https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:59:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-365094 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:52:30 +0000 lynne 365094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the inspiration! I'm too lazy to do the actual sewing myself, but I did take a bunch of awkward length cropped and capri pants to the tailor to be turned into bermudas. They are now so much more flattering. Those were all basic khaki and navy, so now I think I'm ready for round 2. I'm going to look for something with a pattern. Off to closet shop... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-365058 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:23:08 +0000 Suz 365058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Great thread and inspirational for me. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353556 Sat, 21 May 2011 04:40:42 +0000 Vix 353556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks as if I am with the majority who like #2 and 6 on you (though I actually think I'd prefer 6 a tad shorter like its pal 2).</p> <p>I'm also with members who aren't as keen about the looser fit + knee length. As Kate said, it can look a bit boxy. If you are comfortable hacking those off even more, to more of a mid-thigh look, I'd try that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353538 Sat, 21 May 2011 04:01:54 +0000 anne 353538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Kate - prefer 2 and 6 for the reasons she said </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353529 Sat, 21 May 2011 03:39:02 +0000 Girl X 353529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they're all perfect! I wouldn't change the length or fit of any of your alterations. What a great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353412 Fri, 20 May 2011 22:52:13 +0000 Angie 353412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353371 Fri, 20 May 2011 21:41:08 +0000 Jonesy 353371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the slimmer-fitting ones a lot, and agree about maybe trying the looser ones a bit shorter. You are a skilled seamstress, and these are all much-improved! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353329 Fri, 20 May 2011 21:01:49 +0000 Lynne 353329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done. You have new pants for old! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353327 Fri, 20 May 2011 21:01:28 +0000 chouette22 353327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, good suggestion on #9. I was actually trying to pull the blouse to the back to have it seem more fitted (for the photo, not for the day) as I too, thought, that it looked too slouchy if I didn't do that. I'll remember to wear something more narrow next time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353302 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:46:58 +0000 Aida 353302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE #6, and I really like #9 too (though would prefer a more fitted top with #9 because the shorts are looser). #4 looks OK but basic (which is fine). #2 I'm unsure of but not sure what's throwing me off, perhaps the light cuff? Hmmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353300 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:45:35 +0000 chouette22 353300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone for your input!<br /> So #6 is the favorite, it is mine as well. It's really funny, because as long pants, I couldn't do anything with them. They seemed totally out of fashion and now, shorter, I just love them.<br /> MNsara, true, even if it turns out that #2 might not be my favorite, I'll still find ways to wear them. My garden really needs work, so there!<br /> Kate, you just did the same thing too. Great! And yes, it just makes sense. These were all pants that fit me well on top so I knew I wouldn't have any fitting issues. It saves money and is also very "green".<br /> Sarah, oh you were the one who had posted about this too! I was trying to remember who else had done this. I tried to have two different lengths on the brown pants to vary the looks a bit (since they are both a similar color). I will pin #4 a little shorter to above the knee to see how that looks. Thanks for the great suggestion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353273 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:11:25 +0000 greenglove 353273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are very clever and I like all the looks. I think #2 looks great tight around the thighs with a full blouse like you are wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353271 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:06:43 +0000 Kate 353271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am a fan of skinnier bermudas, so I like #2. To my eye, 2 and 6 look for feminine and curvy while 4 and 8 are more boxy and bulky, and I prefer the first look. Maybe hold on to #2 and see if you end up wearing them or not before you make a decision to toss them.</p> <p>I actually just turned a too-short pair of skinny jeans into bermudas last night, and all of my bermudas used to be pants. I just love it! Such a great way to extend the life of your clothes, save money, and save the hassle of trying to find a good fitting and flattering pair of bermudas in the store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353232 Fri, 20 May 2011 19:06:17 +0000 kellygirl 353232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super duper, chouette! The striped ones are my fave! All of them look great though. I like the denim ones too--especially paired with the longer top. The two other ones are equally fab--I love the whole outfit in 9. What a clever seamstress you are! Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353231 Fri, 20 May 2011 19:03:37 +0000 sarah 353231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh what fun, Chouette - I did the same thing, and I feel like I've got a whole new summer wardrobe! My hands down favorite is #6 - absolutely fantastic clams - I can see you wearing these over and over again all summer long!!!! Hooray! And I love the way you've styled them. Given how loose they are, you might consider going shorter with 4 and 9. When I posted a similar post, everyone seemed to think that the narrower ones were better at clam length (slightly below the knee), while the looser ones were better at Bermuda length, a couple of inches above the knee. It might be worth pinning those to see how it looks. I was very happy with my Bermudas just a bit shorter than they'd been. I'm not as crazy about the first pair, only because velour doesn't seem very summery to me. But do like the silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353228 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:56:00 +0000 Linn 353228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#6 &amp; #9 are very spiffy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353225 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:45:03 +0000 rae 353225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these all look great - way to salvage some orphans! I especially like the stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353219 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:41:16 +0000 MNsara 353219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so clever and ambitious! I actually think they all look very nice and could have their place during the summer. </p> <p>I agree that #2 is probably the least favorite, but don't you still sometimes need that sort for bicycling, or picnicking, or. . . ?</p> <p>#6 is definitely my favorite on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353210 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:14:49 +0000 amyreh 353210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2 and #6, I'm not a fan of the looser cuts for these lengths, but that is just my opinion : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353206 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:10:38 +0000 Melissa 353206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 looks good to me and I am super crazy about #6! I am confused about less fitted shorts, so cannot offer opinions on the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353200 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:04:42 +0000 CocoLion 353200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are #6 -- perfectly on-trend and fit well -- and #2. I don't understand why you don't like them, I think they look great. I prefer tapered bermuda shorts. But I can see how a fuller leg is comfortable for summer so I would wear the wider-legged shorts as well.</p> <p>My hat is off to you for doing this yourself, I have someone else do my sewing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353195 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:51:14 +0000 chouette22 353195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isis, true, they are a bit tight in the thighs. I think that's why I wore them with the longer top.<br /> Definitely try this, it's easy and done very quickly. The hardest thing was determining the length actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353193 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:49:20 +0000 Mo 353193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! I don't sew, so I paid someone to hem my capris into shorts and am so happy I did. I like all of the shorts versions but my fave is #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353190 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:47:14 +0000 chouette22 353190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Thunalata. Yes, I would, but unfortunately this wasn't possible because of those patches in the velours. I went as long as I possibly could.</p> <p>ETA: You have seen the worn parts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353189 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:46:52 +0000 Isis 353189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all! 2 might be a little tight through the thighs; is that why you like it less? The rest are totally great, and 2 is acceptable if you still need shorts!</p> <p>I have to try this too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353186 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:44:24 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 353186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever you! These look great! Would you like #2 if it were a little longer? Sort of more like clam diggers?</p> <p>ETA Oh, just realised the knees are worn so perhaps not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-refashioning-pants-into-bermudas#post-353183 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:41:27 +0000 chouette22 353183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last week I finally opened my sewing machine as I had several pants that needed hemming and some other small alterations were due in some garments.<br /> I re-read Angie's post about clams, bermudas, etc. to see what lengths I needed to shoot for and researched some posts here for the same reason (Kellygirl for example).</p> <p>I didn't wear these pants anymore, thus I thought I could easily try to turn them into summer wear. </p> <p>1, 3, and 5 were all from Gap over the years. The first one is in velours, therefore the knees got used up very quickly (I had really not worn these that often). 3 was too bulky for my frame and 5 (blue-white stripes) just didn't work with my wardrobe.<br /> 8 is actually a very nice pair of pants from AT Loft, but it looked too bulky on me, both long but also at the capri length. </p> <p>So what do you think? Is the length o.k.? It appears in some pictures that the two legs might have different lengths, but I don't believe this is the case (I measured very carefully). It's just because of the way I stand. </p> <p>I like 4, 6 (one sees these blue-white striped ones a lot in stores now), and 8, but think to abandon #2 (not the peasant blouse though, I love that one. I bought it in Barcelona 2 years ago.)</p> <p>Thanks for looking! </p>