Before we go on… this is a classic case of what I asked for versus what I got…
First of all, the cut of the culottes I wanted is much bigger and looser than what I got and before you ask, the tailor was given enough fabric to make this item but still someone managed to mess it up…
Secondly, what’s the deal with the bell ends at the bottom of the pants?
Sigh
Anyways, for all those out there who’ve had to deal with situations like this, you know it’s always disheartening when you can’t think of a way to fix the situation; But don’t worry! I got you!
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Over the next few months, I’m going to be figuring out ways to fix badly tailored outfits and today we start with fixing culottes/trousers and converting them into stylish shorts!
What you’ll need
A pair of scissors
Heat bond web ( Nigerian street name : Hemming gum)
An Iron
Your trousers
Step 1
Lay your trousers on a flat surface. Fold it into two sideways so both legs perfectly overlap on each-other.
Step 2
Take your scissors and cut your trousers about 2 inches longer than the actual length you want your shorts to be.
Step 3
Fold the hem of your shorts outwards twice. Make sure the fold is no longer than 1 inches – 1.5 inches wide.
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Step 4
Place your heat bond web in-between your fold and iron it into place like shown in the picture below.
Do this for both legs and you’ll have yourself some brand new shorts
Here’s how I styled my final outcome!
What do you think? Better than before right? lol
I have a badly tailored dress lying somewhere in my closet… I’m still trying to figure out how I’ll remedy the situation (It’s really really bad). Anyways, be sure that once I do, I’ll share it with you my turn final results.
Until next time!
Yup! Nailed it!! It looks really good.
Also, lol at the fact that you took out you minion phone case for the photo 😭😭😭
Lol. I go EVERYWHERE with my minion case! I love minions lol.
Thanks hun! xoxo
So creatively beautiful. This is one I can try my hands on. No more bad outfit days, courtesy of tailors.
Thanks hun!!! ^_^