Genius. This particular DYI is not only great for all skill levels but for all body types as well. Honey child, you hit it out of the ballpark with this one.
I would have more confidence on where to put the crotch with another pair of favorites as a guide when I start cutting. I also would LOVE if you could do a tutorial on putting pockets on/in existing pants so I can have my phone in my pocket. So many dress pants and pajamas lack back pockets and it’s such a pain. I am thinking a pocket Velcro’d in, or stitched to the waistband or even stitched to the surface?? Loved this video!
a great reminder; I have been wanting to turn some maxi dresses into jumpsuits for a cpl years now! I love how you simplify things; it gives me that extra boost of encouragement to just get it done..
I learned tailoring in the eighties, when, with my sewing experience, ( I designed and made my own clothes in High school , friends wanted to borrow them ! )I was hired to be a Tailors assistant. I worked on mens suits mainly, what an invaluable education Love your work !
Here is a little tip that I use for getting the "crotch" correct. Use a sloper or pattern that you know works for you. Lay the garment so front and back seam are opposite (laying left and right - so you will not cut them out at the same time), match up your front waist with the pattern and cut that crotch out follow the depth of the pattern and do the same on the back. This way you know the final fit will work. I love seeing your creativity - gives me lots of idea. Thanks.
Love this one SO much. Great tips in here for beginners or people like me who have been doing this forever & still don’t really know what they’re doing lol
I love this and have literally started doing this with one of my skirts right now! Tip for those of you with bigger booties like me... If you aren't sure how low the crotch needs to start, use a pin or chalk or something to mark it 🎶 in the back and in the front 🎶 so you can pull the back waistband up the right amount to make the marks line up, then cut away :D Thanks Orly! I wore this skirt occasionally, but as big swooshy comfy pants that won't fly up on breezy days, I'll wear them heaps more 🎉
Found your diy love the simplicity and ease of turning skirt into pants, new subscriber here. I crochet, I make jewelry. But never been able to do much sewing. I think you will be my teacher
New subscriber here! This is such a great idea, for those of us who like the look of skirts but the feel of pants! Also, super great that you use thrift store finds not new
I remember a great video from last (?) summer, where you did the exact opposite thing...turning loose pants from similarly brightly patterned fabrics into skirts! It's so much fun, how we can customize our finds that way, isn't it?
Perfect! I'm a novice sewer and I've been looking for a way to turn skirts into trousers because I seldom wear skirts. Those stretchy black ones looked fantastic!
Orly, you’re a genius!!! They all look so cool and you’d never know what they were before. I love wide legged pants, but won’t pay a high amount for them. Now I can take a maxi skirt and make my own. I just found you and I’m so happy I did. Peace ✌🏽
you could probably find a pair of pants that you like where they sit on your waist/hips and use that length as a ref. Provably also start lower/closer to the bottom of the leg though, bc you can always cut away more, but adding fabric back can be difficult.
Love all 3 of these! I just subscribed. Saw another video of yours turning T shirts into baby pants- really loved those as well. As a beginner I haven’t quite figured out my machine but I’m excited to try all of these up cycles! Thanks so much.
i finally gathered the energy to relearn how to use a sewing machine after years of not touching one… and this is my first project!! such an awesome tutorial, i’m stoked and lucky to have found it 😭
That's great but how do you measure the crouch to the waist . To make sure it fits under right and how much space are you to leave if you have a big bum.
Best take a pair of existing pants and use them as a pattern. If you have a more extreme figure, it might be worth the effort to ask a friend, to help with pinning and fitting the pants properly.
The main thing to watch out for which wasn’t mentioned, is where to start the cut, if it’s short, it becomes low rise pants or if one cuts longer it becomes a high rise.
I guess I was imagining all of them being low and drop crotch. So cutting the rise shorter would make them less drop crotch. Making the cut lower would make a longer drop crotch.
