Crafts & DIY
Create A Nifty Crop Top Using An Old Pair Of Leggings
Emerald Clifford
08.06.16

When it comes to fashion, there are times to spend and there are times to save. And in this fluctuating economy, spending hard-earned money on clothing to keep up with the always-changing trends can be tough and unnecessary.

In fact, the most cost-effective way to keep up with trending styles is to repurpose the clothes that you already have.

In one, easy step, you can quickly transform a pair of old leggings into a new, stylish crop top. A task so simple and fool-proof, that even the most inexperienced DIY-er can do it.

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Step #1) Fold Leggings neatly in half, aligning edges equally.

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Step #2) Cut a hole; start out with a small cut and you can always cut wider if need be.

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Step #3) Try on your trendy, new crop top and enjoy!

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Extra Credit Tip: You can also cut the sleeves to alter the long-sleeved crop top into a short-sleeved crop top.

For no cost and very little effort, you can spruce up your wardrobe using this simple fashion trick. This super easy look adds an extra edge to any outfit and looks great with a pair of high-waisted shorts for the summer.

By upcycling old clothing you can save yourself time and money, while ultimately adding new pieces to mix into your everyday style.

For a more detailed step-by step, check out this video:

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[Source: Handimania]

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