Shorten Or Change Trouser Leg Styles, Inspired by the past. Post 760 by Angela Lansbury.
I was looking at an old post on altering trouser legs (pants legs) which were too long. I had scanned down to check on any posts lacking pictures and this post popped up about shortening suggestions. Update May 5th 2026 Trouser Leg Styles When I looked up trouser styles in Wikipedia weeks later I found many more style from historic options. Public domain image from Wikipedia. Whilst I have the scissors in my hand, and have the nerve to cut up fabric, what more can I do with trouser legs? Slit Trouser Legs But that would expose my legs. Sexy, but impractical. Balloon or Barrel Ankles Attention-getting. Different. Wide legs with godets (triangular insets). Make Tabs to Shorten Trouser Legs Like the ones on shirt sleeves. A ribbon of fabric to be sewn in below the knee. Cut the ribbon to just shorter than the fabric leg's cuff so the ribbon doesn't dangle down untidily and annoying your ankle or tripping you up. Sew a button on the outside. Cut a slit slightly larger than...