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Every bicyclist knows the feeling of denim slicing through their cranks. I myself only own one pair of jeans without a ripped right pant leg. You either embrace the look as a DIY ventilation system, or use a rubber band to tighten the slack. I prefer the cool breeze, but for some I offer a sustainable solution.
An artist on Etsy recently released the Recycled Bicycle Pant Strap. The straps, old inner tubes, solve the problem of the ripped pant leg, while keeping fashion in mind. The rubber allows minimal slippage, and the Velcro adjusts to any size ankle. She even recycles dresses, adding a wonderful color splash to the simple leg accessory. Leg straps aren’t a new invention, but this cyclists deserves serious props.
This bicyclist/artist claims her greatest joy roots in making things that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Instead of going to the bike shop and paying 20 dollars for a goofy, factory made rubber band, check out the Recycled Bicycle Pant Strap on Etsy. She only charges 4 dollars and offers an assortment of other funky, reclaimed objects.
Alternative ideas for pant straps include hair ties, ski straps, or a coarse piece of hemp rope. Unless you excel in sewing, you may want to find a solution that works for you. Straps save your pants and keep your right calf warm. You can trust me on this issue, my wallets made from inner tubes and my computer case is foam egg carton covered in corduroys.
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diy: pant scarf
yeah the name perhaps could use some work, but i assure you the product itself is money$$. especially for the hardcore winter dirtbag cyclistas- namely those who read this blog.
the project goes like this
1. acquire/scrounge some old pants. presumably some worn out pair you've grown attached to but just don't wear anymore- they just either don't fit or are too torn out or just aren't on par for the hipster style that you're desperately aiming for. cords work quite well as they're both durable and somewhat soft. i'm sure jeans would work just fine as well.
2. wash said pants. or dont you dirty hippy
3. cut out one long panel of one leg. i chose the back side of my pants in order to utilize the pocket. do whichever side is least beat up. the length of a single leg works well as a scarf as it allows for multiple wraps around your neck
4. cut a matching sized piece of fleece. fleece is an abundant and cheap material you can find in just about every fabric store. or if you've got a grungy old jacket you could salvage that as well.
5. place the pant leg down with the side you want against your skin facing up. place the fleece on top. stitch together the two long sides and one of the shorter ones. if you've got access to a sewing machine by all means use it. otherwise a needle and floss work well as a durable alternative to thread. there's no real need to make the stitches too tight- quarter inch spacing should do.
6. grab the inner corner and flip the whole thing inside out leaving the seems inside.
voila, a scarf. wrap it and ride!
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