How to cut shorts from jeans. How to make ripped shorts. Colored fabric inserts

I don’t know about you, dear girls, but every spring I arrange a real “fitness torture” for myself only for the sake of one thing - for the sake of being able to put on my favorite denim shorts as soon as possible ... Jeans themselves are permanent inhabitants of our wardrobes, but girls’ shorts have a particular weakness. Especially now, when denim shorts of all colors, sizes and styles are in fashion. But, since we are constantly updating our denim wardrobe, and many jeans are already becoming unnecessary, you can give them a second life and make fashionable shorts from old jeans with your own hands. Do you remember that handmade in fashion this summer? ;)

Fashionable shorts from old jeans

I will offer you several options for transforming your jeans, and these ideas will surely help you get inspired and create your own denim masterpiece, which may well become the most favorite thing in your summer wardrobe. Let's start with the main one:

How to cut pants

This is where it pays to be a little more self-critical than usual and choose the length depending on your figure and skin condition. If you have some problems, it's better not to expose them and shock people by winning yourself an award. "bad taste of the year".

As soon as you decide on the length(this can be both knee-deep and short, almost like panties), make yourself length marks(using a measuring tape) along the seam lines and in the middle of the legs in front and behind. Connect the labels with a line.

Advice: it is best to cut the jeans a couple of centimeters longer than the intended length, so that you have "space" to correct mistakes.

When cut, you will have a choice: hem the edges, roll them up, or "fray", giving them a hooligan look. It all depends on your own style. Actually, this process is not difficult, in my life I have cut a huge number of jeans. Today I want to note some trends in the design of shorts, which are very easy to make at home on your own. And you will be the most fashionable;)

Add bright colors!

One of the most fashionable options for decorating shorts this season is coloring. Drawings, prints, color palette - you can choose whatever your imagination desires. If you want to completely change the color of the shorts, you need to bleach. To do this, fill a spray bottle with concentrated bleach, and evenly spray bleach liquid over all the shorts. She must soak the shorts. Leave them like this for a few hours until the paint comes off. Then rinse well with water. Only the threads of the seams should remain blue. Dry your shorts until they are only slightly damp.

trendy ombre effect

cook special paint for fabric (sold in sewing stores). It should be in liquid form (dry - dissolve in water according to the instructions). Fully apply liquid paint to the shorts on both sides. If you want colorful or effect shorts ombre - use several colors of paint. And apply them one by one, mixing them at the borders. The main thing to remember is that the shades must be from a consistent palette so that when mixed they give an intermediate shade. For example, red and cyan, when mixed at the border, will give purple. Blue and yellow - green. And so on. Remember the gradation of colors on the rainbow ;)

If you want to make a separate special drawing - do stencil, draw the contours with an acrylic marker, and then paint over with acrylic paints, or with the same marker. The figure shows what should happen.

Decoration and decor with improvised materials

If you have a machine and some sewing skills, you can decorate your shorts using parts from other types of fabric. For example, you can cut off the "native" pockets, and sew on pockets cut to the measurements of the old ones from a different fabric. Or you can sew pieces of fabric over the shorts to create style patches. "patchwork".

If you have a fringe - you can make pockets along the border cowboy style. And for a romantic option, you can use a crocheted napkin. Cut out the ornament and sew it to the shorts. So you can decorate either only the edges of the legs, the border of the pockets, or even individual parts of the shorts.

"Jeans are cut, summer...."

Well, if you don't want to bother, the easiest way to make your old jeans shorts trendy this summer is fray their. Make one or more longitudinal horizontal cuts in front (do not damage the pocket!). If the pocket sticks out - no big deal! It's even fashionable.

Advice:“pluck” the threads with your fingers, to create a fringe - for a long time. Try to use forceps. Oddly enough, salad tongs are best suited here: D

I hope you found it useful! Experiment and discover new interesting things!

Have a nice day, kittens! I love you! Mur-mur=*

Good day, dear seamstress needlewomen! I have already written on my blog more than once how to remake a thing and give an old thing a new life. And in continuation of this topic, today we will be reworking old jeans, but not necessarily “old”, it can be new and beautiful, but boring. Today's post will be about how make your own jeans shorts at home.

