DIY: How to Sew/Turn Pants Into a Skirt- Mariah Hemmingway Sewing

[@cificare2184]

Thanks for making it simple. Lots of videos end up with the skirt front having an angle seam instead of getting the front flat. Your way is best for a dress skirt! TKS!

[@dominiquethompson3358]

All praises, im so glad I watched this tutorial. I've tried so many times and watched endless videos but couldn't get it down. You made it so easy to understand, I can wait to start making my skirts! Thank you!

[@rubiesmilo7128]

Wow, that outfit is lovely. I bought a lovely pair of trousers from the OP shop yesterday. Thanks to your video, I'm making a skirt out of them today.

[@breejaymsu]

Thank you so much for this video, sis!!! That's much easier than what I was doing from watching some other videos. And thank you for purposely looking up and smiling at the camera. We can tell that you enjoy what you do 🙂

[@alexandrastevens8892]

Thats brilliant, I have a really nice waistcoat and trousers which I don't wear but I wanted to make it into a skirt for western reenactment and you have shown me how. Will be doing it tomorrow, thanks again from the UK 🇬🇧

[@afsanehortiz5854]

You saved the day!!! I can't wait to alter some pants into skirts!!! Thank you!

[@westofeden9321]

I bought 3 pairs of pants online. They were HUGE. To return them would cost more than I paid. Now I have three nice skirts!

[@traycee2404]

I hope to combine my love for thrifting with sewing so I am attempting to learn how to sew. I want to be able to transform thrifted items. I enjoyed your video; you kept it simple. Thank You

[@conivarde9041]

made a skirt with this video 3 years ago... it looked amazing! now that I gained a lot of weight I am rewatching this video to do it again with another pair of pants 😂 thanks for this video!!!! 👏🏻❤️

[@mariahseamsnice]

That's awesome!! Happy Sewing!

[@СаваннаДавидовнаЮоить]

You are such a great teacher! Thank you so much for your great demonstrations and detailed explanations of each step!!!! I appreciate it so much! My suit was a man's, but now I have a lovely pencil skirt with a vest. 80's Sears and Roebuck menswear to modern ladies! Très chic!!

[@mariahseamsnice]

Саванна Давидовна Юоить Awesome!!💃🏻

[@tchissaudrey]

Thank you, you made this so simple, loved it,now head up to turn my linen pants into a skirt 🥰

[@AndreaLopez-oh4th]

Brilliant, Marah! Thank you, thank you 👋🏾👋🏾

[@lydiacamacho2634]

Thank you for keeping it simply, my daughters think bc I have a sewing machine that I know how to use it. Lol! I know a little but they keep giving me projects and your video helped me a lot! I love your new outfit.

[@lydiacamacho2634]

What if i wanted the skirt to be more flowy? Do you know how to do that as well?

[@mariahseamsnice]

Lydia Camacho To add flow to a suit fabric like the one I'm using, using the method I'm showing, I would keep the skirt longer once its sewn to add some flow, I can imagine a more flowy look using this method in knit palazzo pants.(keeping it long) The knit fabric should add more flow. :-)

[@lydiacamacho2634]

Mariah Hemmingway Thank you,😀

[@juliannawehrmeister713]

Oh my goodness! It’s beautiful and you look amazing!

[@janetstone236]

Awesome - great choice of suit and love the skirt you created!

[@YahwehsSoulFood]

Thanks for sharing Mariah! I enjoyed this video, it was welcoming!

[@agooddaytocraft]

I'm excited to try this. I've lost weight & have several pairs of pants I'd like to try this with. Two are at least 2 sizes too big. Thank you so much!

[@Jackiemk007]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video 😊 I can’t wait to make my pants now

[@thesweetlifeeveryday8143]

Excellent tutorial, will be doing this. Thank you!

[@naturalbelle93]

Awesome video! I’m excited to start!

[@thomasinedouglas1280]

Thank you for sharing. I need to use my sewing machine and revamp some clothes. I have not sewn in a while and need to get back into it. This does help to save money.

[@melikadixon6243]

It was an absolute pleasure seeing this video and you! You look great!

[@mariahseamsnice]

Thanks so much Ms. Dixon! I appreciate it!❤

[@cherylharris5695]

So nicely done. Clear instructions to follow; was never sure where to start pining or sewing from once you got the material in the skirt position; I always wondered do you start at tgd very top of the curve or further up. I noticed that the job was made a lot easier to do because you have stripes on the material so it was easier to follow once you start sewing. If there's no lines how far do/can you go up after the curve.

[@sidneyaarmstrong]

I am trying this now. I am attempting to turn a pair of sweat pants into a skirt for my mom. She needs adaptive clothing because she lost the use of one her hands so I thought a pull on skirt might work for her. I have looked at several videos and yours is hands down the easiest and most comprehensive. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@mariahseamsnice]

Awesome!!❤️

[@sidneyaarmstrong]

@@mariahseamsnice I just finished it. The skirt turned out way better than I expected. I used a slip stitch and it looks like a machine stitch. Its invisible. I am so stoked. I just need to make some minor alterations on the waist and it's ready for wearing.

