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:
- a pair of old boyfriend jeans or chinos
- 4 oz fabric or craft paint (we used Martha Stewart Satin Craft Paint in Indigo)
- flat paintbrush
- small plastic tray
- masking tape
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)
I love it!!:)
cool 🙂 I’ll try it
I absolutely love this. Khaki pants with a little surprise at the bottom – a pretty pop of color. I’d love to see these in pink. So cute! =)
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i think those would look way better in pink.
but its a very nice idea (:
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I like the idea… maybe for the summer for me though.. Will look great then!
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the last picture is amazing!
and your pants look even better than the original
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I wish I had your brains!!! You ladies keep coming up with the easiest & COOLEST DIYS!!!! Will definitely be making my own pair!!
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LOVE this!!!
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this is beautiful!!!
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Awesome! I would love to try this on the weekend….
Cute! Fun! Hooray! Makes me want to put them on and jump like the last photo!
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This is so awesome and fun! I’m very inspired.
Oooh so bright! Love it.
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This is GREAT!!
New way to spruce up a pair of khakis!!
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No way what a cool idea im off to did out some chinos xxx
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.
Holy cow these are awesome! You keep outdoing yourselves!
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Super nice idea, but not something I would try myself. Nevertheless, thanks for sharing!!
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THIS IS JUST SO COOL. Do you know any website that sells that exact same paint?
X
@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
Nice idea! Chinos are too boring without colour blocking.
these are amazing, really want to try this! x
wow those came out great!! and totally inspired to use that pant, it looks great! any word on the fade factor?
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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.
WOW! You did an amazing job. Your picture is so cute of you leaping for joy lol
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too cool – love!!!!
wow love this
aaw i love this!
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How creative!
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These look great! Good DIY!!
such a simple but awesome idea 😉 thanks for sharing this! x
love the 2 colors!
AHH! I love this! I think I have a new DIY project coming up. Thanks for the great idea.
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cool ,,but i worried about the color will fade when i wash it !!!!
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That is so cool; it needs to be tried!
WOW awesome !! Great diy and the result looks better than the original!
I’ve made a little “CELINE two tone shirt” diy project, and here is my result:
http://123456789-smiling.blogspot.com/2011/11/twotone-shirt.html
this turned out fantastic!!!
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Dsquared 2010 Spring RTW had similar colour blocked pants but they did it with jeans and made them look plasticized, like goulashes. I did a similar diy look with neon pink spray paint which looked amazeballs but i tragically have no pictures…
you can look at the whole show here http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-DSQUARE/
and the pants im talking about can be seen here
http://imgur.com/5NWDt
LOVE this! I think i want to do this too!
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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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can you wash them without ruining them?
This is so cool! I’m definitely trying it! – Milton
you look amazing 🙂
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Has anyone washed these? Does the color stay? I painted mine, and now I’m afraid about washing–I used apple barrel craft paint.
When i paint t-shirts and things of that nature the pain makes the clothing really still and uncomfortable to wear. is this paint any better? I don’t want to paint the pants and then them be unwearable. thanks!
any brand of acrylic paint will fade in about 3 washes. I had an amazing design painted on a pair of shorts and now its just a few awkward swirls left… which is because those were painted using fabric paint. its WAY more expensive but they also sell it at michaels. maybe online could be cheaper… you can get spray on tulip fabric paint at walmart for cheap and dip a brush in it… i havent tried it though, i cant guarantee the colors will look good. but definitely acrylic paint does fade/completely wash out! 🙁 🙁 super cute pants tho!
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/12/using-acrylic-paint-as-fabric-paint-.html this post talks about painting with acrylic on fabric and also covers the oh so important need for adding a fabric medium. I’ve had good luck when doing t-shirts but you will definitely see some fade. If you want it to stay super bright I would go cold wash separately and hang dry.
So is there any way to make these washable after painting them?
That is awesome!!! will it stay on if I put it in the wash?
Nice style, I would try it with pink instead of blue.
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Lol! I think spray will also applicable.
Hahaha! These are super cool – the martha paint looks so professional too.
Nice color combination. Great DIY idea. Thank for sharing it with us. I’m gotta try this.
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