I was looking through my closet and found some old jeans that I never wear anymore because they don't fit me properly. The bottoms are flared and they were still a little too long on me, so I looked up DIY denim shorts and decided to cut them up! Here's the final product and I think it looks pretty good for my first one! I just drew a line where I wanted the shorts to start and cut around the entire leg. It took a couple of more fixes to make sure they look even. I then added slits on each side of the shorts just for a small touch. I wanted the shorts to look a little frayed and distressed so I cut a slit near the pockets too(but make sure not to cut the pockets themselves, they're useful!). I then got a pair of tongs and tweezers and started pulling out the loose threads near the pocket slit and the bottom of the shorts to make them look the way I wanted. After washing them and drying them, the frays looked a lot better! You guys should give it a try to old jeans that you don't wear anymore!
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DIY Shorts: Old Target Jeans
Top: Forever21 (Similar HERE)
Cardigan: Forever21 (Similar HERE)
Booties: Aldo (Similar HERE)
I'm always cutting and ripping old jeans too.:) When I'm fed up with them, they make a great pair of shorts.:) You look great, honey, that cardigan is phenomenal!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great way to save your old clothes! Thanks for the nice comment dear!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit ;) kissess.. :*
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oh my gosh, you did such a great job with the diy shorts! i really should give this a try!
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Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. Beautiful outfit, love the shorts on you! xx Eva
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Some of my most favourite pairs of shorts are what used to be old jeans before I cut them up! :) Good job!
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Definitely! Love being able to bring old pieces back to life!
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