Tattoo Tights

Got ink?

I’ve always thought tattoos were pretty awesome, but I’ve been too much of a wuss to take the plunge and commit to one design forever. Well, Halloween is starting to creep up on us, and it’s a perfect time to try out a whole new look, and whip up a fast costume. Don’t know what to be this year?

How 'bout some tattooed rockabilly style? No ink commitment required! All we need is a pair of tights and a cool design.

Step 1 What you need

To make your tattooed tights, you’ll need:

• An Urban Threads design (or any design) printed at the size you want (I’d advise using our hand embroidery version for the simple linework -- I used our Rockabilly Calavera)
• Fabric pens
• Sharpie (for detail - plus I hear Sharpie have fabric markers now!)
• A large piece of tag board
• Tape
• Tights/stockings

If you’re going for the realistic “tattoo” effect, grab a pair of nude tights. If you just want to have some cool pattered tights, grab anything!

Comments

[Flintlock]

Cool! Although I might look a bit silly in tights....

...or even better looking.

[sassimo03]

I concur!

[caarntedd]

Ha Ha! Do it!

[sassimo03]

That's so totally cool. Great job!

[agis68]

beautyful legs and shoes!!!...and an excellent instructable too!

[rbaillou]

Nice stems.

[maxint]

brilliant idea!

[nekotali]

thanks so much for this instructable! will definitely make a pair just to see how tattoos would look on me, and maybe trick some friends in the process :}

[The_Monkey_King]

Hey, I know this may sound like harping, but if you use someone else's artwork, buy the pattern or give 'em a couple of bucks at least. It tells them that you appreciate their work.

[UrbanThreads]

Lol! Don't worry, that IS our artwork. Urban Threads is our website, that's our design. Though I've very with you about posting art that isn't yours. We've had it happen to us, so I'm glad people are looking out for it. Apologies for the confusion.

[mgalyean]

What a calm reply! You are a nice person and you make great designs. And apparently you have more than an adequate supply of social grace as well in spite of cussing in private. Great instructable, I forwarded to my wife who I think will really dig the tights/tattoo concept.

[nekotali]

+1

[LenBoyer98]

AWESOME Job! This looks very cool. Being a leg man, I gotta say I see lot's of possibilities with this one :) Great legs by the way. Thanks for sharing.

[surfdude]

Nice job, it looks great.

[mary candy]

I was planing to make it :P
You came first.
By the way ,, it is awesome.
Congrats ;*

[TristaGee]

This is an awesome idea! Not just for Halloween, but there is a certain tattoo I've been wanting for the past year or so, but have been reluctant to get because I'm unsure how it would look on me. Now I can use this technique to finally find out :) Thanks!

[zazenergy]

This is RAD! I love the design you used!

[Mimikry]

VERY clever!

[Juleemt]

Super amazing!

[mikeasaurus]

Looks so great!
I wish I had thought of this last year for my Popeye costume.

[caarntedd]

This is cool. I won't do it though, as I have MANY real tattoos. My advice to you? Get some ink! Great instructable, thanks for sharing.

[l8nite]

it would be a cool look for halloween though... use a piece of the tights on your arm.. Great idea!