First of all, you need to decide what result you want to get? After all, jeans can be cut under capris, under breeches and under shorts. The difference between these concepts lies in the length.

The second point, will you decorate them with something? This can be done with guipure and metal fittings, you can sew tightly large beads - in general, the field of activity for imagination is limitless.

What is the whole process of turning jeans into shorts?

So, we measure the jeans on ourselves in front of the mirror, mark with soap or chalk, or with a pin, the level that you would like to get as a result.

Now you need to take into account the following points:

if you plan to fold the cut edge and sew it on a typewriter, then you need to add another 3 cm to the desired length for double hem allowances
if the lower cut of the shorts remains unprocessed, then additional additions to the length do not need to be made

After trying on, cut the jeans to the level of the shorts.

If you are the owner of a perfect figure, you can afford to make shorts with maximum cutouts, as in the photo below. We also cut out the pocket areas. We make a series of horizontal cuts and spread the edges of the cuts, making a “fringe”.

Another option, how interesting it is to cut jeans, is to make an uneven bottom line, but at an angle. This model of shorts will look even more coquettish:

Cropped shorts along the bottom may not have a flat line at all, cutting them out initially “torn”, you can dissolve some parts to a fringe, and leave some, such a model will be very unusual:

It will turn out very beautiful and interesting if you cut out the middle part on the back of the shorts under the belt.

And, of course, the flight of fancy will be unlimited if you start decorating shorts with guipure:

you can decorate only one of the front parts of the shorts - right or left
you can make an asymmetrical bottom line with guipure
you can decorate pockets with guipure
or make a triangular insert in the side seam of the shorts

If you process the bottom cut of the shorts with a double hem on the front side, and sew a guipure braid along the bottom edge, as well as a braid on the top of the pocket, you get this beauty:

How to make breeches from jeans with your own hands?

If you like a more closed model of shorts, then it is no less easy to make breeches from jeans. The difference between breeches and shorts is only in length. Therefore, we measure the length of future breeches to the knee, or a little higher and cut off the jeans.

Again, considering whether you will process the bottom cut of the product.

On the model (pictured below), the lower cut is folded twice to the front side, and fasteners are made on the sides of the leg so that this whole structure does not fall apart:

And in this photo, the lower cut was first “ripped off” to the fringe, maybe not in all places, for asymmetry, and then bent to the front side, also making bartacks on the sides of the leg:

I give this photo below as an example, since this version of the bottom of the jeans looks very interesting, it’s just that the photo shows the jeans in their full length, and if you do the same for the capri length (this is 7/8 of the length of the jeans), it will turn out very unusual :

How to cut children's jeans for shorts?

The topic of children's clothing is especially relevant for mothers-seamstresses, so everything that concerns hem-remake-finish-decorate is done quickly and with great imagination.

The process of turning children's jeans into shorts with hemming the bottom takes 10 minutes! This is a record fast figure for getting a new product in the wardrobe.

We take jeans from which we will make shorts:

We measure them on the child and cut them to the desired length. Add 3 cm for allowances.

It is better to sew with a jeans needle (this is usually a 100 needle), and so that the allowances do not “jump”, we first wrap 1.5 cm of allowances on the wrong side and fix them with a machine stitch.

Make your own fashion shorts from jeans. This article provides instructions on how to do this quickly and easily.

A modern fashionista needs new clothes every season. But it happens that you are too lazy to go shopping or simply do not have enough time, so girls and women begin to make things on their own.

You can make trendy shorts from old jeans. Summer is in full swing, and if denim pants are already tired or their style or color is out of fashion, then take some free time to create a masterpiece.
But the most interesting thing is that you need to be able to cut your trousers correctly the first time to get beautiful shorts.
This is not easy to do, but our tips will help you cope with this task quickly and easily. Read the article and you will know everything.

