https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-two-tone-pants • Posted by Stacie G.
I love taking simple pieces of clothing and mixing everything up. I've made a two-tone cardigan before, but I don't know why I never thought to mix up the legs of a pair of pants. :) When I was choosing the colors of the pants, I didn't want to choose colors that contrasted too much (blue+orange, red+green, purple+yellow) for fear that I'd look like some Harlequin-like character, so I decided to go with cobalt and navy.
I love taking simple pieces of clothing and mixing everything up. I've made a two-tone cardigan before, but I don't know why I never thought to mix up the legs of a pair of pants. :) When I was choosing the colors of the pants, I didn't want to choose colors that contrasted too much (blue+orange, red+green, purple+yellow) for fear that I'd look like some Harlequin-like character, so I decided to go with cobalt and navy.
First you need two pairs of identical pants. I got mine at Forever21. Then you need to rip out the seams that connect the two legs together.
When you get to the zipper, you need to cut an opposing J so that the pants fit together.
Then pin everything together and make sure your seams line up.
Since I don't have a serger, I stitched a zigzag stitch to strengthen the seams between the two pant legs. I also stitched the pockets shut on the pants so that the pants would lie nicer when you're wearing them. I *hate* how trouser-like pants have pockets that buckle out. :)
And that's it!