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I’ve been eyeing all the sheer tops and skirts I’ve been seeing in magazines and all over the runway. After a little bit of research on Pinterest, I was inspired by to make this DIY Sheer (Pantyhose) Top, I admit, I’m not the first to try this!
This honestly took me less than 5 minutes, only a couple of snips with my scissors and the results were totally unexpected!
I HONESTLY LOVE THE WAY THIS CROP SHEER TOP TURNED OUT AND I CAN THINK OF A FEW OTHER VERSIONS – POLKA DOTS? PLEASE PIN AND SHARE WITH OTHERS!
What you will need:
A pair of black sheer tights – 20 Denier yield great results, also try to get a pair that DOES NOT have a control top. I also opted for larger size (from a usual small to a medium)
Scissors
1. Layer and line up the tight legs on top of one another.
2. Cut straight at the ankle position.
3. Lay the tights flat on working surface and split the tight legs apart and flat.
4. Cut around the gusset of the tights. I suggest a smaller cut than a bigger as you can always cut more.
5. Flip around upside down and this is where you will put your head through!
Layer on top of a tank or layer under a slouchy top!
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With the most romantic holiday sneaking up on us, you’ve probably got your Valentine’s Day breakfast, dinner and dessert all planned out. And your outfit is good to go, right? … well, maybe. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can speed-shop for a fiery red dress or an unconventional neutral. But if you take a more “DIY or die” approach to life, you’re in luck. These handmade heart tights require inexpensive, basic supplies that you might even already own. Throw them on with your favorite skirt or dress, and you’ve got yourself an instant V-day ensemble. PS: Don’t forget about the flirty hairdo and head-turning heels too.
Materials:
— tights
— adhesive paper
— metallic fabric paint
Tools:
— scissors
— foam brush
— heart-shaped paper punch
Instructions:
1. Cut adhesive paper into rectangles bigger than the punch size, adding an extra ½ to 1 inch to each side.
2. Punch a heart in the middle of each rectangle.
3. Peel away the backing and place the adhesive paper onto the tights. Smooth out any wrinkles or bumps.
4. Apply a thin layer of fabric paint with the foam brush. Let dry for a minute or two, then add another layer to build up the color.
5. Once the paint is completely dry to the touch, carefully peel away the adhesive paper.
6. Repeat, repeat and repeat… until you have all the hearts you can handle. The stencils can be re-used quite a few times. Once one side of the tights is finished,
flip the tights over and add more hearts.
It’s important to use very little paint for each application. We promise that a little will go a long way. Loading your brush with too much paint may cause it to seep through the tights, and under the stencil. Instead, your brush should be practically dry. The metallic hearts on these tights were created with just two layers of paint!
To speed up the process, use a greater number of adhesive stencils. Don’t worry if every heart isn’t perfect. When worn, the tights will create a fun and flirty visual that will be sure to turn a few heads! You can add your own personalized spin to this tutorial by using a punch in a different shape. Stars, circles, triangles… you name it.
Soon, you’ll have a pair of tights for every holiday.
What color combo would you choose for your tights + metallic paint?
(Styled photos by Haruka Sakaguchi of The Denizen Co.)
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Hey girls if you love wearing tights, you probably also want to have some unique tights that you cannot find in the store. So, you are on the right place. Check out the following photos that give you 15 DIY Tights Ideas and see how you can make your own tights. If you want to have stylish and unique tights then these DIY ideas are the right one for you. And you don’t have to be a DIY professional because they are so easy to make.
Follow the links under the photos to get to the full tutorials. See what materials you will need, go and get them, and make your unique tights. Enjoy and stay up to date with us!
DIY Tights Ideas
DIY Embellished Beads Tights
Full tutorial: parkandcube.com
DIY Ombre Tights
Full tutorial: brit.co
DIY Knee-Patch Tights
DIY Pattern Tights
DIY Watercolor Painted Tights
DIY Tribal Painted Tights
DIY Rubber Stamp Tights
DIY Glitter Thighs
DIY Polka-Dot Thighs
DIY Lace Tights
DIY Heart Tights
Dye Your Thights
DIY Patterned Thights
DIY Jester Tights
DIY Skeleton Tights
- 03:04:00
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Hiii everyone!
i hope you all had an amazing time on Christmas!
Some of you asked me how i did the tights of my previous post, so here is a brief explanation of what i did!
P.S.
P.S.
This is my very first DIY on the blog and it wasnt even planned so i apologise in advance if its a bit messy or confusing :)
I did these tights for a test shooting for my portfolio at school (hopefully will show you pictures soon) lets just say they're really "homemade" aka wont probably last long, but they're shiny and fun, and to be honest none of my pair of tights really last any longer haha)
I did these tights for a test shooting for my portfolio at school (hopefully will show you pictures soon) lets just say they're really "homemade" aka wont probably last long, but they're shiny and fun, and to be honest none of my pair of tights really last any longer haha)
all you need to do is:
1. buy the simplest pair of tights (or the craziest?), skin color in this case
2. use an old sheet of paper to work on, yes the glue gets sticky (the spray glue i used is a photo mount from 3M- i told you this was random)
3. lay the tights on the sheet of paper and spray on each leg (approx. knees area)
4. "quickly" pour the glitter on the area you sprayed before
5. leave it to dry for just few seconds then put on the tights on your arm just to separate the two sides with your hand (this way you will be able to actually wear the tights at some point eheh)
6. spray some more glue and repeat #5.
(eventually add more glitters if you lost too many by doing #5)
7. i left them to dry for a night, since i had the shooting the next day but you could probably do just 1 or 2 hours (or minutes).
