ReStyle Men’s Trousers: DIY step-by-step tutorial

Turn on your iron.

Next, cut the ribbon to size:

• 2x 110 cm (or as needed for your trousers)
• 6x 8 cm
• 2x 40 cm

Finish the edges with fray stop. If you don’t have fray stop, briefly run a lighter along the edges and press them together. Be careful and do this quickly and lightly.

Cut 2x 110 cm of Vliesofix textile adhesive tape (or the length needed for your trousers). If necessary, fold the tape so it matches the width of your ribbon.

Place the ribbon and textile adhesive tape together, letting the tape slightly extend beyond the ribbon. Secure it with a glass head pin at the waistband and along the side seam of the trousers.

First, iron the top of the ribbon onto the waistband, pressing firmly with the iron. Then, gradually iron the ribbon along the side seam down to the hem.

Tip: For delicate fabrics or ribbons, place a slightly damp cloth between the iron and the fabric.

Iron over the entire ribbon to ensure it adheres well. The ribbon will be securely attached once fully cooled.

When you reach the hem, fold the ribbon and adhesive tape around to the inside of the trouser leg. Iron it in place, pressing extra firmly at the hem to ensure the fold sticks.

If the ribbon and tape are too long, trim them to size and finish the ribbon edge.

Attach the snap hook to the D-ring.

Determine where the closure should go on your trousers, ensuring it is centered. Mark the spot with a glass head pin where the oval opening of the snap hook and D-ring should be placed.

Take three 8 cm pieces of ribbon and the D-ring. Thread one ribbon through the elongated opening of the D-ring, fold it in half, and secure it with a glass head pin. Repeat this for the other two pieces.

Place the oval opening at the marked spot on the waistband and secure the ribbons with the glass head pin. Now sew the three ribbons side by side onto the waistband with a sewing needle and thread. Make sure they are securely attached and neatly finish the threads. You can also use a sewing machine if preferred.

Take the snap hook closure and three 8 cm ribbon pieces.

Thread one ribbon through the oval opening and fold it in half. Secure it with a glass head pin. Repeat this process with the remaining two ribbons.

Place the oval opening at the pin-marked spot on the waistband (from Step 4) and secure the three ribbons with glass head pins. Sew them onto the waistband just as you did in Step 4.

Take the 40 cm ribbons and create bows. Pin one bow to the bottom of a pocket opening and sew it securely with a sewing needle and thread. Place the second bow (and any additional bows) wherever you like on the trousers and sew them in place.

Although we used men’s trousers for this tutorial, you can apply this technique to any trousers you like. Feel free to experiment with different ribbons, trims, or bows to make your own unique ReStyle trousers!