Denim shorts have been in trend for several seasons. This little thing is quite versatile, combined with any style, so fashionistas want to get it in their wardrobe. But for this you don’t even need to go to the store. It is enough to take a closer look at the old and already lost form of jeans. Learn how to make your own denim shorts.
Choose the right model
Today, both ultra-short shorts and rather long shorts, reaching almost to the knees, are popular. Of course, when choosing a suitable style, it is necessary to build on the features of your own figure.
Short and tight-fitting denim shorts made from old jeans can only be afforded by long-legged beauties with ideal parameters. For girls with appetizing shapes, we recommend opting for elongated models with a straight cut. If you have extra centimeters at the waist or tummy, we advise you to take things with a high fit as a basis.
Before making your own jeans shortshands, clearly determine their length. Cut the trousers first to the knee, and then bend them, determining the ideal option for you. Also note that a few centimeters of length will be needed to finish the edge.
You can make a simple cut-off edge, cuffs, hem with a double seam or create a fashionable fringe. We will talk more about all options below.
How to make DIY jeans shorts
1. Determine the exact length and try to duplicate it for the second leg. For convenience, you can draw a line with chalk or pencil, taking into account the allowance (2-3 centimeters). If you are planning on fringing around the edge, the cut may be uneven.
2. Use sharp scissors to cut the jeans along the marked line.
3. At this stage, the creation of shorts can be completed. But if you want to get a fashionable and original thing, then we offer several decor options.
How to finish the edge?
Do-it-yourself shorts from old jeans are very easy to create. But perhaps the most time-consuming stage of this process is the processing of the edge. Making a fashionable fringe is the most convenient option. With your hands, you just need to fluff the edge and get rid of the horizontal threads.
If you prefer a more discreet style, you will have to remember the lessons of labor and the basics of working with a sewing machine. If your machine can make an overlock stitch, then it is best to finish the edge with it. Otherwise, just fold the fabric along the previously defined line. FROMUsing pins, pin the material in several places and sew with your hands for convenience. Next, you need to make a double stitch with thick threads on a typewriter.
If you want to get a stylish cuff at the bottom, then just fold the leg a few times, only in this case it needs to be cut off with a large margin. This option is not suitable for skinny trousers. In such a situation, you will have to cut out the cuffs separately from the cut off legs. Sew them wrong side up and stitch them to the shorts.
How to make DIY jeans shorts bright and stylish
Today, shorts are considered incredibly fashionable not in standard blue, but in rich colors. You can buy fabric dyes at a sewing store. They dissolve in water and are very easy to apply with a brush.
Try also to make a trendy gradient (smooth transition from one shade to another). To do this, dissolve one color in a large bowl. Dip the shorts gradually in segments for 15 minutes into the dye.
You can also easily make scuffs and holes with a blade and a needle. Cut the shorts in several places or pull out the vertical threads. But the most ordinary bleach can create the effect of burnt material.
Do not be afraid to use rivets, rhinestones, spikes and other elements that are easy to sew on or attach with glue. Or dodelicate decor, trimming the edge with lace. Good luck to you!