[@mariahseamsnice]

@@sidneyaarmstrong That’s great!! So glad your skirt turned out well!!🪡🧵💃🏻

[@tahishawilliams9853]

I love this video I have pants that I want to turn into skirts for my little girl. this video helped out a lot ...thantk you and keep them coming.

[@jewels8286]

All I can say is Excellent, Excellent Excellent! (Perfect Fit)

[@malissawhite4569]

Mariah Hemmingway: GREAT JOB. I'm thinking of starting back sewing.

[@mariahseamsnice]

Malissa White Thanks!.. Yes!! Do it!❤️

[@malissawhite4569]

@@mariahseamsnice : I like upcycling men dress suits to women business attire because of the cost. Women business attire is very costly. One can find some really nice men suits at the thrift stores to upcycle.

[@tabithab.israel]

Great video! Your skirt cam out very nice. I can now be modest and still wear a jean skirt made by me

[@rochellenelson7604]

Beautiful Job, and Lovely Vid/ music

[@soyearold]

Great transformation !

[@charnicemcclain4546]

the exact video i was looking for ! so cute

[@carolhanson3198]

Well done. Thanks for the instruction.

[@BellaJae]

Thank you so so much. I have a pair of slacks that I'd like transform them. You've got a new follower!

[@katlady5000]

Great video that turned out so good.

[@ilovethelittlepiggy]

I really enjoyed this video. 🖤

[@mariahseamsnice]

Thank You!!

[@Ebsallday]

How did she sew the edges of the skirt?

[@angelabroadnax7668]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I t has been hard lately to find really nice skirt 6 there are quite a few nice pant sets. So I had the thought take the pants to the set and make a skirt. 😊 It looks pretty easy. WmI have a question: What type of sewing machine is that, and would it be great for a begin to sew again beginner?

[@nerryjimenez6530]

Beautifully done! Thank you so much! Blessings, Nerry Jimenez

[@rochcarothers-ts3jx]

Beautiful,will make back vent👗🧵

[@mariahseamsnice]

@@rochcarothers-ts3jx Thank You! A back vent added will look great!💃🏻

[@rosedalechild5410]

Thanks so much! I think you are brilliant!

[@myreewilliams8238]

Great video! Can this work for nurses scrubs?

[@mariahseamsnice]

Myree Williams Sure! You can use this same method. Just make sure your pants are a size or two sizes bigger to allow some extra space for when you sew it up as a skirt.

[@thiswomenspeaks.476]

Very nice

[@indiannies]

Fantastic job

[@jessicahawkins6130]

So easy to understand!!! Great job instructor!!!!

[@peggydid]

This is a lovely suit! Was the skirt made from a pair of pants that went with that jacket? Wish I could get that jacket pattern # if you made it from a pattern! Thanks and hugs!

[@cecetv87]

new subie. this looked awesome! great job!

[@rochellenelson7604]

I have a question I may have missed it, but were the pant a size bigger for the making of the skirt .

[@mariahseamsnice]

Rochelle Nelson Yes. It’s best to choose a size or two bigger to make sure you can alter it to fit you correctly.

[@trueabundance2062]

Grest job sis u look great...

[@elsieperez-rodriguez6049]

thank you so much for your video

[@fatimaguy6399]

Nice job

[@alfredabell4658]

My dear, you can add pleats in the front of the skirt to take away the puckering, try it and see.

[@deannajohnson3933]

How would you do that?

[@emie395]

Did you cut off the bottoms of the legs to make the skirt shorter?

[@mariahseamsnice]

emie395 Yes. After you sew your pants into a skirt, you'll cut it to your desired length. :-) To make it easy, You could use your favorite skirt and place it on top of the skirt you just made, add about an inch at the end of your new skirt for hemming, cut, hem, then you'll have a cute skirt! :-)

[@Mwink1975]

Great job!!

[@lizzyjo7454]

Great Video!! To be honest...If you weren’t so adorable! I couldn’t sit through ripping the seams part!! 🤣😂

[@mariahseamsnice]

😊 thank you LOL

[@patriciagreene383]

very nice- good video looks easy enough - I hope mine turns out nice like yours. P.G.

[@francesbernard2445]

Thank you!

[@mariahseamsnice]

You’re welcome! Happy Sewing!🧵

[@indiraflores8744]

Cute!

[@MrsKP3]

I'm having problems with the middle parts😒

[@lissa4306]

It looks fabulous! Thanks for cutting off the crotch fabric. A fold over crotch looks horrid - I didn't even do that w/jean skirts in the 70s; I sewed in godets ...

[@dette3000]

Very nice👍

[@PanicatsPhantasie]

A nice video :) Thanks for sharing! The music was a bit to loud for me though, I had to turn down the volume and back up again when you were talking. Other than that, nice!^^

[@rozaz4754]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@JaniceBenton1]

Like what you doing for your sisters

[@kendramiller8419]

“This part” honey it’s ok to call it the crotch. It is what it is. Lol

[@mariahseamsnice]

I have no issue with saying “crotch” lol. It’s a fun tutorial. 😊 Happy Sewing!💃🏻