You probably have trousers in your closet that you hate to throw away. The reasons for this may be different:
Outdated style
Wrong size
Or simply having several pairs of pants that you like best
Regardless of the reason why your trousers are gathering dust on a shelf, you can make a stylish skirt out of them, and its cut can be different. In our article you will find different patterns, diagrams and descriptions of how to sew a skirt from trousers.
How to sew a skirt from trousers?
INTERESTING: When trousers are changed into a skirt, the very pieces of fabric that wear out the fastest are unnecessary: the seam that runs along the inner surface of the thigh and the very bottom of the trousers. Therefore, you can sew a “new” skirt from well-worn trousers.
How to transform classic women's and men's trousers into a skirt?
According to the texture of the fabric, classic trousers are most suitable for sewing a pencil skirt from them.
How to sew a pencil skirt from classic trousers?
But it is precisely this kind of skirt from trousers that is the most difficult to sew, and in order for everything to work out, some conditions must be met.
The trousers you are going to sew from should be at least your size.
Try to see if you can unravel the seams on your trousers that run along the inner thigh. After all, in order to sew a skirt, we also need fabric for seam allowances.
To see how a pencil skirt is sewn from trousers, look at the patterns below. The first of them is a pattern for a pencil skirt, the second is a pattern for trousers, and the red line on it indicates the cutting lines.
Skirt pattern
Pencil skirt from men's classic trousers pattern
The picture above shows a pattern for men's trousers of size 50, and if you do the calculations, it turns out that from these trousers you can sew a pencil skirt for a girl who is also size 50.
How to alter trousers into a skirt, step-by-step master class
Sewing a skirt from trousers is not at all difficult; you don’t need patterns for this: all calculations will be obtained during one or two fittings.
First, cut off the excess length. To do this, try on the trousers and mark the bottom edge of the skirt. After this, add a seam allowance. In our case, we are talking about classics and therefore the allowance should be good, about 3 cm, in order to make a wide seam and fold the fabric twice.
Mark the widest part of your hips on the trousers - this will be the point to which the trousers need to be unbuttoned. After this, we rip the trousers along the inner seam.
How to alter trousers into a skirt: cut off the excess length and rip out the inner seam
After this, you need to do another fitting, and use pins or pins to mark off the excess fabric so that the skirt fits exactly to your figure.
After this, all you have to do is sew the seams on a sewing machine, and the skirt is ready!
Trouser skirt
For more detailed information on how to sew such a skirt from trousers, watch the video below.
VIDEO: How to sew a skirt from trousers
Leather trouser skirt
Working with leather requires certain skills. Not every sewing machine can sew leather. Without thinking through this point, you may end up with the machine pulling the skin or not “taking” it.
To remake an expensive leather item, it is better to turn to a professional at the studio.
To work independently on a small piece of leather, you need to check whether the machine will take a double seam.
Otherwise, the alteration work is no different from classic or denim trousers.
Any mistakes will be left with visible needle holes.
It is better to take larger trousers for sewing a skirt:
- Cut into separate pieces.
- Apply the finished skirt pattern and make four separate blanks for the four-piece skirt.
All work will be done from scratch, but there will be no defects or small holes on the product, and the skirt will look like new.
How to convert women's and men's denim trousers into a skirt?
Very often jeans get torn between the legs and you just have to throw them away. But, if you like the fabric and it has not yet been washed, then you can quite easily sew a nice skirt from torn pants.
How to easily change jeans into a skirt?
Put on your jeans and mark the length of your skirt with chalk.
Now tie a centimeter on the most protruding parts of the hips and mark this line on the fabric with chalk.
Place a tape measure along the hemline of the skirt and measure the width of the skirt at the bottom. Write down this size so you don't forget.
Take off your pants and open them along the inseam in front to the codpiece, and in the back to the widest part of your hips.
How to change jeans into a skirt
To get a small pencil skirt that fits perfectly, ask your friends to help you a little:
Turn the ripped pants inside out, put them on, and have your assistants pin the fabric in front and back.
Now carefully remove the pants and use chalk to mark a line along which the skirt will be sewn front and back. Hand sew these two seams, put the skirt on, make sure the skirt fits well. Machine stitch these two seams.
Now you can trim and tuck the bottom of the skirt. To prevent the skirt from getting in the way when walking, you can make a small slit in the back.
To alter a skirt without resorting to outside help, mark the width of the skirt on the fabric along the bottom of the skirt and connect with a straight line to the codpiece in the front and to the ripped fabric along the hip line in the back. Manually join the seams and try them on.
Adjust the seam if you need to slightly increase or decrease the width of the skirt.
What should I do if my pants have a double seam?
Often the back seam on jeans is double stitched. And if you make a skirt from such jeans, then the question arises: how can this seam be picked up and sewn again?
How to make a skirt from jeans?
To avoid having to completely redo this seam, carefully, using nail scissors, open 5-7 cm of the double seam, but do not damage the connecting seam.
Now connect the two stitched parts first by hand and then using a sewing machine.
To make the seam on the skirt look seamless, you will need to double stitch the entire fabric being sewn.
How to make a skirt from men's jeans?