First you need to try on the old jeans that you have chosen to cut for shorts. They should fit well on the hips, and remember that wide jeans will make wide shorts, and tight pants will make the same tight shorts. Therefore, if the jeans fit normally, then get to work. So, how to properly and evenly cut jeans for shorts? Adviсe:

Wash your jeans first, dry and iron with a hot iron.
Now put them on and outline the length to the knees. Remove and cut according to the marks. The result was elongated shorts to the knees. Thanks to this technique, it will be easier for you to cut the shorts to the desired length.
Now think carefully about how long you want the shorts., because if you cut your pants incorrectly, then you won’t be able to return them back.
Classic shorts 10 cm above the knee. Almost any jeans are suitable for them: narrow, loose, with holes and scuffs on the knees.
Short shorts can be either just below the hip line, or above. They are great for the beach. Short shorts should not be made with wide jeans, as the result will be a product that will expose your hips too much.

Then do the following:

Wear knee-length shorts and with a simple pencil, chalk or soap, mark the length that should be on the outside and inside of the thigh.
Take off your shorts, lay on a flat surface, straighten.
Use a ruler to draw a line from the marks that you made.
Now cut off one leg. Then you can attach the cropped part to the second leg and mark its length accordingly. Cut along the line. You can also fold the shorts in half along the midline, straighten, smooth with your hands and draw a line along the cropped leg on the one that is still intact.

Remember: If you want to make a fringe, then the jeans will seem even shorter. Therefore, you need to leave an additional 2 cm in length - below your final length. If you want to make a fold along the edge, then you will have to cut 5-7 cm below the desired length.

Don't panic if the cut line is uneven - a fringe or fold will fix it. Try on the shorts and make sure the length suits you. If they seem long, then cut as much as you need. Now it's time for decor:

Small classic fringe can be done by simply washing the shorts in the washing machine.
If you need a long fringe, then you have to shag it with a gypsy needle or nail file. Get ready to spend time on this, because denim is a dense fabric and it takes effort to make a fringe.
Scuffs can be done with a regular iron vegetable grater or coarse sandpaper.
Lace or other braid will look beautiful along the cut line. Also this year it is fashionable to decorate shorts with beads, sequins or embroidery.
Patterns with the help of whiteness will give the shorts originality. Dilute this bleach with water 1:1 and pour it over different areas. Get stylish and interesting.

Video: DIY: How to make trendy ripped shorts / how to make ripped shorts?

Men's shorts are easier to make than women's, as their length should be good - up to the knees or even just below the knees.

How to cut jeans for men's shorts? Instruction:

Wash your jeans so they shrink. Dry and iron the item.
Let the man put on jeans, and you outline the required length. If you will make an edge or a bend, then measure 5-7 cm lower of the final length.
Lay your jeans on the table and according to the marks made, draw a line on one leg. Cut off.
Then fold the product in half in the middle and draw a line on the second leg. Cut off.
The shorts are almost ready, it remains only to sew the edge or make a fold. To create an edge, first baste with thread, and then sew. To create a fold, do the following: bend the cut line inward 2 times, iron and grab by hand or on a sewing machine along the side seams.

The shorts are ready and ready to be worn. Additionally, you can make a decor: pat with a vegetable grater or add light spots with whiteness.

Video: How to make shorts out of jeans video? Jeans are turning...

If you don’t like too short shorts, then you can make shorts from old jeans 5-8 cm below the hip line, and make cutouts on the legs to the pockets themselves. It will turn out original and stylish, you will not be hot in summer in these shorts. In such a product, you will always be in the spotlight, as cropped shorts with holes and fringes are at the peak of popularity this season.

So, we cut the jeans for women's shorts, as in the photo above. Instruction:

Wash jeans, dry and iron. Put it on and with chalk mark the length you need.
Remove your jeans and lay them out on a flat surface. Draw a line under the ruler from one mark to another, and cut off the excess.
Then start cutting holes. First, draw a line with a simple pencil at a height of 2-3 cm from the cut off part of the shorts. It can be any length you like. Make a cut with a special fabric knife or a sharp blade. But put something hard, like a cutting board, under the pant leg inside the shorts, so as not to accidentally cut through the back leg.
Mark the second hole at a height of 2 cm from the first. It will be shorter by 1-1.5 cm. Make it similar to the first one.
After 2 cm, make a third and fourth hole. They will be shorter than the second by 2-3 cm.
Using a needle, make a fringe at the bottom of the legs. Do not cut threads that come out. Holes also pat with any sharp object. The shorts are ready, now they can be worn.

