How To Turn SKIRTS into PANTS! (EASY HACK!) | DIY w/ Orly Shani

Join me, Orly Shani, as I teach you the easiest way to turn a maxi skirt or dress into pants or a jumpsuit!
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I have worn these black and white printed ones everyday since I made them and I'm even more obsessed!!! This is a super simple way to transform a skirt that you own and dont wear, or a new thrifted buy, into a slouchy pair of pants you'll want to live in.
This works amazingly well on skirts with drawstring in the waist because you can adjust the fit without sewing it.
It also lends to the overall vibe of it.
Remember to make the back rise longer than the front for a more comfortable fit.
This is a sewing project but its one main seam, so it's a great one to start with if you're a beginner sewer!
If you try my DIYs, make sure to tag me on my socials!
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[@lizlane7278]

Genius. This particular DYI is not only great for all skill levels but for all body types as well. Honey child, you hit it out of the ballpark with this one.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

aw that makes me so happy!! thank you!

[@goodvolks2know372]

Here is a little tip that I use for getting the "crotch" correct. Use a sloper or pattern that you know works for you. Lay the garment so front and back seam are opposite (laying left and right - so you will not cut them out at the same time), match up your front waist with the pattern and cut that crotch out follow the depth of the pattern and do the same on the back. This way you know the final fit will work. I love seeing your creativity - gives me lots of idea. Thanks.

[@mariannerady1137]

wow, what a perfect idea for all those skirts in the thrift store! I just love how you wing everything, so much less intimidating than measuring and calculating

[@user-hn2vz7wu6c]

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[@AthabascaMags55]

This woman is an education in ruining perfectly good fabric. For goodness sake, measure from your crotch to your centre back. If you cut the crotch too shallow, there isn’t much you can do about it.

[@lucky0n3]

a great reminder; I have been wanting to turn some maxi dresses into jumpsuits for a cpl years now! I love how you simplify things; it gives me that extra boost of encouragement to just get it done..

[@DrMaryVision]

I would have more confidence on where to put the crotch with another pair of favorites as a guide when I start cutting. I also would LOVE if you could do a tutorial on putting pockets on/in existing pants so I can have my phone in my pocket. So many dress pants and pajamas lack back pockets and it’s such a pain. I am thinking a pocket Velcro’d in, or stitched to the waistband or even stitched to the surface?? Loved this video!

[@christinekoehnen9696]

I learned tailoring in the eighties, when, with my sewing experience, ( I designed and made my own clothes in High school , friends wanted to borrow them ! )I was hired to be a Tailors assistant. I worked on mens suits mainly, what an invaluable education Love your work !

[@TheDIYDesigner]

love that!!

[@staceyh143]

Look out Lululemon because Orly’s grey pants are taking over! Their so cute and look very comfy. All of them do! Happy Mothers Day Orly💃🏻

[@betsysanders4524]

Love this one! So many times I’ve thought…I wish this skirt was pants instead. Now it can be!

[@katiebeantown7355]

Love this one SO much. Great tips in here for beginners or people like me who have been doing this forever & still don’t really know what they’re doing lol

[@vanessamccorker9162]

I thought I was the only one with forever skill and still working it out.

[@asc753Talmah]

Hi ! I love that you show the errors that could happen along the way, why it is an error and how to correct it. Love your videos 🧡

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Im so glad that's helpful, Ill keep including it

[@jypzgirl5066]

I can’t even use a sewing machine, but you so inspire me to learn! I love all of these! ❤️🤘🏼

[@norawotton5440]

The black one seems to really suit your style. Love this idea.

[@barbbuchner915]

How do you decide how far down from the waist to start cutting?

[@jsmith8904]

Your diy hacks are the best of all SoMe (social media).

[@gailzaranek6958]

Love-love-love that Billabong pant. And when you tied up the ankle it got even better.

[@lynnlogan5158]

Yeaha❤ Thank you for listening to my calls. Love it💖💖💖 Happy Mothers Day💖

[@lorigleason9016]

There are always so many skirts at the thrift store people pass over because they aren’t figure flattering. This gives them NEW LIFE!!!♥️

[@TheDIYDesigner]

yes!! I'm constantly checking them out now

[@ultimateskillchain]

I love this and have literally started doing this with one of my skirts right now! Tip for those of you with bigger booties like me... If you aren't sure how low the crotch needs to start, use a pin or chalk or something to mark it 🎶 in the back and in the front 🎶 so you can pull the back waistband up the right amount to make the marks line up, then cut away :D Thanks Orly! I wore this skirt occasionally, but as big swooshy comfy pants that won't fly up on breezy days, I'll wear them heaps more 🎉

[@TheDIYDesigner]

thank you! great tip!

