turning old pants into skirts | sew w/ me 🪡🤍

hi guys! it's been a while, but i'm excited to share a new sewing tutorial! i'll be showing you how you can turn your old denim or cargo pants into skirts ~ you can pick your own length: mini, midi or maxi. in this tutorial i’ll be making a midi cargo skirt. enjoy watching & save this vid for later! more details below ↓

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what you’ll need
1. old pants
i use the Singer Heavy Duty 4411 sewing machine ^ it’s a beginners sewing machine and i’ve been loving it ever since i got it!

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0:00 - intro
0:36 - what you’ll need
1:24 - 1. deconstruct
2:25 - 2. rip off inseam
3:24 - 3. mark your skirt length
4:02 - 4. flatten the crotch area
5:54 - 5. repeat on the back
6:46 - 6. cut off the bottom
7:11 - 7. close the front split
8:49 - 8. finalise back split
9:15 - 9. finalise the bottom
11:00 - the finished product!

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[clothesnbits]

hii! if u got any questions, lmk down here 🤍

[amishasweetie]

I was on depop and saw someone selling a skirt they made out of cargo capris and I really wanted to know how to make one. Perfect timing 👍

[gnatASMR]

I have a very helpful tip for your next deconstruction project! Look up how to remove a chainstitch seam.. you don’t have to unpick the entire inseam, it will unravel if you pull from the correct side! Saves so much time 😊

[YuriKang-pt]

Just made this. Very very easy to follow. The only thing i did differently is use the rest to make pockets for my skirts. Happy sewing guys 😊

[haoshan]

i love this tutorial, thank you so much!! but i just wanna recommend everyone to press/iron their pants once every step or just before doing everything so that it would be easier to work with (this was taught by my clothing construction professor and it really makes a big difference).

[SheLivesJesus]

You did a really great job! I Have 3 denim pants to do and I'm confident after your great tutorial 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[JenniferJadeKerr]

Thanks so much for this video! I really liked how you kept the little V split at the back. I did the same with my skirt and it came out great! Much appreciated 👏

[JonGS]

Excellent work! So much cuter as a skirt!

[roxanne]

Your voice is so soothing 🥹
I really enjoyed this video as well ♥️

[wardss]

OMG HIIII!! I'VE BEEN REWATCHING YOUR OLD VIDEOS BECAUSE I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!! GLAD YOU'RE BACKKK!! 🥰

[kdhovis]

Excellent video including the EDITING!! Thanks!

[miciamica]

Questo modello è da TANTI ANNI che esiste .
Qualcuna se lo faceva a casa, ma c' era ANCHE la produzione !!
Vedo che la ragazza è in gamba a lavorare, brava !!! 👏👏👏

[LynN-cfnu]

Really excellent tutorial. What a great use for the capris I never wear! I am just about finished making a maxi out of jeans I don’t wear. Deconstructing an extremely well-made jeans was not easy and I made some small rips but was able to hide them when I pinned. Don’t be afraid to try!

[fredxox]

love this tutorial super easy to follow and well explained thank you !

[auntiear]

Great tutorial! Thanx for the detailed vid.

[buzzzoutfits]

Beautiful explanation thank you much ❤

[darlenebattle]

I AYE-DORE that skirt! I want to make several of those b/c as I get older I need skirts that are longer. Thank you for teaching me this.

[reg-ekzd]

This tutorial was very clear and understandable

[kathrynbrandon]

I love it! I have a man's pair khaki similar pair but really to big for me I have been looking to create a similar idea from.

[miminanaa._]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! For now I only ripped off the inseam... I've never done any sewing, I'm afraid to ruin it😅