PROJECT 7
PANT LEGS TO PLEATED SKIRT
WHAT YOU NEED
Pants
Fabric shears
Pins or clips
Grid ruler
Marking tool
Sewing machine or hand-sewing supplies
Iron
Optional: Serger or overlock machine
Estimated time: 2 to 3 hours
Skill Level: Advanced
TIP:
Choose pants that fit you nicely on the waist for minimal alterations.
Pleated skirts aren’t meant to be worn only with school uniforms or for afternoon tennis matches. Pair one with a chunky sweater and knee-high boots for a fall outfit or your favorite t-shirt and sneakers when running your day-to-day errands. Now that you know how to turn pants into a skirt, you can experiment with creating different ...
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