When it comes to repurposing old vintage clothing, I must admit I don’t do it often. Don’t get me wrong, my closet is full of retro styles, but I rarely take the time to reimagine them in fresh ways.

Touted as an easy, at-home solution to arguably this season’s biggest trend, now all you need to take part in the denim maxi frenzy is a pair of old jeans and a sewing machine. Sounds simple (ish), ...