DIY :: Sheer (Pantyhose) Top
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!
- 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!
I really hope you try this one! Just be gentle when you put this top on or taking off, afterall they are sheer pantyhose! Also, depending on how high waisted the tights are, this top will be slightly cropped.
I am dying to try a knit version from a pair of winter knit tights to create a crop sweater or using a pair of pantyhose with a red line down the back of the legs, would look so great a line on the sleeves! Oh my, it's endless.
As always, if you like my work, then I'd love to hear from you!
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x natalie x
Comments
I used to make tops like this for dance! To wear when we warmed up! So cute :)
March 06 2013 at 10:03 PM
AAAh the nostalgia:-) all the girls wore them in the late eighties – I had plain black, fishnets, neon you name it I had them…sigh
March 07 2013 at 05:03 AM
That’s so cool! I’ve been following your blog ever since the DIY heart-print jeans (which I tried and love) but I don’t usually comment – this is so creative and EASY that I couldn’t resist. ;)
March 07 2013 at 09:03 AM
so cute! and you look great in it :D
March 08 2013 at 09:03 AM
Awesome! Love it!
March 10 2013 at 08:03 PM
Love it! You’ve been refabbed …
http://www.refabdiaries.com/2013/03/repurpose-pantyhose-into-no-sew-top.html
March 13 2013 at 12:03 PM
I decided to try this because I don’t have the best upper arms, but I want to wear tanks in the summer.
Two birds with one stone, unsightliness hidden and it looks great! Thanks :)
March 25 2013 at 02:03 PM
This would also look cool and edgy with ripped tights!
March 27 2013 at 12:03 AM