If you follow me on IG you will have noticed that my style is fairly classic. I do occasionally like to try new trends, but I always go back to the classics.
The joggers trend for example. I like the look on other people, but wasn't sure about it for me. Plus if I wanted a pair which was long enough I'd have to buy them online and I wanted to try them on first. Oh the drama!
So I took a pair of wide leg pants that I wasn't that fussed on and refashioned them.
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| Top: Long Tall Sally / Necklace: Made By Me Pants: Made By Me / Shoes: Target |
Here's how I did it:
1. Try pants on inside out & pin inside seam to desired width. I started just above my knee and worked my way down.
*Important tip* - make sure you leave the ankle opening wide enough to get your foot out! I may or may not have (totally did) pinned myself into my pants then couldn't get them off.
2. Sew along line of pins & try them on again to ensure you're happy before cutting off the excess fabric. Finish seams.
3. I added cuffs to the bottom of my pants rather than just making a casing to tread elastic at the bottom. This gave me some extra length. The cuffs I used were knit fabric.
Ta da! An easy refashion from old wide leg pants to joggers.
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| Photos c/o of wonderful Husband |
I've already worn these pants more in their new life as joggers than I ever did when they were wide legged.
Have you embraced the joggers trend?
Such a fun idea! Glad you're getting your use out of the pants now! I have like two joggers. They are more for around the house, as I am short and feel like they are for taller girls! Like the idea to re make something you already own so you're not spending a ton of money of the "trendy" items!
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Thanks Ruth! I love being able to make or remake clothes that I know I won't wear a lot and are just seasonal trendy items.
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Allison, you've made me wish I could sew! I love this idea and I love your new pants! Plus you look fabulous! X
ReplyDeleteThank you Anneka! You CAN sew, like any skill it just takes practice! I have a really simple dress to skirt refashion coming on Monday which is a perfect project to start with. X Allison
DeleteYou are super clever! And thanks for keeping it real by not pinning yourself into the pants! These look amazing and I am so jelous of your talent! www.yummomummo.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Melissa! You have great style so that means a lot! X Allison
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