Rolled Tights Rose

Doll up an outfit with a rolled tights rose...

Posted by carlyjcais

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Don't toss those ripped-up stockings! Got a run? No problem! You can wear them as is and put some dabs of clear nailpolish on the ends of the runs like in my Shredded Tights Tutorial - or try this:

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • Safety Pins or needle & thread
  • Tights

Steps (8 steps, 10 minutes)

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    Lay tights flat on the floor,

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    then fold in half vertically, one leg on top of the other.

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    Starting at the toes...

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    roll both legs up towards the hips. Fold the hip area under (or cut it off).

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    Secure with a couple safety pins or handstitching, and voila!

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    Instant chiffon-y rose to pin on a lapel, belt, bag, or jacket pocket.

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    You can also pull each leg of the tights around your neck,

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    the rose up that way, and create a neck decoration.