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Want a funky pair of pants? Swap the legs for a unique twist on a wardrobe staple!
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.

Posted by Stacie G. from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • Published See Stacie G.'s 39 projects »
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  • How to make trousers. Diy Two Tone Pants - Step 1
    Step 1

    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.

  • How to make trousers. Diy Two Tone Pants - Step 2
    Step 2

    When you get to the zipper, you need to cut an opposing J so that the pants fit together.

  • How to make trousers. Diy Two Tone Pants - Step 3
    Step 3

    Then pin everything together and make sure your seams line up.

  • How to make trousers. Diy Two Tone Pants - Step 4
    Step 4

    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. :)

  • How to make trousers. Diy Two Tone Pants - Step 5
    Step 5

    And that's it!

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