Don't Throw Out Old Tights, Do THIS Instead
So you have an old pair of tights with a rip in one leg? You’re probably about to throw them out.
But can you imagine there’s a way to upcycle them into a sexy evening top for a night out?
I’m about to show you exactly how!
This works best with dark-colored tights that have a thicker, defined waist to thigh area.
Tools and materials:
- Old thick tights
- Scissors
- Cropped bandeau top
1. Tights
Lay your tights out on a flat surface so you can see exactly what you’re cutting.
You can see mine are quite thick at the top.
2. Scissors
Grab a pair of sewing scissors. You don’t want the tights to ladder when you cut them, so make sure those scissors are nice and sharp.
3. Cut
Cut off the laddered or ripped leg.
Make sure your cut is within the thicker area at the top.
Leave the crotch area intact and just cut off the leg.
I cut mine at a slight angle.
4. Wear
You’ll need a bandeau or something similar to wear under the tights, as even the more solid section will still be transparent.
Turn the tights upside down so the waistband becomes the lower edge of your top.
Put your head through the hole where you cut off the leg and put your arm through the other leg.
DIY tights top
Now adjust it so it looks good. Fold in the raw edges neatly.
This isn’t a top you can wear more than a couple of times at best. For a night out, it looks pretty cool though, don’t you think?
Would you wear it? Comment down below.
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Would NOT wear as shown- definitely can tell there is a crotch on your shoulder- maybe dress it up with rhinestones, or attach something on that area to make it look a little different?????? Otherwise could be a good idea.
Might be a neat way to make a pair of sweater tights into a shirt too. They don’t run like other tights, so you might be able to keep both legs, cut out the crotch area and go from there. Turn under the raw cut edges, maybe even add some cute trim, could look fun and funky. (And they could be a warm and interesting layer under a short sleeved or sleeveless t-shirt to create a different look too.)