[@sedgecircle]

I love your use of 🎶😂. My plan is to just use a pair of palazzo pants that I have to make sure I have enough booty room😉

[@katlambert3649]

I love your mind. It’s exploding with such creativity I’m left wondering ‘how does this woman Do this?’ She not only instructs in her hilarious way, she inspires me to not be afraid to be me. Great video as usual. So pretty. Outta the park again Orly. Happy Mother’s Day 💐💐💐

[@TheDIYDesigner]

aw thank you so much!!

[@GammaB29]

Another project!!! Love these ideas- I am losing weight but have some really cute clothes I am going to restyle for myself. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY💐

[@kb9847]

LOVE the second pair. Looks amazing.

[@sybildarcy9166]

I absolutely LOVE the simplicity & ease of your ideas/ designs for someone (like me) with zero experience!! It makes it fun & attainable, THANK YOU!!

[@sandraplumley419]

I have been wondering about this very thing for quite a while now 😊 thank you so much!

[@lpanayi6954]

Wow. Those all look amazing.

[@marisadalgleish2735]

Great ideas, Orly! I loved them all!

[@selinalanderos6969]

Ahhh this diy is soooo cool and sustainable!!!

[@marymacdonell4573]

So talented 🍾

[@prettykitty6162]

Beautiful pair of dress pants 👖 great job!❤️😊🌻👍🌷

[@tanyaskopitz8921]

Yes yes! How did you know? I’ve been wanting to know how to do this. Thank you!!❤

[@NaeNaeW]

They all look amazing, Love the jumps suit idea. I must try to make my self one!!! ❤💖💝 Thanks Orly. Hope you have a wonderful day 💗

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Orly, you’re a genius!!! They all look so cool and you’d never know what they were before. I love wide legged pants, but won’t pay a high amount for them. Now I can take a maxi skirt and make my own. I just found you and I’m so happy I did. Peace ✌🏽

[@suziemusembwa]

This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for, simple and easy too. So excited to try this!

[@laurencote5949]

Sooo cute! First 2 boho, my fave

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Such a great idea!

[@lor2729]

Already one of my favourite! I had no idea it was so easy, thanks ever so much!

[@moniquejeffery4516]

They look great! I am going to try this!

[@sandibroad4099]

LOVED the first skirt to pants and then you tied the bottoms!!!🤗🙌🎉

[@angelaarena5208]

Love the black ones 🥰

[@sarsparkles7903]

Found your diy love the simplicity and ease of turning skirt into pants, new subscriber here. I crochet, I make jewelry. But never been able to do much sewing. I think you will be my teacher

[@theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767]

New subscriber here! This is such a great idea, for those of us who like the look of skirts but the feel of pants! Also, super great that you use thrift store finds not new

[@TheDIYDesigner]

thank you!!

[@margaretanderson1750]

Very cool. Thanks, Orly!

[@anikagutierrez2702]

Yes! I have a piece I’ve been wanting to do this to, but couldn’t find a tutorial I liked. Thank you Orly!

[@lilsprout]

I have been looking and looking for a video like this! Thank you!❤

[@robstrck8]

Live this idea! The second one is my fav and I have the perfect skirt that I never wear to do it ☺️

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Really cute! I love the blk and why striped skirt/pants. Great mods!

[@hippiecrowhub]

I just discovered Your channel and I am instantly obsessed! Love it! Thank You!

[@MamaBearDoll.]

Happy Mother's day Orly

[@lindahall7281]

Brilliant and inspiring

[@scheinchen703]

Very cool idea!

[@petra6900]

🥰 So cute, love them.

[@dianacesar3233]

Oooohhhh!!!!! I loved this one!! Thank you

[@MLLL1234]

Love the video!!

[@tride_n_true]

So cute❤ Good job you!

[@raraavis7782]

I remember a great video from last (?) summer, where you did the exact opposite thing...turning loose pants from similarly brightly patterned fabrics into skirts! It's so much fun, how we can customize our finds that way, isn't it?

[@gloriafalconer3693]

That's so awesome ❤.

[@charlotteeshun1393]

Truly an anchor ⚓ 👏 ❤

[@TheDIYDesigner]

ahhh! yes!

[@livingdolljewels226]

GENIUS ❤

[@windyloweryking1826]

Now I know what to do with all those skirts I have in my closet that I haven't used since I was pregnant. Cool Beans!

[@cinemaocd1752]

This is my favorite kind of Orly video! I have a number of skirts that would be so much better as pants!

[@TheDIYDesigner]

yay!!

[@AnnelisR]

Great vid as always Orly! Quick question - how do you determine how high to cut the crotch seam?

[@redthorned]

you could probably find a pair of pants that you like where they sit on your waist/hips and use that length as a ref. Provably also start lower/closer to the bottom of the leg though, bc you can always cut away more, but adding fabric back can be difficult.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

I would either pin it on you and then cut it a little lower to accommodate for the back. Or use a pair of pants you like as a guide

[@amps8687]

Wow....thankyou so very much for this...I've learned some amazing things that I plan on implementing right away. 💖💫

[@courtneyacoleman]

Perfect! I'm a novice sewer and I've been looking for a way to turn skirts into trousers because I seldom wear skirts. Those stretchy black ones looked fantastic!

