Sunday, June 15, 2014

Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion

Despite my loathing of ironing, I love linen. It makes no sense, I know. But it's so casual, easy-breezy, comfy, effortless, and cool- I can't help it! This favorite sandy linen pant bit the dust last summer, so I had to find a way to rework it into my wardrobe for this summer.

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Before & After

After teaching loads of music classes, crawling around the floor with the kiddos in them, these pants were worn through at the knee.

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Initial Problem

So that is where they got the first chop, at the knee, after which, I split open the inner seams of the legs.

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion First Chops

Pulling those inner seams together, right to left, instead of front to back, I marked a nice straight, center line with chalk, for a skirt seam.

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Marking the New Seam

After removing some of the excess fabric, and pinning along the line, I sewed her up. Then flipped over and treated the same on the other side.

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion New Seam Close-Up

Very carefully, (undoing a few of the stitches I'd just sewn) I got the lines to match up perfectly on the right-sides, and continued the top-stitch detail all the way down both faces of the skirt along its newly constructed seams. This part made me super nervous- but it turned out ok!

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Top-Stitch Detail

In front of a mirror, I tried it on, and pinned it up and down several times before deciding on the desired length; then chopped once again. I went rather moderate, but can certainly shorten it further if I have a change of heart.

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Length Adjustment

Finishing the bottom with an easy little hem was the final step...

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Bottom Hem

... besides stepping back to admire my work.

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Complete

And wearing it, of course! Is there anything more perfect for a beach mini-vaca than a little linen skirt? (Even if it is wrinkly again after a 4 hour car ride?)

Ulterior Alterations: Linen Pant to Skirt Refashion Worn

Thing is, I have a dark brown pair too, with the same worn out knees... trying to decide what to do. Something different I think, but not sure what!?

8 comments:

  1. Great refashion Vanessa! That gives me the idea, of do the same to my linen trousers. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm so glad this sparked an idea for you, Ana! Thanks for checking it out, and please, let me know when you've done yours. I can't wait to see!

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  2. You're getting good! Pro at the step by step instructions, too. (I have to sign in to leave comments. Brilliant!)

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    1. Thank you! I'm still learning as I go, but its exciting to see my own progress! xo

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  3. I love it, it has become like a beautiful skirt, you'd think it was before pants, is perfect.

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