How to Make Sequin Leggings

Leggings are a versatile and comfortable way to keep your legs warm while imitating the look of tights. Embellished or sequin leggings are always trendy, especially around the holidays. Leggings with sequins are sold at many women's clothing stores but can be expensive. Fortunately, with a few basic household materials, it is easy to make your own sequin leggings that are far cheaper than those purchased in a boutique.

Things You'll Need

• Slim piece of cardboard (sometimes included in leggings packaging)
• Fabric glue
• Sequins
• Needle and thread
• Color wheel (optional)

Instructions

1. Slide a piece of cardboard into the leggings to separate the fronts and backs of the legs and to flatten the leggings' surface.

2. Spread fabric glue in little pools all over the leggings wherever you desire to attach sequins. Squeeze out larger amounts of glue for clusters of sequins, and apply smaller dabs of glue for just one or two individual sequins.

3. Place sequins on top of the glue, and press them down firmly, allowing them to fully adhere to the glue. Be inventive with the way you pile on the sequins; attach them in clumps, layers and clusters, and make an interesting design.

4. Allow the glue to dry for the length of time specified on the bottle.

5. Sew a few stitches around each cluster of sequins to strengthen their attachment. Choose a thread that matches the color of the leggings, or for contrast select the color directly opposite the color of the leggings; a color wheel can help you determine this.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't feel limited to sequins when designing your leggings. Try pearls, buttons, small mirrors or other shiny and decorative materials available at hobby shops and craft stores. Root around in your jewelry box for any broken pieces that may also work with your leggings.

References

• Refinery29: PS I Made This: Embellished Tights