[@darylshops]

NICE Sneakers, my friend!

[@Iqra-Khaliq]

Great I like your beautiful trick now I’ll also applied on my dresses ❤😂

[@MartaJuez_MiScrapLab]

This is the sort of tutorial I expect to find on youtube!! Easy but effective! I'll definitely try it! thanks for sharing!

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Aw I'm so glad!

[@marysuperbarnes8722]

Fantastic 😍

[@christywhitley6053]

Love all 3 of these! I just subscribed. Saw another video of yours turning T shirts into baby pants- really loved those as well. As a beginner I haven’t quite figured out my machine but I’m excited to try all of these up cycles! Thanks so much.

[@vanessamccorker9162]

This is my first time finding you and because I'm on my phone I'm having a really hard time subscribing but I have like this video and watched it twice. I have always wanted to turn dresses and skirts and I did it the long way because I did it from my mindset. Oh my goodness thank you this is good for me!

[@danishmod]

Found you from the clock app! Thank you for the video tutorial! 😊

[@JETTSTACHI]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much. I will subscribe!😊

[@skells8609]

Wow, very innovative

[@aliwalk5179]

Thanks for shr'n 🔥 I'm really enjoying ya video's 🎉 you're inspiring me to get started 👏💨

[@Whatworksthisworks]

Fabulous 🎉

[@Aahlife]

The main thing to watch out for which wasn’t mentioned, is where to start the cut, if it’s short, it becomes low rise pants or if one cuts longer it becomes a high rise.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

I guess I was imagining all of them being low and drop crotch. So cutting the rise shorter would make them less drop crotch. Making the cut lower would make a longer drop crotch.

[@teresawilliams1201]

You’re a genius 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sarinahay1523]

Cute! ❤

[@randomvielleuse527]

Where have you been all my life??? I can not wait to try these ideas!!!

[@masuahkokro8957]

Brilliant idea. But I think I might turn my jumpsuit into a maxi dress. Thanks for sharing Orli

[@rkubss]

You’re a genius!!!

[@sheilacarsins6222]

Nice job, they all turned out cute! The second one is my favorite, they give me concert or beachy vibes! 💟✴️✨️💖💕💖✨️✴️💟

[@eeddoosshh]

Oh my God, that jumpsuit though! 😍 So clever, so practical and totally stylish! L O V E it! You just got yourself a new subbie! 🎉☀️

[@Danielle-zq7kb]

I’m going to ‘thrift’ some stuff from the back of my closet!

[@tatiko2404]

Happy Mother's Day!

[@darylshops]

oh, the trick with the front and back rise is EXTRA!

[@dead80s]

i finally gathered the energy to relearn how to use a sewing machine after years of not touching one… and this is my first project!! such an awesome tutorial, i’m stoked and lucky to have found it 😭

[@traceyallen8286]

I just found your channel entirely by accident. After watching that video I'm a subscriber😃. Wow you make that look easy!

[@debbieporter1513]

Fantastic ! I have limited sewing ability and a lot of skirts I love but don't like wearing skirts.

[@Inspiration0000]

That's great but how do you measure the crouch to the waist . To make sure it fits under right and how much space are you to leave if you have a big bum.

[@raraavis7782]

Best take a pair of existing pants and use them as a pattern. If you have a more extreme figure, it might be worth the effort to ask a friend, to help with pinning and fitting the pants properly.

[@Inspiration0000]

@@raraavis7782 Thank you kindly. 🙋‍♀️🌹

[@lateefajohnson61]

This is so dope

[@TheDIYDesigner]

thank you!

[@archeewaters]

i liked the wide leg blue ones the best but they are all a great idea!

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@darylshops]

EXACTLY! And about my level of sewing! I find lots of cute skirts that i wouldn't wear but as PANTS....YES!

[@michellepearman7724]

Excellent

[@dddot8597]

Thank you!!!❤

[@Poisenivy5]

Just awesome! I've got a dress I wanna turn into a romper. Perfect 🥰 💯 ❤ 😘

[@amandablack8864]

I just put a cool dress I love the patterns but never wear in my "diy projects" bag and Orly drops this video. Lol ok I'm taking the sign I gotta do this!! 😍 so useful!!

[@TheDIYDesigner]

oooooh its time!

[@lybeat_gang]

bravo!!!

[@carolyncuesta774]

I don’t understand why I have gone my whole life without doing that 😮

[@shays7815]

Ok I'm shopping for a bunch of skirts and dresses... LOL

[@kimcase9]

Yasssssssss woot!!!! I have worn to death skirts that are becoming slouch pants today!!! yessssss!! thanks girl!