Do-it-yourself tights or leggings top is another “fashionable” invention of Youtube fashion bloggers. Just a few minutes - and an unsuccessful pair of tights turns into a "fashionable" spectacular top.

How to make a pantyhose top

Everything is simple! You only need pantyhose and scissors, as well as a flat surface (table) on which you can perform all the actions.

First, you need to cut off the “feet” of the tights:

Step 1: cut off the "feet" of tights

Then you will need to cut off the gusset. Please note: for the future top, only tights with a regular gusset are suitable, and not with a wide back insert. Tights without a gusset are also not suitable.

To begin, carefully lay out the pantyhose on the surface. This is important, otherwise you can cut off something superfluous.

Step 2. Carefully lay out the tights so as to open access to the gusset.

We cut off the gusset along with the seam with which it was sewn.

The resulting "hole" - this will be the cutout of the future top.

Pantyhose top is almost ready!

That, perhaps, is all. You can make sure that nothing extra sticks out anywhere, and that the “legs” of the tights, which have now become the sleeves of the top, are the same length. the top is ready, you can try it on!

If you take tight tights, the same along the entire length, you get a plain tight-fitting top. But if you use black tights with shorts, you will get an “elegant” evening top with transparent sleeves:

Clever, isn't it? But only at first glance. After all, you and I know perfectly well that tights shoot arrows, and they will also not spare your newfangled top, made on the advice of popular video bloggers:

Pantyhose top: arrows will quickly crawl.

Similarly, you can make a top from leggings. Leggings are usually tighter than tights, and you can also choose options with an interesting print.

If you have unnecessary leggings suitable for execution, then you can proceed, there will be nothing difficult.

First, carefully fold the leggings in half lengthwise. If you are not confident in your abilities as a cutter, then it’s better not to risk it, but lay out the leggings in exactly one layer: this way there will be less chance of cutting crookedly.

Step 1. Gently fold the leggings in half lengthwise.

If you decide to take a chance and still folded the leggings in half, now carefully cut out the gusset, if it is, and if it is not there, then a hole similar in shape to the one you see in the photo:

Step 2. Cut out a hole for the future neck of the top.

That, in fact, is all: the top of the leggings is ready! If you use leggings, and not tights, then you don’t even have to cut off the toe-heel part - you yourself understand, it is missing from the very beginning.

Trying on the top:

Well, at first glance, the idea of ​​making a simple top out of unfortunate tights or leggings seems like a good idea. In fact, it is unlikely that such a top will be successful. Firstly, the picture will be pretty spoiled by the back and front seam, which on normal tops are located on the side, and not in the center of the chest or back. Secondly, raw seams will immediately become the source of many arrows. In general, the process of making such a top looks more impressive, and not the result.

But, despite the delusional idea, television does not hesitate to show stories with recommendations on how to make a top out of tights or leggings.

Tights appeared in the women's wardrobe much later than stockings. Fashion for them came to us in the forties of the twentieth century. This product was obtained by combining panties and stockings. But ladies began to wear them only in the 60s.

A bit of history

They used to wear knitted or made of linen, silk, velvet stockings. But then, very quickly, nylon products became widespread. Lycra was later invented, thanks to which there were no seams. As soon as short skirts came into fashion, tights came to the aid of the ladies.

Later, with the advent of fashion for this element of women's wardrobe, everyone became interested in what tights were made of, and tried to get the highest quality and most beautiful ones. In the 80s, fishnet and colored tights appeared. Shiny tights have also gained popularity. After all, the more Lycra they have, the more they shine.

Composition of tights

The most basic element is polyamide or nylon. Then acrylic and elastin are added to it. For shine, lycra can be included. Tights based on cotton or wool are also produced.

Elastin is needed to create the effect of smoothness and velvety. Thanks to him, the possibility of the appearance of hooks is reduced. Lycra makes tights more durable.

Many customers do not even know what the tights are made of, which they purchase and wear with pleasure. When buying on the package you can see the inscription "den". It is an indicator of the strength of tights. Accordingly, the higher the number of dens, the stronger and more elastic the product.

What tights to choose

If nylon tights should be carefully monitored so as not to catch anywhere, then there are no such problems with cotton or woolen tights.

The price of tights depends on their strength, elasticity, the amount spent on the production of the material. Also, the presence of any pattern has an impact on their cost. Designer tights are expensive. The stronger, more elastic and more interesting tights, the more expensive they are.

To indicate the density of tights and stockings, such a concept as “denier” or “DEN” is used. The larger the den value, the denser the material. Usually the number of den varies from 5 to 140 den.
5-10 days- very thin and light almost transparent tights. Suitable for the summer period, you can also wear with evening dresses.
15-30 den- have a translucent or opaque structure. Suitable for the transitional season.
30 and above den- have a dense structure. Designed for cold weather, in some models cotton, wool, and other materials are added to enhance the warming effect.

