How to make a skirt from trousers

Everyone wants to update their wardrobe from time to time. A unique designer skirt can do the job!

But there's no need to head to a boutique and spend a fortune to get something new. All you have to do is find old trousers in the far corner of the closet and use a little imagination.

What models can be sewn

Turning old pants into a skirt does not require supernatural efforts, so even a novice seamstress can handle this task. In addition, you can give free rein to your imagination and choose any model from the following skirt models.

• Mini skirt;
• pencil;
• four-blade;
• on a yoke (with one or more flounces);
• floor skirt.

Yes, yes, a pair of old trousers can be easily turned into any skirt, it all depends on your desire and the time you are willing to spend on the alteration.

What do we need to work?

Materials and tools

So, we need to prepare the following.

• Old pants.
• Needle and thread.
• Scissors.
• Chalk or bar of soap.
• Sewing machine.
• Fabric for the wedge/shuffle (if you select the appropriate style).
• Decor, accessories (sequins, braid, sequins, buttons, etc.)d.).

IMPORTANT! It is better to select fabric for the wedge of appropriate density (corduroy, linen) and matching or contrasting color. But any fabric is suitable for a shuttlecock, the main thing is that it matches the yoke.

Preparing trousers for alteration

Do not forget that before starting work it is necessary not only to equip the workplace, but also to prepare the trousers themselves for alteration. The fabric must be clean and ironed.

Remember, to alter pants that are too big for you, First you have to open the side seams, and only then cut off the length.

Then you need to decide on the length and trim off the excess part of the pants. This will make it more convenient to work with the material. Main, do not forget to leave an extra 1.5-3 cm for the hem.

It is not recommended to touch the belt, it is already ready, besides, not every machine can handle several layers of dense fabric.

IMPORTANT! If you are planning decoration, wedges or flounces, do not rush to throw away the cut material, it may still be useful.

Turning trousers into a skirt

When everything is prepared, it’s time to work. The sequence of steps for making any model is approximately the same, differs only in small details.

Easy way: mini, four-blade

If you are sewing a miniskirt, the matter remains small. Just follow these steps step by step.

• Cut off excess fabric pant legs
• Open the inner side seams.
• Sew two pant legs into one.
• Process the bottom edge.

After this, your skirt is ready to wear. You can add decorations and feel free to hit the boardwalk.

Using the same pattern, a short four-blade is sewn.

Pencil

The most convenient way to sew a pencil skirt is from high-waisted trousers or larger. Mark the widest part of the hips on the trousers. – you need to navigate along this line when ripping out the seams.We remember that if a larger size is taken as a basis, we first suturing product.

IMPORTANT! You can sew a classic “pencil” only from trousers on which the side seams can be easily undone. We will need the fabric for allowances.

The following is the procedure.

• Expand the internal seams, then cut the fabric on the inside to the point where it begins to lie flat.
• We try on the workpiece and mark the excess on the fabric, which we will clean up.
• Sweeping away skirt and do a test fitting.
• Stitching along the basting line. It is recommended to leave an incision at the back – this way the skirt will not restrict movement.
• Fold and finish the bottom edge.

Woo-a-la! The pencil skirt is ready to wear! Depending on the length, color and material, it will become a faithful companion on office days and on holidays; it will be appropriate for both evening wear and everyday wear.

On the yoke (with peplum)

Another favorite style by many is a skirt with a yoke (basque). She looks very feminine and romantic and suits absolutely everyone. This model is also easy to sew from old trousers.

ADVICE. The best product would be made from denim trousers. They fit perfectly on the hips and go with almost any fabric.

If you are not sure about your choice colors for shuttlecock, remember, that Pastel shades will always be winning.

A nice feature of this modification is Even worn-out trousers can be used to sew a skirt. The fact is that the yoke does not require those parts of the trousers that usually wear out the fastest: the inner seams and knees. If your jeans are in excellent condition, then the trouser legs are perfect for the role of a flounce.

• First of all, we cut off the upper part of the trousers, which will become the yoke.
• We process the bottom edge with an overlocker (zigzag will also work).
• We rip the cut trouser legs if we use them for flounces.
• If a different fabric is chosen for the flounce, cut a piece of fabric with a length equal to the circumference of the peplum.

IMPORTANT! The width of the flounce should be 15–20 cm larger than the width of the yoke. If you plan to make several shuttlecocks, each subsequent one should be 20 centimeters wider.

• Sweeping the yoke and flounce and try on a skirt.
• We sew on a machine, we process the edge.
• If we make several shuttlecocks, repeat steps 3 and 4.

We try it on and admire ourselves in the mirror - the skirt is ready.

If I want a long skirt

Floor-length products need to be given special attention.

Firstly, For tailoring you need trousers in good condition. Worn fabric, elongated knees, frayed legs at the bottom - all this will be clearly visible on a long skirt.

Secondly, often sewing a full-length skirt requires inserting a wedge, because without it it becomes narrow and makes movement very difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare in advance a piece of fabric that is suitable for this role.

When the preparation is completed, we proceed according to the already familiar scheme.

• Open the inner seams and remove all threads.
• We remove the corner in the crotch seam area.
• Baste the front and back seams and try them on.
• If the skirt turns out to be narrow, insert a wedge and try it on again. As a replacement for the wedge, a cut can be made from the back, side or both sides.
• When you are satisfied with the result of the basting, we sew the front and back seams on a machine.

If desired, the seams can be hidden under the decor.

Advice. On a long skirt, a full-length zipper, a spectacular slit or braid trim will look advantageous.

What about skin?

A leather skirt is a very stylish wardrobe item. Are you wondering if you can sew it yourself? The answer is: you can do it yourself.You can get a new thing from leather trousers. However, be prepared that leather is a rather capricious material, Not every machine can stitch it, and any incorrect puncture risks ruining the appearance of the future new thing.

If you are not confident in yourself or the machine, leave the tailoring to the workshop staff. If you are ready to work, the process itself will not be difficult. You just need to perform all actions extremely carefully.

Step-by-step instruction

• We rip out the internal seams. We do this just enough to get rid of the crotch seam - we don’t need any extra ripping.
• Baste the front and back seams, leaving cuts where necessary.
• Let's try it on.
• We sew on the machine and process the bottom.

The product is ready!

ADVICE. For sewing a skirt, leather pants in a larger size are better suited.

They will have to be completely ripped apart and a four-blade sewn together, but this will save you from the risk of small holes from the seams on the finished product.

It's always hard to part with your favorite things, so it's so nice to be able to give them a new life. A stylish and unique thing made with your own hands brings even more pleasure. Now you know how to turn trousers into a fashionable skirt. Therefore, do not be afraid to fantasize and create - the result will definitely please you!