Happy Mother’s Day ❤ I have been wanting some pants just like this! Must go thrifting…. As a beginner what is the best way to measure for the crotch? Put in on and pin where mine is then determine how much lower I want the pants crotch to be or is there a better way to measure? Thank you so much. I have loved your channel for years and it keeps getting better! 😊
I might have missed it, but how do you determine where you cut (where the inseam would start)? I have quite a few skirts that I don't wear that would make awesome wide leg pants. Thank you. Brilliant!
I am very new to sewing, dont know how measurements work either but I love your videos because you simplify daunting tasks, lol (Thank you!) I have however tried to make a jumpsuit from a dress but something went terribly wrong🙊 and im hoping i can still save it in some way. After sewing it i tried it on and now its pulling up in the crotch area. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
How would you adjust this method for a larger (a-hem, actually kinda fat) person? We need more depth front-to-back than you need, and our pants patterns have a bit of a horn shape to create that depth. Any suggestions? Do you have an XXL friend you could take thrifting for starter garments?
My mil loved blue jean skirts and most of them are my size but I don't wear anything but pants now. After her death I have kept some of them to make into pants...the crotch was the hardest part to get to fit and I took a pair of pants that fit really well and used them as my guide.
Genius. This particular DYI is not only great for all skill levels but for all body types as well. Honey child, you hit it out of the ballpark with this one.
aw that makes me so happy!! thank you!
I would have more confidence on where to put the crotch with another pair of favorites as a guide when I start cutting. I also would LOVE if you could do a tutorial on putting pockets on/in existing pants so I can have my phone in my pocket. So many dress pants and pajamas lack back pockets and it’s such a pain. I am thinking a pocket Velcro’d in, or stitched to the waistband or even stitched to the surface?? Loved this video!
a great reminder; I have been wanting to turn some maxi dresses into jumpsuits for a cpl years now! I love how you simplify things; it gives me that extra boost of encouragement to just get it done..
I learned tailoring in the eighties, when, with my sewing experience, ( I designed and made my own clothes in High school , friends wanted to borrow them ! )I was hired to be a Tailors assistant.
I worked on mens suits mainly, what an invaluable education
Love your work !
love that!!
Look out Lululemon because Orly’s grey pants are taking over! Their so cute and look very comfy. All of them do! Happy Mothers Day Orly💃🏻
Here is a little tip that I use for getting the "crotch" correct. Use a sloper or pattern that you know works for you. Lay the garment so front and back seam are opposite (laying left and right - so you will not cut them out at the same time), match up your front waist with the pattern and cut that crotch out follow the depth of the pattern and do the same on the back. This way you know the final fit will work. I love seeing your creativity - gives me lots of idea. Thanks.
There are always so many skirts at the thrift store people pass over because they aren’t figure flattering. This gives them NEW LIFE!!!♥️
yes!! I'm constantly checking them out now
How do you decide how far down from the waist to start cutting?
I can’t even use a sewing machine, but you so inspire me to learn! I love all of these! ❤️🤘🏼
Love this one SO much. Great tips in here for beginners or people like me who have been doing this forever & still don’t really know what they’re doing lol
I thought I was the only one with forever skill and still working it out.
Hi ! I love that you show the errors that could happen along the way, why it is an error and how to correct it. Love your videos 🧡
Im so glad that's helpful, Ill keep including it
The black one seems to really suit your style. Love this idea.
I love this and have literally started doing this with one of my skirts right now!
Tip for those of you with bigger booties like me... If you aren't sure how low the crotch needs to start, use a pin or chalk or something to mark it 🎶 in the back and in the front 🎶 so you can pull the back waistband up the right amount to make the marks line up, then cut away :D
Thanks Orly! I wore this skirt occasionally, but as big swooshy comfy pants that won't fly up on breezy days, I'll wear them heaps more 🎉
thank you! great tip!
