recreated velvet skirt

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To make this skirt from my Dad's old velvet pants, I took the side seams apart carefully to the waist. I left the waistband, fly, and pockets intact. I cut out the triangles for making the skirt flare from the leg bottoms of my pants. This was a fun recreation and fun to know I'm wearing my Dad's pants.

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Dad's velvet pants

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nehmah Ï Posted 5 March 2008 at 6:30 PM
As ye sew, so shall ye rip.

Nice restyling work. Dad had best look out for his wardrobe! Did you dye the tights? They are what my granddaughter wants.
TinkCanSewTo Ï Posted 5 March 2008 at 11:16 PM

wow! I really love this idea! great job too :)
justelaite Ï Posted 7 March 2008 at 7:28 AM

this looks great!
daicrinne Ï Posted 15 March 2008 at 1:04 PM
wishing I had time for sewing.

Thanks! I did not dye the tights but it's not difficult to do, just choose some white or skin-tone tights and dip them in dye. For multiple colours, you probably need to let them dry in between; I've only done single coloured ones.