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DIY Color Blocked Pants

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Color + block = the 2 words in fashion most commonly used this season. It was just a matter of time before we’d incorporate this much loved trend into a DIY. And thanks to Tommy Ton‘s color blocked pants, spotted at New York Fashion Week, we were finally inspired to give an old pair of chinos a much needed makeover!

You’ll need:

Depending on the length of the pants, measure 12-16 inches from the bottom hem to the calf. Use a long piece of masking tape to tape off one leg. Repeat the step on the other leg, aligning the two to ensure evenness. Squeeze 2 ounces of craft paint into the small tray.

Start painting, using generous amounts of paint. Be sure to get close to the edge of the masking tape for a straight line!

Once the legs have been painted, allow it to dry completely. Turn the pants inside out, tape off a section 6 – 8 inches from the bottom (depending on the fold of the cuff), and paint. Once everything is dry, peel away the tape from the inside and out.

Fold the bottom of pants twice into a cuff. (Side note: the Martha Stewart craft paint will not crack or peel but will may stiffen the fabric)

Ready, set . . . color-blocked!

(top image via StreetFSN, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)

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56 Comments

  16. Nicole Longstreath    November 1, 2011

    Hmm, I love the idea – especially for chinos … but I’m not sure if I would do this. I think it’s just the color blue I don’t like – maybe green instead for me.

  21. Erica    November 1, 2011

    @Laura, the paints are sold at Michael’s or there is a direct link to a site that sells it under the supply list. Good luck! xx

  24. Julia    November 1, 2011

    I love this!! I feel like this would be a DIY fail for me… I may try it on a crappy ‘ole pair of pants though.

  33. Charlotte    November 1, 2011

    AHH! I love this! I think I have a new DIY project coming up. Thanks for the great idea.

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  40. Elizabeth Ann    November 12, 2011

    Do you think this kind of paint would work on a nylon-type fabric? I have one of those puffy down filled winter coats that is in great condition aside from being covered in the stains of three winter’s wear and tear (it’s white. it was bound to happen). I’d love to give it a new life by dyeing/painting it a rich chocolate brown. Do you think this would work?

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