
make my own bell bottoms and
for others also. I custom
designed the yoke (across the
butt) and put sequins and
pleats in the bottom seams and
the ladies loved them. then I
went to really dressy men's
western shirts. ruffles/pearl
buttons/flashy yokes, etc.
So what's your question?
2007-10-12 14:00:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't have to, my first bell bottoms were in 1963 when I enlisted in the navy -- talk about originals.
2007-10-13 02:49:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Been there in 1974.
2007-10-12 11:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah...split inseam from ankle to knee,insert wild paisley fabric,add extra 2 inches at bottom...(I had no choice,I was taller than the whole senior class when I was a 7th grader.)
2007-10-12 12:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by min 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didn't. Was not or ever been a seamtrist. I did buy them though, remember the new to you stores?
2007-10-12 12:04:14 · answer #9 · answered by doxie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never wore them. I skipped that fashion phase.
2007-10-12 11:55:54 · answer #10 · answered by Michael A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