How to convert trousers and shorts into skirts. See Dress of the day 207, royal blue, converted from trousers (Americans say pants).
The pretty fabric of the royal blue trousers meant that they stayed in my wardrobe for months, years. I never wore them. I rediscovered them when I had a sort out, looking for a new outfit to wear, and found them.
Why don't I wear trousers any more? They are too hot, too constricting. Especially in summer and the tropics. Life is easier when you wear a skirt because you can wear a slip underneath and wash that out and dry it overnight. You can wear the skirt two or more times before washing it.
How can you convert a pair of trousers into a skirt? Simple. Just slit up the inside seam of both legs towards where they meet at the crotch. Since the legs of the garment reach the ankles, unlike shorts, you end up with a long skirt, which is what I like to wear.
You can wear the new skirt with a slit at the front and a slit at the back. Or you can turn the skirt around and wear it like a cheongsam with slits at the sides.
What about the projection which was the crotch? You could cut it off. Make the spare fabric into a rose. Add it to connect a should strap made of ribbon.
Or temporarily just hide it. Anything slightly slit or sticking out can be concealed under a long jacket, or hemmed.
I found the dress was too long. I caught my shoes it it. I trod on it as I stepped forward and nearly fell over. I was nervous going down steps. I thought it would drag on the ground and get dirty or wet.
So I hoisted it up over the bust. That worked well. The elastic former waist was now above my bust. I felt that the elastic was wearing loose. Eventually I shall have to replace the elastic. I or you could pleat what is now the top of the long skirt or calf length dress. Or copy the idea I mentioned earlier. Use a ribbon to make shoulder straps. Cut the triangular projections at the side to join the ribbons at the front.
If you ever want to wear the trousers again, you can quickly sew them back together with a running stitch. You could also use the unpicked trousers as a template or pattern for making new trousers.
If you have an unwanted duvet cover or sheet, especially if you have a pillowcase, you could make yourself matching dress and shawl. Make trousers, with the same shawl to complete a second outfit from the three new garments.
Brands & Sizes
White cape blazer by White Bird.
Silky white batwing sleeve top from baby doll pyjamas with matching shorts. White with blue polka dots. brand Amaretta. Made in the USA.
White tee-shirt.
Blue canvas shoes by Vizano, with added black hat elastic from Daiso.
Model appearance
My eyes look baggy. You can cure this by putting egg white on them which contracts as it dries.
Alternatively, get your beauty sleep. Take photos earlier in the day when you look more awake and less tired.
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