Model Features

Models without sealed insert

Tights have a uniform structure along the entire length. Such models do not have a compacted top. Tights go well with short shorts, dresses or skirts.

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Models with shorts, panties or a large insert

Often tights manufacturers make models with a seal on the top. More dense areas look like panties, shorts or a large vertical insert. These areas are indicated by a fine mesh or a darker color (depending on the manufacturer) and are made of a denser weave or special material. If you see the mark “XL” or “XXL” with the sign, this means that this characteristic is present in these models of tights in large (5, XL) and very large (XXL) sizes.

The compacted zones tighten certain parts of the body due to the greater density of the material, and they are also more durable, which can protect your tights from arrows and hooks when worn constantly.
Tights with elongated shorts are not advisable to wear with short skirts.

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Models with openwork panties

These models look very elegant, and in the presence of gussets can be worn without panties. This is very convenient when wearing tight-fitting clothing, as you will be sure that the underwear will not show through the clothes.

Models of tights with a low waist have a wider and lower belt. They are perfect for a fashionable skirt, jeans with a low waist or an evening dress with a plunging neckline.

flat seams

There are two types of seams in tights: flat and round. Round seams are found in more budget options, they can rub the skin and stand out from under tight clothing. Flat seams are comfortable to wear, do not rub the skin, do not stand out from under tight clothing. When choosing children's tights, we recommend giving preference to models with flat seams. The presence of flat seams is indicated by a wide light strip.

A gusset is a diamond-shaped piece of fabric, usually made of cotton, sewn into the crotch. It provides greater strength, greater width so as not to interfere with free walking, and reduce the stress of wearing tight-fitting tights, increase their hygiene, and prevent odor. Under tights with a gusset, you can not wear underwear.

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This characteristic indicates that the toe of the tights or stocking is absolutely transparent (does not have a compacted part). This is very convenient in the summer when you need to wear open shoes or sandals.

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To increase the life of the product, often the toe and heel are sealed. Such a product will last longer, compacted zones will prevent the appearance of tears and “arrows”.

Compound

Polyamide

Polyamide is a synthetic material. Tights made of 100% polyamide are quite cheap, but, unfortunately, they quickly lose their shape and can wrinkle on the leg. To avoid these negative effects, elastane threads are added to the polyamide.

Elastane

Elastane is a synthetic polyurethane thread that directly affects the quality of tights. The tights, which include it, perfectly fit the legs, do not form folds, the tights will retain their original shape much longer. Also, due to the strong fitting of the leg, the appearance of puffs is minimized. The most famous brand of this thread is LYCRA® by the American company Invista, lesser known Dorlastan and Spandex.

Lycra- a type of elastane, which has gained worldwide fame and wide distribution due to its excellent properties. The presence of lycra in tights and stockings should serve as an indicator of quality. Things with Lycra content fit better, have higher strength and elasticity, do not form wrinkles and are pleasant to the touch. The LYCRA® brand is a guarantee that the best raw materials have been used in the production of goods.

Single wrap lycra. One of the modifications of LYCRA. During production, the Lycra thread, which is similar to rubber thread, is wrapped with various non-elastic yarns, either alone or in combination with each other (for example, polyamide, cotton, wool or acrylic).

Double wrapped lycra. Another of the modifications of LYCRA. The Lycra thread, which looks like a rubber thread, is wrapped 2 times with various non-elastic yarns. Double covered lycra in pantyhose and stockings makes them even better quality, they are smooth and soft to the touch, much more durable.

Lycra 3D (Lycra ЗD). The use of Lycra 3D is the latest technological achievement. Lycra threads are tied to each loop of the row, which allows the fabric to stretch in all directions. Tights with Lycra 3D are equally elastic in width and length, which gives maximum comfort and freedom of movement, the tights seem to become a "second skin". Such products have even greater resistance to “puffs”.

Microfiber is a fiber that got its name because of the thickness of several micrometers (1 micrometer is one thousandth of a millimeter). In the production of microfiber, polyamide and polyesters are used. Since microfiber threads are much thinner than usual, they create a much denser matter, as a result of which the fabric becomes much stronger, better retains heat and “does not let through” the wind. Tights with the addition of microfiber perfectly retain heat, they do not erase the areas on the toes and heels, they are skin-friendly, they look more matte and less transparent.

If the MICROTEX® symbol is indicated on the tights, this means microfiber threads under the MICROTEX® trademark have been added to the composition.