I love your use of 🎶😂. My plan is to just use a pair of palazzo pants that I have to make sure I have enough booty room😉
I have been wondering about this very thing for quite a while now 😊 thank you so much!
Your diy hacks are the best of all
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Found your diy love the simplicity and ease of turning skirt into pants, new subscriber here. I crochet, I make jewelry. But never been able to do much sewing. I think you will be my teacher
New subscriber here! This is such a great idea, for those of us who like the look of skirts but the feel of pants! Also, super great that you use thrift store finds not new
thank you!!
LOVED the first skirt to pants and then you tied the bottoms!!!🤗🙌🎉
I remember a great video from last (?) summer, where you did the exact opposite thing...turning loose pants from similarly brightly patterned fabrics into skirts!
It's so much fun, how we can customize our finds that way, isn't it?
Yes yes! How did you know? I’ve been wanting to know how to do this. Thank you!!❤
Yes! I have a piece I’ve been wanting to do this to, but couldn’t find a tutorial I liked. Thank you Orly!
Great ideas, Orly! I loved them all!
Beautiful pair of dress pants 👖 great job!❤️😊🌻👍🌷
This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for, simple and easy too. So excited to try this!
Perfect! I'm a novice sewer and I've been looking for a way to turn skirts into trousers because I seldom wear skirts. Those stretchy black ones looked fantastic!
Love this idea.
This is my favorite kind of Orly video! I have a number of skirts that would be so much better as pants!
yay!!
Wow. Those all look amazing.
Orly, you’re a genius!!! They all look so cool and you’d never know what they were before. I love wide legged pants, but won’t pay a high amount for them. Now I can take a maxi skirt and make my own. I just found you and I’m so happy I did. Peace ✌🏽
Really cute! I love the blk and why striped skirt/pants. Great mods!
Where have you been all my life??? I can not wait to try these ideas!!!
Great vid as always Orly! Quick question - how do you determine how high to cut the crotch seam?
you could probably find a pair of pants that you like where they sit on your waist/hips and use that length as a ref. Provably also start lower/closer to the bottom of the leg though, bc you can always cut away more, but adding fabric back can be difficult.
I would either pin it on you and then cut it a little lower to accommodate for the back. Or use a pair of pants you like as a guide
Happy Mother's day Orly
So cute❤ Good job you!
Now I know what to do with all those skirts I have in my closet that I haven't used since I was pregnant. Cool Beans!
Great I like your beautiful trick now I’ll also applied on my dresses ❤😂
EXACTLY! And about my level of sewing!
I find lots of cute skirts that i wouldn't wear but as PANTS....YES!
Very cool. Thanks, Orly!
Love all 3 of these! I just subscribed. Saw another video of yours turning T shirts into baby pants- really loved those as well. As a beginner I haven’t quite figured out my machine but I’m excited to try all of these up cycles! Thanks so much.
i finally gathered the energy to relearn how to use a sewing machine after years of not touching one… and this is my first project!! such an awesome tutorial, i’m stoked and lucky to have found it 😭
I have been looking and looking for a video like this! Thank you!❤
Brilliant idea. But I think I might turn my jumpsuit into a maxi dress. Thanks for sharing Orli
I just found your channel entirely by accident. After watching that video I'm a subscriber😃. Wow you make that look easy!
That's great but how do you measure the crouch to the waist . To make sure it fits under right and how much space are you to leave if you have a big bum.
Best take a pair of existing pants and use them as a pattern. If you have a more extreme figure, it might be worth the effort to ask a friend, to help with pinning and fitting the pants properly.
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Thank you kindly. 🙋♀️🌹
i liked the wide leg blue ones the best but they are all a great idea!
They look great! I am going to try this!
That's so awesome ❤.
Nice job, they all turned out cute! The second one is my favorite, they give me concert or beachy vibes!
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🥰 So cute, love them.
NICE Sneakers, my friend!
