How to make leggings from your old track pants
I love it when a DIY project is fast and easy! I got an email from a lovely gal the other day asking how she could make her own leggings, and it gave me the idea for this refashion. It’s fast, it’s easy and its perfect if you’re a beginner or have limited time to sew (which if you have a toddler like me, then you do!!).
See I wouldn’t lie to you would I?? That was super easy right?
I find leggings to be an absolute must have when pregnant. I wear these under tunic tops and short dresses for more modesty – and sometimes with a skirt and tights in winter (to get the same warmth factor without having to wear pants). Plus since these leggings were made from old trackies, they are super soft and comfy. I’m totally living in these this week!
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Sweet Jesus! I am 8 months pregnant and this is exactly what I need. I’m going to do this *tonight*. ^_^
That is genius. Thanks for the DIY!
OMGosh! I so have to try this! Thanks a bunch! I have some old trackies which I LOVE, but are not wearable as is anymore. This might fix them and keep them “alive” a bit longer :D
Amazing! You always make things look so simple – amazing!
What a great idea! I don’t think I have any trackies to do this with but my sister might. Thanks for the instructions!
I can’t believe you made them yourself!
They look great.
Thanks Darling!! xoxo
[...] Megan from MeganNielson.com shows how you can make a pair of leggings out of an old pair of track pants. This refashion is so deliciously simple! I’ll be digging through the recesses of my pants drawer today so I can make a pair for myself. Go to the tutorial. [...]
Awesome refashion!! I’ve been needing some leggings, and I have way too many old pairs of yoga pants sitting in the back of my pants drawer.
I blogged your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-a-pair-of-leggings-from-your-old-track-pants/2010/01/10/
–Anne
Thanks so much for this idea. I have been wanting to make comfortable, warm long johns at a reasonable price. We seniors always need extra layers.
[...] – Made by me (get the tutorial here) Leggings – Refashioned from old trackies by me (get the tutorial here) Flats – From a HK Market Broach – Swarovski gift from a friend many yrs [...]
I LOVE THIS! Thank you sooooo super much! xoxoxoxoxox
[...] – Made by me (get the tutorial here) Leggings – Refashioned from old trackies by me (get the tutorial here) Flats – From a HK Market Broach – Swarovski gift from a friend many yrs [...]
[...] If you’re handy with the sewing machine you can make your own leggings out of old track pants using this tutorial [...]
I wish I could see the tutorial! Apparently, the photo says it all, and it is not displaying! I can see all of the “after” shots, but the pic of the actual tutorial would sure be helpful. :-(
hmmm can’t figure out why it’s not displaying – will look into it! till then you can see it here: http://blog.megannielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/How-to-refashion-track-pants-into-leggings.png
i am unable to see the steps in order to make these… the image isnt showing up =( these look super cute.
hi lacey! sorry about that! i think it’s fixed now :) xoxo
awesome, thank you Meg. i will have to try these now!