Cotton tights are designed for autumn and winter. For autumn, models with a lower density are suitable, and denser ones for the winter. Also, in high-quality models, lycra must be present in the composition, otherwise the tights will be assembled in an “accordion” on the knees and ankles. According to the warming effect, tights with cotton are in no way inferior to tights with wool. The difference between models with cotton and models with wool is that cotton tights have a uniform dense, opaque texture, and after washing they will remain the same smooth, while tights with wool have a looser translucent texture and fluff up a little after washing.

Tights with six are designed for autumn and winter. Such tights warm well, stimulating blood flow to the skin, acting on the principle of woolen socks. In high-quality products, the wool content should be at least 55%. The warmest products can contain up to 97% wool, the rest is elastane (preferably lycra). Wool tights have a looser translucent texture than cotton tights and may fluff up a little after washing.

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Wool and cotton

Cotton threads can be added to tights with wool. The addition of cotton makes wool tights softer and more pleasant to the touch, as well as making them more durable.

Acrylic

Acrylic tights are designed for the cold season, and are an economical option. Acrylic is an artificial analogue of wool, from the shortcomings of products with acrylic, the rapid appearance of pellets, and therefore the rapid loss of presentation. It can be recommended to wear tights with acrylic, for example, under pants in winter.

Spandex

Spandex and its popular variant - lycra. It is a fiber made from rigid, flexible polyurethane filaments. Due to this, the material is highly elastic, can be strongly stretched, acquire its original appearance without undergoing any changes. It does not appear puffs, has a long service life.

Products from lycra are strong, elastic. That is why, most often, slimming and modeling clothing options are made from it.

Lycra 3D

Lycra 3D has the characteristics of lycra, which have been improved several times. Perfectly fit the leg, do not cause discomfort and sensation of excessive contraction.

microfiber

Microfiber is the right combination of monofilaments interconnected into polyamide bundles. These fibers do not shine, have a velvety structure, soft, pleasant to the touch.

IMPORTANT! The peculiarity of this material lies in the fact that it perfectly retains heat, therefore it is used by manufacturers for the manufacture of winter tights.

Polyamide

Polyamide is a cheap material with low technical characteristics. It will be possible to check this after the first wash - spools will appear on the tights, they may slightly lose color and change their shape.

Taktel

Tactel is a material used to produce products that are pleasant to the touch. It has a matte structure, velvety, smooth.

REFERENCE! This type of tights is most often worn in the cold season, because the tactile does not allow air to pass through, thereby warming the legs.

When buying a model you like, be sure to pay attention to the packaging, which should indicate the composition of this product and the percentage of materials.

Sizes of women's tights

When choosing the type of clothing in question, it is better to buy a model a little longer. Otherwise, the pantyhose will slip and interfere while walking. There is a size chart on the package. It has two scales: one shows height, the second - weight. Their intersection is the right size for a woman.

Classic tights

Seamless

Seamless tights are most often black, gray, flesh-colored. Wear them if you need to withstand the corresponding strict dress code in the office, other official work.

This type of tights looks strictly. Their main advantage is that they do not leave marks on clothes, they are suitable for any style. They are worn under leggings, tight mini-dresses. You can not be afraid that ugly seams will appear through them.

Seamless Tights Pantyhose

Transparent seamless nylon tights should be chosen by girls with perfect legs, because they will not be able to hide the fullness and make a woman slimmer. Chubby women are better off opting for opaque seamless slimming tights.

Low waist

Tights low waist

Without shorts

They have thin seams, a transparent sock. They give the impression of a naked body. This model is suitable for evening dresses with a long slit, too short skirts, shorts.

pantyhose without shorts

With shorts

Pantyhose with shorts

With silicone belt

Tights with silicone belt

microfiber

Pleasant to the body, have a velvety structure, are characterized by softness, do not let the wind through, fit snugly, allowing the skin to breathe. The body does not sweat in them, it freezes less, so microfiber tights are purchased for cold weather.

Pantyhose from microfiber

Summer

summer pantyhose

Fingerless

Tights with open fingers

With fishnet panties

Pantyhose with ajour panties

Stockings

They are clothes that almost completely cover the leg. Modern versions have an elastic band. She does not allow the stockings to slip. To give even more sexuality, grace, sometimes they are supplemented with a special belt and garters.

mesh

Fishnet stockings require increased attention to themselves, because if the product is not properly selected, they can make the owner too vulgar, give her extra pounds.

This type of stocking is perfect for a classic style of clothing, as well as elegant outfits. Office work also does not exclude them, but you need to opt for models in a fine mesh of flesh, black colors.

Stockings Women in Mesh

If you are going to a party, go to a club, then stockings in a large mesh of different colors will be suitable, which will only emphasize your individuality and make the image even more advantageous.

under the belt

Stockings under the belt make the female image truly sexy and exciting the imagination of men. Traditionally, the belt is made on four elastic bands, which facilitates and speeds up the process of putting them on. However, there are complex models with 8 and 10 rubber bands.

