Yesterday I was searching and searching my house for a bandeau to prevent an inevitable wardrobe malfunction. I have a bunch, but I couldn't find any. Anywhere. I NEEDED one to wear under a specific dress, so I decided to make one. I have a huge fabric stash, but sometimes it feels daunting to go through it all. I was in a hurry... and maybe feeling just a little lazy. Anyway, I found these tie-dye leggings that I wore
maybe once and decided they would do.
I cut just below the elastic on the waist and just above the (ahem) crotch. I tried it on, decided how tight it needed to be and then stitched a straight line there. I cut off the excess and put it on. It was that simple. If you like a more finished look, you could definitely hem the top and bottom, but honestly, I don't care a bit about the rolled edges.
I'm probably going to end up doing this with all of my old leggings just because it's super simple and gives them new life. Plus, I can never find the things when I need them, so it never hurts to have a few extra. ;)
What a good idea. I have got a lot of leggings I don't wear anymore. Maybe it's time to re-fashion :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - and you could recycle the leg bits as leg warmers maybe?
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant idea! Love!
ReplyDeletesuch a great idea, especially as the weather warms up! this looks supercomfy as well... genius!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, thank you :)
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Great idea! So simple and it looks great too. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea ! I now know what I'm gonna do with these old leggings that I don't wear anymore !
ReplyDeleteLove it! I will do this next week! Such an great idea ♥
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really smart idea, I'm always getting holes in leggings so it'd be good to be able to reuse them in some way, I had been thinking about cutting them to make yarn but both may be possible
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A perfect idea for the warm season!
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Yay! This is so simple but so clever! I just chucked a pair of leggings I was wearing today into my refashion pile because my legs are too long for them and I hate the feeling of the crotch at my thighs!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I think I'm going to have to try it. Hanna
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! And perfectly exercised too!
ReplyDeleteI have these same leggings and I can never decide what to wear them with. This is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to buy a bandeau or two. But now I think I may just cut up a few pair of super old leggings. :) Thanks for the idea, Katie!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! I tend to have the same issue - I definitely gotta try this asap!! :)
ReplyDeletegreat idea!!! going to try this!! :)
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such a great idea!
ReplyDeletelove this simple diy! thanks for sharing
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And with the leftover legs you can make baby leggings for poesy!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!!
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So awesome! Looks great.
ReplyDeletesimple and amazing idea for all my old leggings! Thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteI would love to know where the shirt is from!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! So cute.
ReplyDeleteYes! Thank you soo much for this idea. It's hard for me to find a bandeau that fits well because I have larger *ahem* chest and a small waist. So either they're too big around waist, or too small around my bust. Plus, I have tons & tons of old leggings I never wear.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely gonna try this out!
Thanks ^_^
xo Melanie
http://thehalfginger.blogspot.com
This is my kind of project--spur of the moment and inspired by a need. I love it! I also gave new life to some old clothes in a project on my blog this week. Check it out!
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This is a super idea!
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ReplyDeleteYou're so stinkin cute. Your posts make me smile. ;]
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh!! What a genius idea! I am doing this with all my leggings that the dog has attacked with his, albeit lovely, very sharp claws!! ;)
ReplyDeleteSophie | onetenzeroseven
I'm forever looking for my bandeau tops, so this is a super idea!
ReplyDeleteMaria xx
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great idea never thought of that!
ReplyDeleteoh woah. very clever. this diy bandeau has never even crossed my mind!
ReplyDeletephenomenal. thanks for that tip and idea!
- Janine
http://theeoptimist.blogspot.com
Love that idea! Would you consider ever doing a post about how you stay so stinkin' thin? :-) I really enjoyed Emma's post on health and exercise, and I'm just curious how you stay so adorable! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like never get the idea for such a DIY but it's so great, love it! :) It's a shame I don't own any leggings.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea!
ReplyDeletethis is fantastic, I made one last night out of a pair of black leggings and it was so easy and looks so cute! I used the waistband elastic for a skirt I am making and used the legs to make two headbands for working out. What a great inspiring use of something all us girls have wayyyy too many of in our closets :-)
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ReplyDeleteI have a pair of leggings that are all ripped at the bottom, but the top of them is just fine! I might have to do this when I find the time.
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