Diy Cut Up Leggings

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

Diy cut up leggings.

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 you are a diy fan then these are the leggings that you want to create. Read for a rockin back to school look that might be against the dress code. Turn under the top edge 1 4 inch first and then 1 inside.

Insert this with the help of a safety pin. Then fold under your raw edge a 1 2 inch and pin in place shown on left. Cut the fabric along the top bottom and inseam. Stitch the gap closed.

Cut elastic of size waist round minus 1. If you ve been wearing short skirts sans tights all summer go higher. First cut off your leggings a half inch longer than you d like them. See more ideas about diy clothing diy clothes diy fashion.

Scissors make sure they are sharp enough to cut fabric well. But its not just about wearing simple leggings that started in the 1980 s today s leggings are unique creative and fun. Also this detail will look best on leggings that are not super tight and have a good amount of stretch. Do not cut along the folded edge of the fabric.

If you re just not that into bearing your upper thighs start an inch or so above the knee. Then use your double needle and sew in place. The leggings is ready. If your leggings do have a side seam you can just create your detail on the front and back of the legs.

To cut out your fabric pieces for sewing leggings use a rotary cutter and cut along the top bottom and inseam of your pattern. Leave a 1 gap open to insert elastic. Mark your line with a pin or a piece of chalk or a pen or whatever. As it is a bias cut pressing is not optional top stitch along the edge.