Using a belt, you can wear stocking models without silicone and elastic, because due to the garters and clips, they are securely fixed on the leg.

Particular attention should be paid to suspenders, which should not be too long and puffy. If they are visible under the dress, then the belt will have to be abandoned. For parties and noisy events, vintage, nylon options, as well as models in mesh and with a seam under the waist, are suitable.

Stockings garter belt

The analyzed type of stockings may be suitable for the office, but in this case it is better to wear nylon models. With varicose veins, the most successful option is compression warm options. Help to get rid of the disease, allow you to wear them in the cool season.

with a seam

They will give the image the right, not vulgar meaning, if you combine them with elegant outfits, and not leather shorts, a skirt. For products with a seam at the back, dresses, skirts to the knee or just above it will be the most suitable. Models in a mesh with a seam are recommended to be combined with matte shoes with thin, thick heels.

Stockings with a running line down the back

ATTENTION! Retro models with a seam, complemented by small patterns, single prints, will help create a romantic mood.

fantasy

Fantasy stockings are an unusual clothing option. They are most often a monophonic base, where an amazing pattern is a bright interspersed. The main task is to attract more attention of others to slender female legs.

stocking fantasy

Classic

stockings classic

Large sizes

Stockings of large sizes look good on plump women with large hips. Tights are not always suitable for them, which above the middle of the lower leg can significantly squeeze the vessels. Here, products of large sizes, equipped with a dense, wide elastic band (its height is from 8 to 9 cm), tightly fitting the leg, will help. If you have varicose veins, you can pick up compression models, they will close the affected areas of the skin and will not cause discomfort.

stockings plus size

Poll: What do you wear more often tights or stockings?

With drawstring

Tights with drawstring

Designed for women with a not-so-ideal figure. If there is a need to hide cellulite, to make the figure slim, you need to buy this kind of tights.

Designed for tightening the following parts of the body:

• belly;
• hips;
• Buttocks.

They are especially popular in the warm season, when you have to show your legs just above the knee, wear tight clothes. Thinking about which tights with a tightening to choose, it is better to opt for a dense fabric that enhances the effect of harmony;

panty drawstring

Tights with thinning

Shorts

Pantyhose with tightening shorts

Drawstring without shorts

Tights with tight shorts

Modeling

Modeling tights are designed to correct figure flaws. Choosing between them and corrective ones, there is no doubt that both options are no different from each other. They can be tightened with panties, shorts or without them. Thanks to them, it is possible to draw in the stomach, reduce the waist and even lift the buttocks.

Patterned tights

In modern collections, patterned tights are presented in a variety of prints that will suit everyone, even the most avid fashionistas. They can be found on both thin and warm models.

IMPORTANT! The larger the drawing, the thicker the legs will appear.

In large and small peas

Polka dot tights need to be selected carefully and carefully for your image. The main rule of the print is that the clothes should be in the same tone with the skirt, dress.

pantyhose in peas

Peas should be small. Thanks to this, the legs appear even more slender. If you wear models with large peas, then visually you will inadvertently add extra pounds to yourself.

Seam at the back

Seamed tights visibly lengthen the legs. When introducing them into the image, you should take care of what to wear them with so as not to look too vulgar and ill-mannered. That is why with these tights you need to combine clothes of soothing colors, the right materials, devoid of shine, gloss.

Tights with seam back

With lurex

Lurex tights are definitely not suitable for office work, organizations with a strict dress code. Before purchasing such models of clothing, you need to think about whether it will be worn with anything.

The most successful options will be cocktail, as well as evening dresses in non-provocative tones. It is better if the top remains as simple and lean as possible, because the main attention should be concentrated on the legs.

Tights with lurex

ATTENTION! It is strictly forbidden to wear tights with lurex and shiny outfits.

Tights with a graceful tattoo

With imitation stockings

Tights with imitation stockings are a novelty of recent years. Made especially for the cool season, to let the woman feel cozy and warm. Allow to combine tights and stockings.

Tights with Imitation Stockings

This idea is achieved due to the presence of special patterns located in the area of ​​​​standard rubber bands from stockings. They exactly imitate elastic bands due to lace, specific prints. Particularly noteworthy are tights with imitation stockings with a bow, a cat and other surrealistic images, forcing you to immediately lower your eyes to your legs and admire them.

With imitation over the knee boots

Tights with imitation over the knee boots go well with any clothing options. We are talking about shorts, skirts, dresses, not too long, so as not to cover the end of the conditional over the knee boots. As for shoes, these can be boots, shoes with heels of different heights.