Oooohhhh!!!!! I loved this one!! Thank you
Fabulous 🎉
Thanks for shr'n 🔥 I'm really enjoying ya video's 🎉 you're inspiring me to get started 👏💨
You’re a genius!!!
Thank you!!!❤
The main thing to watch out for which wasn’t mentioned, is where to start the cut, if it’s short, it becomes low rise pants or if one cuts longer it becomes a high rise.
I guess I was imagining all of them being low and drop crotch. So cutting the rise shorter would make them less drop crotch. Making the cut lower would make a longer drop crotch.
Wow, very innovative
Fantastic ! I have limited sewing ability and a lot of skirts I love but don't like wearing skirts.
Fantastic 😍
Happy Mother's Day!
I don’t understand why I have gone my whole life without doing that 😮
A stack of old skirts have just been predesignated! Thanks much, ❤
Cute! ❤
Ok I'm shopping for a bunch of skirts and dresses... LOL
Excellent
Happy Mother’s Day ❤
I have been wanting some pants just like this! Must go thrifting….
As a beginner what is the best way to measure for the crotch? Put in on and pin where mine is then determine how much lower I want the pants crotch to be or is there a better way to measure?
Thank you so much. I have loved your channel for years and it keeps getting better! 😊
Yea I would pin in the front where you want it to end and then add about 3" for the back
Yasssssssss woot!!!! I have worn to death skirts that are becoming slouch pants today!!! yessssss!! thanks girl!
You’re a genius 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I might have missed it, but how do you determine where you cut (where the inseam would start)? I have quite a few skirts that I don't wear that would make awesome wide leg pants. Thank you. Brilliant!
Where is the cream colored sweater from?-love it!
I am very new to sewing, dont know how measurements work either but I love your videos because you simplify daunting tasks, lol (Thank you!) I have however tried to make a jumpsuit from a dress but something went terribly wrong🙊 and im hoping i can still save it in some way. After sewing it i tried it on and now its pulling up in the crotch area. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Just awesome! I've got a dress I wanna turn into a romper. Perfect 🥰 💯 ❤ 😘
Genius 🎉!! Come back, we need you 😢
New sub. Love your style but also how straight to the point your vids are.
I just found you and I freakin love you
So Awesome! L O V E!!❤
Great tutorial. Thank you so much. I will subscribe!😊
I’m going to ‘thrift’ some stuff from the back of my closet!
love your diy videos🥰🥰🥰 so good. Can you do a diy with an integrated corset in a Blazer (inspiration Mugler)?
Love the video!!
Very pretty 😀
How would you adjust this method for a larger (a-hem, actually kinda fat) person? We need more depth front-to-back than you need, and our pants patterns have a bit of a horn shape to create that depth. Any suggestions? Do you have an XXL friend you could take thrifting for starter garments?
Changed a skirt I don’t wear into wide leg pants I love
Maxi dress i got did not have a waistband and this got me stumped. It's not stretchy material.
I'm doing this to every maxi skirt I own!! I'm tired of weating bike shorts under my skirts in the summer
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How low do you need to start cutting?
Love this How do you know where to start cutting? Do I measure from my waist to crotch area?
Yes you would measure how low you want the crotch to be. This style is best with a slightly drop crotch because its not meant to be super fitted
My mil loved blue jean skirts and most of them are my size but I don't wear anything but pants now. After her death I have kept some of them to make into pants...the crotch was the hardest part to get to fit and I took a pair of pants that fit really well and used them as my guide.
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great now I just have to learn how to sew
You can take the cut offs and make a diamond gusset to put in the crotch, it should help them fit a little more like regular pants.
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Love this. Just be mindful, this technique only works it your body type is slender.
I did the reverse: turned pants into skirts for my elderly mother. Stretch pants with stretch waistbands.
Just what I was looking for... I have a dress that I need to be pants.
How do you know how high to cut the crotch?
How to shorten the crotch of thrifted pants . A dart? Back rise
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