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Get inspired with all these pants upcycle and refashion tutorials! It’s a way to turn your pants into something great with these sewing projects!
When I had the idea to put together a list of pants upcycle and refashion tutorials I was worried I wouldn’t find very many. I know I refashion pants all the time, but I didn’t know if other people refashioned pants too.
Well, I was wrong because you can choose one of these many there are lots and lots of pants refashion tutorials out there and here are just fourteen.
What is refashioning?
Refashioning is to fashion clothing again or differently. I usually use this to describe when I’m sewing clothing to fit different or to look different, but the majority of the item stays the same.
what is upcycling?
Upcycling is to reuse material to create something better than the original. I usually use this to describe when I’m sewing adult clothing into clothing for children or I’m sewing clothing into an accessory or house item.
Do you love to refashion? Check out these lists of refashion ideas! There’s something for everyone!
- T-shirt refashion and upcycle tutorials
- Dress refashion tutorials
- Button up shirt refashion tutorials
- Sweatshirt Hacks and Refashions
- Sweater refashion and upcycle tutorials
- Coat refashion projects
Pants Upcycle and Refashion Tutorials
KID PANTS UPCYCLE AND REFASHION TUTORIALS
Use the hem or pocket of a pair of pants, and turn it into baby shoes! These baby shoes are fast and easy, but they do require a hem.
Learn how to upcycle adult basketball shorts into basketball shorts for children. Use an upcycled shorts sewing pattern for a quick sew!
This is slightly different but you can upcycle adult swim trunks into the perfect swim trunks for kids and babies!
Use the hem from a pair of pants or shorts to make baby shorts! Get the free pattern in a couple of baby sizes!
This is a great refashion for boys. Use an adult pair of cargo pants and turn them into little boy cargo pants! They love having all those pockets!
Learn how to make an upcycled jeans fabric basket using the hems cut off of jeans. These small diy fabric baskets are perfect for organizing drawers!
Learn how to make a DIY water bottle holder by upcycling a pair of pants. Reuse the hem for quicker sewing for this easy, summer sewing project!
Learn how to make a DIY bike bag by upcycling the leg of a pair of pants. This sewing project is quick and easy, and it holds all the essentials on your bike!
If your kids pants are too short than turn them into knickerbockers! I love the look of knickerbockers, and this is a really easy tutorial!
If your kids pants are too short, but you need them to be long for warmth then this is a great tutorial for you. You cut off the hem and add some other fabric to get a fun colorblocked look.
Use a pair of men's dress pants and turn them into slim dress pants for little boys!
If the knees of your kids pants are stained or ripped then this simple tutorial is for you! Add some fun knee patches to make them look like new again!
WOMEN PANTS UPCYCLE AND REFASHION TUTORIALS
Learn how to upcycle jeans into a tote bag. This beginner sewing project is a quick and easy bag to sew, and it already has pockets!
Learn how to hem shorts with a cuff for a casual and fun look. This sewing tutorial requires minimal sewing and can be done by hand.
Pajama pants come in really fun prints and patterns so you can use them to make a simple woven top. I did have to use a sewing pattern to get the shape of the top right, but it was worth it!
Learn how to add cuffs to pajama pants to make them more like joggers and to add a little bit of length!
Update some pants you already have in your wardrobe with this fun and easy refashion tutorial!
The woven jogger trend is still going strong and you can easily make your own with this pants tutorial!
With just some paint you can make your own metallic pants! How stunning would these be at a holiday party?!
Update those old sweatpants into trendy joggers with this refashion tutorial. This is one of the simplest updates you can do and the result is great!
If you make something using this pattern, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
