Sunday, November 03, 2013

Mens Dress Trousers Transform to High Waisted A-line Skirt

I recently refashioned a skirt into a crop top and while I loved the outcome, I felt like it needed a high waisted A-line skirt to carry the look.  I had the perfect pair of mens grey dress trousers.  They had a nice stretch and the color was a perfect match.

Here are the pants on to get an idea of size.


I turned the pants inside out and cut out all of the lining in the legs.  I pinned the pattern to the leg of the pant and cut as best I could.  I definitely had to alter the pattern a bit by narrowing it near the hem.  I added a vent to both sides of the skirt to compensate for this.  I cut the facing for the waist band from what remained of the pants.


I sewed it all together and adjusted the fit a few times to make it just right (or close enough, anyway).  

Here is the finished skirt with the top I recently refashioned.



I just need to throw on a pair of cool black tights and a nice jacket and we are good to go!

The skirt is surprisingly comfy and easy to move in.  I will definitely do another refashion like this in the future if I get my hands on a nice pair of trousers.  It's possible I may even have a black pair waiting in my refashion pile.  

Wouldn't that be perfect?  

I bet you'll hear about it if I do!

For more information about this refashion or to see some of my non-refashion creations check out my blog, Sticky Genius
Thanks!

4 comments:

Carissa said...

Very cute! I'm going to be on the lookout for some men's trousers now to make my own skirt!

Refashion said...

The skirt is fabulous and wll look very good with tights for winter!
Debbie EOD

Unknown said...

Nicely done. I've been needing a highwaisted skirt I just might do this.

jennifer elliott said...

I love the skirt. Again, I would kill to have your abs. I agree ... just pair with tights and cardigan to complete your outfit. Great job!