If you want to make a skirt out of jeans that are larger than your size, you will have to remove excess fabric from the hips and waist. The easiest way to do this is to trim off the excess fabric on the sides of the skirt. Then you won't have to redo the codpiece. Measure your waist and hips with a centimeter and transfer their measurements to the fabric of the skirt. Trim excess fabric from sides and crotch.
Skirts made from denim pants
Denim skirt
Jeans quickly wear out between your legs and on your knees, and you have to part with them. If the fabric is not worn out or washed, then it is suitable for sewing a cute original skirt.
Work process:
- Put on jeans and decide on the length.
- Mark the widest hip line on the fabric.
- Measure the bottom of the skirt width.
- Take off the trousers and rip them along the crotch seam - in the back to the hip mark, in front to the codpiece.
- Turn the cut piece inside out and put it on yourself. To make a pencil skirt fit perfectly, you will need to pin the fabric at the back and front with pins.
- Carefully remove the trousers and draw a seam line with chalk. Sweep with a needle and thread.
- Try it on. If the product fits well, then sew it on a typewriter.
- Trim and tuck the hem of the skirt.
To ensure that the item does not restrict movement when walking, the length should be above the knee by the width of the palm. Or make a cut at the back for ease of movement.
How to convert women's and men's leather trousers into a skirt?
Working with leather products requires certain skills. Not every sewing machine can sew leather. And if you risk taking on such work yourself, be prepared for the fact that the sewing machine will not “take” such material.
If you are altering an expensive item, it is better to entrust this work to professional seamstresses. So if you have a small piece of leather, check if your sewing machine can sew it. Also check to see if she will take a thick double stitch, which may need to be placed along the side, back and front seam.
If you are not afraid to experiment and ruin leather trousers, then remake it as described above for jeans or dress pants.
Another difficulty when working with leather is that this material cannot be stitched, flogged and re-stitched several times in the same place. Because holes from the sewing machine needle will remain on the skin and may be noticeable.
If you want to make a skirt from pants larger than your size, open the pants at all seams, lay the skirt pattern on scraps of leather and cut out two front and two back parts of the four-piece skirt. But, in this case, all the sewing work will have to be done from scratch. Just like you would have to do when sewing a skirt from a single piece of leather.
Measure your waist and hips and make a simple skirt pattern. And apply the patterns to the details of the pants.
How to make a skirt out of pants
Instructions for a beginner on sewing a skirt from trousers
How to make a pencil skirt from trousers
This product is perfect for office style and goes well with shirts tucked in, as well as stiletto heels. Separately, the look can be complemented with a leather bag or a scarf around the neck. This sewing option is the easiest, the main thing is to follow the instructions and fully understand the pattern.
Materials and tools for work:
- Trousers;
- Roller for textiles;
- A needle;
- Pins;
- Threads to match the product;
- Tape measure;
- Fabric inserts (if necessary);
- Decorations (rhinestones, beads, stripes).
Visual diagram
Step by step work:
- A pencil skirt requires high-waisted pants. Or take pants several sizes larger than needed;
- Now you need to trim the seams from top to bottom. The material is cut along the inside seam. It is necessary to fold the cut-off pants in half;
- You need to take the trouser legs and fold them to form one fabric. Make an indent of a few centimeters. Sew the pieces along the length of the material;
- After this, turn the product inside out. Place both parts on top of each other;
- Need to do a fitting. It is advisable to take an old skirt and apply it to a newly sewn item, trim off the excess fabric;
- Leave 2 cm allowances for the seams. When all the pieces of fabric have been trimmed, you can start sewing the skirt;
- Secure each side of the skirt with pins. Thanks to this, the product will be stitched much faster. For thick material, it is better to use denim thread, and for thin material, cotton thread. But it is necessary to make a double seam with it so that it does not tear.
Model with fabric insert
After work, you need to properly care for your skirt.
You need to wash it carefully, the water temperature should not exceed 60 degrees, but it all depends on the material. It is advisable to use liquid powders and conditioners that will not make the product and threads shiny. It is advisable to dry things that were hemmed at home outside, but so that direct sunlight does not fall on them. Since under the influence of ultraviolet light the folds on the skirt can dry out and crack, the same applies to cotton threads.
Skirts can be ironed at any temperature, making sure to iron the shortened areas well. You should try not to wash hemmed items too often, because this can damage the seams, especially if they were made by hand. The threads will begin to stick out from the edges of the fabric and it will no longer look neat.
Rework process
In conclusion, it should be noted that making a skirt from pants is quite easy. You must have a small set of handicraft skills and abilities.
VIDEO: How to make a skirt out of jeans?
Source
Stuff Makeover Series:
Part 1 - T-Shirt Makeover Part 2 - DIY T-Shirt Makeover (44 ideas) ... Part 11 - How to widen or space out your jeans waistband! Part 12 - How to put a patch on jeans! Part 13 - We sew a skirt from trousers with our own hands: pattern Part 14 - How to widen the waist of jeans Part 15 - We copy the jeans pattern from the finished product Part 16 - We sew a bag. Processing a jeans pocket!/jeans pocket (2020) Part 17 - How to quickly insert a slider into a zipper. Meter zipper.