In this way, you can make any shorts:

The hem is zigzag cut and an embroidered sticker is sewn on the front.- fashionable and original.

Stylish shorts trimmed with braid, beads and other decor. Perfect for a variety of wardrobe for both 12-year-old girls and adult girls.

Fashionable ombre shorts can be made using acrylic paints on fabric. First make one color - dilute the paint in water, lower the finished shorts for 5 minutes. Then make the color a little darker and lower the shorts again to the desired mark for 5 minutes. Continue like this until you achieve the desired effect.

Super short shorts with collar and holes in the thigh pockets.

Children grow quickly and therefore their clothes become small after one season of wear. But things can be given a second life, like cutting jeans and turning them into shorts. Think about the length first:

Capri- Slightly shorter than regular jeans.
Breeches- to the knees or a little shorter.
Short shorts for children, like adults, below the hip line.

How to cut jeans for children's shorts? Instruction:

Jeans must be washed, dried and ironed. Put them on your child and mark the length with chalk or soap.
Lay the pants on the table, draw a line and cut off one leg first, then, by analogy with cutting adult trousers, cut off the second leg. If you want to fold the edges, then leave another length for the fold - 2-3 cm.
When the shorts are ready, decorate them with embroidery, guipure, metal fittings or large beads.

Your daughter will love wearing these shorts! They will become a favorite item in her wardrobe.

Tousled shorts are best made elongated. Holes and disheveled elements will be clearly visible on them. On short shorts, there is little room for such a finish, and such a product can turn out to be too defiant. How to make fashionable ruffled jeans shorts? Instruction:

Prepare jeans for cutting: Wash and iron with a hot iron.
Put your jeans on and mark the length- 10-15 cm above the knee.
Take off your pants, lay out on the table and cut along the marked lines.
Now make a fringe on the bottom with a knife or a large needle.
Then, after 2 cm from the fringe, make cuts with a sharp special knife or blade at a distance of 0.5 cm from each other. It is not necessary to make straight lines or the same length, the more randomly they are drawn, the more beautiful it will turn out in the end.
On the hips, the lines should be short.. They end at a distance of 3-5 cm from the line of pockets.
Now all these cuts need to be tousled with a knife.. Cut the resulting long threads with scissors. Shorts are ready!

Important: Remember to put the cutting board inside the legs so you don't cut the back of the legs.

Tear - do not sew! Making ripped shorts is easy. First you need to prepare the jeans as described above. They must be clean and ironed. Then you need to cut off the legs of the required length. Now we do everything according to the instructions below.

How to make ripped jeans shorts Manufacturing steps:

At a distance of 2 cm from the edge, make an incision 10-12 cm long. It should be about 2 cm from the side seam and 10 cm from the inside seam. Pull this incision well several times in different directions, pat it with a knife or a needle.
Then at any distance in a chaotic manner, make several small incisions to the right and left of the lightning. They can be located asymmetrically in relation to each other, the more disorderly, the more fashionable and beautiful.
Pat each hole to make it look like these shorts have been worn for a decade.. If the holes are too narrow, make them rounder with scissors.
When the shorts are ready, you can dye them or decorate them with any elements.: beads, metal fittings.

Now in fashion is clothes that look like they were worn by several people. So don't be afraid to rip your shorts too much or do something wrong. They will still turn out fashionable and stylish.

A skirt made from old jeans can be either a simple model or the most unusual one, it all depends on your imagination. How to make a skirt shorts from jeans?

You need to follow these steps:

Prepare your jeans they must be clean and ironed.
Measure the length of the future skirt and cut off the legs. Leave 1.5-2 cm on the edge.
Hem the pants. Shorts are ready. Now you need to sew an element to them that will turn the shorts into a skirt-shorts.

