Zipper "Corset" From Pants

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  Step 1

  So the first step, if you do it the way that I did, is to cut the bottom off of a pair of pants. I used a pair of black pants from the Gap that my cousin donated. This would also work if you just have a tube of fabric, though. Just make sure it is big enough to wrap around you, and long enough to cover as much of your midriff as you'd like to cover.

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  Step 2

  Fun part! Measure your bust, waist, and hips. Lay your two pieces of fabric on top of each other and pin. I marked the top with half my bust measurement, the center with half my waist, and the bottom with half my hip, and then made a curve to connect them. Sew along the curve, and you now have a lovely hourglass shape to your top!

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  Step 3

  Measure to the exact center, and cut a straight vertical line down the middle - this is where your closure of choice will go

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  Step 4

  Next, clean up the top and bottom - since I used pants, I already had a hem on top. I measured sixteen inches down from the top to get the bottom hem - I'm tall and I wanted it a little longer.

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  Step 5

  Attach your zipper, or whatever you're using for a closure, to the line you cut down the middle.

• Step 6

  Embellish! I just got a new sewing machine with an embroidery function, so I put a little row of flowers on mine. Since I wanted more red, I threw on some straps from an old bra. I'm also planning on adding grommets and ribbon in the back so it looks more like a true corset.

  That's it! Please post comments, criticisms, questions and of course any versions <333

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Violet O. 1st July 2017

Great idea! I love the added embellishment at the top. That really sets it off. I think you forgot to mention adding seam allowances before cutting the curves. This idea might work best with stretch denim or other stretch fabrics. Adding adjustable bra straps is a great idea for women like me. I'm large busted and would be concerned about a strapless garment staying up. <3

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amazeballs · Tyler, Texas, US 17th August 2013

Love this! I wish you'd post a video, though, because your drawn directions are a bit confusing.

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Recycled Miracles · Stateline, Nevada, US · 63 projects 18th January 2013

I love this idea and plan on making one this weekend. I am thinking I might try to side in pockets along the sides (where boning would be) and using pieces of a gallon milk jug. If I cut a bunch tit might even be like a thick boning. HHHHHHMMMM if I don't sew the hem in those areas and only fold the fabric over I could the milk jug pieces removable for washing. Will definitely post pics for you

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XoXoJMGoXoX 5th July 2012

Could You Possibly Make A Video Or Something?? I'm Confused!!

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Pippa · 5 projects 15th October 2011

This looks lovely I'm thinking about making one for Halloween but I'm kinda confused do you use both legs or one I don't really see how it would work with just one leg...

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Anmorata · Lodi, New Jersey, US · 24 projects 6th September 2011

yes! i have a pair of pants i can use! this is so easy to! thanks

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Destiney Y. · Green River, Utah, US · 36 projects 11th July 2011

super sexy!. this is perfect i have a pair of tripp pants that the button and come out of and all the belt lops are falling off.. yeah there just sad after squsing my pregnant butt into em 4 times and now im way to skinny for em.

so yeah once again my clothes hording pays off lol!

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Sara A. · 1 project 21st April 2011

Wow I absolutely LOVE this project, I'll be making a million of them haha :] I've been looking for something cool to do with these cheetah print pants I'll never wear lol!

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Amanda L. · 1 project 1st April 2011

Sorry - use the BOTTOM. I actually made a skirt with the top of mine, and then made the corset from the leftover bottoms.

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Danniee M. · 2 projects 1st April 2011

waitt.....
what part of the jeans do we use?
the top or bottom XD

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