Diy Cut Up Leggings

Nov 12 2017 explore deedra s board cut out leggings on pinterest.

Diy cut up leggings.

Turn under the top edge 1 4 inch first and then 1 inside. Stitch the gap closed. Then fold under your raw edge a 1 2 inch and pin in place shown on left. First cut off your leggings a half inch longer than you d like them.

As it is a bias cut pressing is not optional top stitch along the edge. But its not just about wearing simple leggings that started in the 1980 s today s leggings are unique creative and fun. Then use your double needle and sew in place. Insert this with the help of a safety pin.

Cut elastic of size waist round minus 1. Remember to keep the rest of the leg opening out of the way while hemming with your double needle. A simple walk through town or looking on social media and you ll quickly notice just how popular leggings are for women teens and girls. If your leggings do have a side seam you can just create your detail on the front and back of the legs.

Try old pair of black leggings on and determine how high on the leg you want your cuts. Leave a 1 gap open to insert elastic. The leggings is ready. Do not cut along the folded edge of the fabric.

Read for a rockin back to school look that might be against the dress code. See more ideas about diy clothing diy clothes diy fashion. Scissors make sure they are sharp enough to cut fabric well. Mark your line with a pin or a piece of chalk or a pen or whatever.

Don t be shy if you ve never picked up a needle and thred. If you are a diy fan then these are the leggings that you want to create. If you ve been wearing short skirts sans tights all summer go higher. Also this detail will look best on leggings that are not super tight and have a good amount of stretch.