8. feel like a little fairy in your brand new shiny tights
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Here at fml, we think there’s no better way to dress up your legs for fall than with a pair of tights. But when we busted out our ‘hose for the season, we realised they were all so boring!—black pairs and nude pairs, and even brightly coloured pairs looked so plain. That’s why we’re so stoked about these 21 amazing tights DIYs that are sure to transform your legs (and ours!) from dull to dazzling.
1. Tattoo Tights: Get tatted up with this DIY! Just trace the image of your choice onto stretched skin-colored tights to create this awesome illusion. (via By Wilma)
2. Ombre Tights: Stay chic for fall by rocking these ombre tights. This faded accessory will forever be a fave here at Brit + Co., especially since it takes less than 30 minutes to dye ‘em! (via Brit + Co.)
3. Kool-Aid-Dyed Tights: Using Kool-Aid to dye tights? Oh Yeah! Just dump a few packets of Kool-Aid into a pot of water, heat it to almost boiling, then let your tights go for a delicious dip. (via Sock Dreams)
4. Knee-Patch Tights: Elbow patches are on trend for fall, so why not mimic this playful patch on your knees? We love the pop of colour it adds below the waist, especially in this gorgeous shade of royal blue. (via 3191 Miles Apart)
5. Heart Pattern Tights: Use a craft punch to create a strew of stencils to cover a your tights, then paint away! Punches come in so many shapes—we’ve used triangles, pennants, hearts, and circles in previous projects— so the pattern possibilities are nearly limitless! (via Fawn Mag)
6. Glitter Tights: There’s no easier way to glam up tights on the cheap: on a well-covered surface, spray adhesive on your tights, then drown them in shiny glitter! Just remember to give the tights a shake to remove any excess flecks before you toss ‘em on. (via The Sonyvlogs)
7. “Watercolor” Painted Tights: While we may not step out wearing a whimsical ice cream cones, we are enamored with their watercolour-like finish. To get the look, use cotton swabs to mix together a trio of acrylic paint until swirly streaks appear, then transfer the dazzling hues onto light coloured tights with a foam stamp. (via Miss Tea & Co)
8. Polka Dot Tights: Here’s a DIY you can do with your tights on! Just add dabs of puffy paint straight from the bottle onto your tights-covered legs and once they’re dry, you’re ready to hit the streets in style. (via See Kate Sew)
9. Lace Embellished Tights: We love this chic alternative to wearing a pair of actual lace tights. Snip apart a strip of floral lace, then simply sew in place! (viaCupcakes and Cashmere)
10. Tie-Dye Tights: This is definitely another Brit-approved way to wear tie dye. Just tie up a pair of nylons with string and dunk them into a pot of water, food colouring, and vinegar to achieve this eye-catching marble pattern. (via The Work is Getting To Me)
11. Skull Cutout Tights: You know we’re gearing up for Halloween here at Brit HQ, so we couldn’t pass up this spooky tights DIY. Unleash your inner punk to rip your tights in the shape of a smiling skull face. (via Nikdreamer)
12. Side “Stripe” Patterned Tights: We are obsessed with these sophisticated “gold leaf” tights, especially since this pattern was made with a paper punch! This delicate detail makes these tights wow-worthy in our book. (via Crafts Unleashed)
13. Sequin Embellished Tights: These gold sequins tights are downright regal. Try scattering these shiny embellishments or go for a more uniform placement to enhance the glam. (via Park & Cube)
14. DIY Rubber Stamp Tights: This blogger made her own heart stamp out of an old eraser, then blotted the shape onto sheer tights. We love that she also offers designs for more fanciful stamp shapes that include a jellyfish and a flamingo, ’cause those stamps would look awesome on tights! (via The Pineneedle Collective)
15. Two-Toned Tights: These two-toned tights—also known as jester tights—are a fool-proof way to dress up any black and white get up. We love the bold combo of hot pink and tangerine, but you can always start with a more demure color palette like khaki and grey. (via Salvage Life)
16. Bejeweled Tights: The concept of bedazzling your tights with a hodge podge of jewels is fab—and all it takes is a dab of E-6000 to hold ‘em in place! Go for the multi-colored Lisa Frank vibe if that’s your thing, or try a more minimal mix of white tights and black jewels. (via Rookie)
17. Sequin Seam Tights: Sparkle up your vintage-inspired tights by sewing the seam with sequins! And remember, it doesn’t have to be New Year’s to rock this look! :) (via Miss)
18. Tribal Painted Tights: The tribal pattern trend isn’t going anywhere, so we embraced the style with these geo-stenciled tights. Keep things tame by tracing it onto just the shins, or embrace your wild child and continue the pattern up to the thigh. (via Brit + Co.)
19. Knee Cats: They’re cute! They’re quirky! They’re knee cats for your knee caps! This feline shape has been popular on everything from smoking slippers to t-shirts, so it’s about time it made the leap to the tights realm. (via Jen Loves Kev)
20. Skeleton Bone Tights: While this ghoulish look isn’t the most versatile of the bunch, it just might be our favorite. ‘Cause seriously, how cool do these skeleton bone tights look!? This is the way to do Halloween on a budget. (viaPanda Head)
21. Galaxy Tights: A spritz of bleach spray is all it takes to get this awesome galaxy print on black or navy tights. We’re mesmerized by this other-worldly DIY, but we do recommend tossing a skirt on before you leave the house. ;) (viaMarmalade)
Have you jazzed up a pair of plain tights before? What did you use in your DIY? Tell us all about it in the comments below!
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