Make a pattern for the front of the skirt on paper. You can tie two pencils together to make a seam allowance right away, but you can draw an extra line later.

The dimensions of the pattern are equal to the dimensions of the shorts in front plus 1.5 cm for the seams. Next, do the following:

When the pattern is ready on paper, transfer it to the fabric.
Spread the remaining legs at the seams. This will be the fabric for the skirt element.
Cut out the pattern, sew on three sides.
Sew the side into shorts, but pre-spread the seam on them. Then sew part of the skirt to the pocket and just below the belt line, as in the photo.
To the side of the part of the skirt that will serve as a smell, sew a zipper. Also sew a zipper on the other side of the shorts.

Advice: In order not to decorate the front of the skirt with a seam, thanks to which it is clear that this is a short skirt, you can use second jeans, from which it is easy to cut out the front of the skirt. If you do not have a second unnecessary jeans, then you will have to pick up threads and make a decorative stitch.

If you find it difficult to make this wrap on shorts, then try just a straight button-down first, as in the picture below. In any case, a wrap skirt will turn out beautiful and stylish.

Don't be afraid to experiment. Even if you ruin the first jeans, the second will definitely turn out to be a fashionable thing. Moreover, the jeans are old and it is not a pity to throw them away. Good luck in creating real designer things!

Video: how to make ripped, studded, ombre denim shorts?

Jeans are a wardrobe item that is timeless. An outdated model of your favorite pants can be given a more stylish look by adding a little decor, repainting or cutting it to the size of shorts.

From boring jeans you can make stylish denim pants. To do this, you need to arm yourself with the necessary materials and a couple of interesting ideas.

Original "dumplings"

To create "spotted" panties, you will need dark worn jeans, an old pan, whiteness, clips.

Execution steps:

Roll up jeans. Secure some parts with rubber bands or clothespins (in the latter case, you will get "asterisks").
Fill the prepared container with water (half), heat up to 80 ° C and quickly pour a glass of whiteness into it.
Stirring continuously, bring the solution to a boil.
Immerse jeans in boiling liquid. If they start to crawl out, push them back in with a ladle.
After a quarter of an hour, pull out the updated thing and transfer it to the bath, remove all fasteners and rinse thoroughly.

Space jeans

To get trousers of an extraordinary design, acrylic paints, a toothbrush, a foam sponge, whiteness diluted with water (2: 1), a dish for diluting bleach and dark jeans are required.

Progress:

Spread a large piece of film on the floor, put jeans on top.
Pour diluted bleach into a spray bottle and spray it on your pants. Faded spots will soon appear.
Wet the sponge with acrylic paints of the same color and smear the contour of two or three spots.
Next, wash the sponge and take another color. So you can apply several different colors.

In our denim "galaxy" you can draw a cluster of white stars using a toothbrush. To do this, dip it in white dye and spray the drops with your finger on different parts of the pants. It will take 2 days to dry.

With a creative approach, "boring" jeans will turn into a fantastic design. And most importantly - no one else will have such a thing.

Felt pens and stencil

If you can draw, get special felt-tip pens for fabric. Think about what kind of image you would like to have on your item. The sketch of the drawing is applied to the jeans with chalk. And only then it is painted with felt-tip pens.

Advice! To make the drawing accurate and symmetrical, use stencils that are sold in the stationery department.

Instead of a stencil, you can use lace: insert a piece of cardboard into the trouser leg, put lace on top and fix it with needles. Using a piece of foam rubber and paint, stamp the lace pattern, then wait for it to dry completely.

cuffs

The fastest method is to roll up your jeans! This fashion trend has flooded the catwalks. Cuffs will help to add chic to tucked-up jeans. Their optimal width is 5–7 cm.

So, first you should wrap the trousers outward, tuck them to the leg and proceed to decorate the cuffs:

beads;
crystals;
fringe;
stripes of bright fabric.

Velvet cuffs look especially good.

Application

Another decor option is a bright fabric with any print (hearts, a portrait of a famous person, stars, ethnic ornament, etc.). The pattern you like is cut out with scissors and sewn onto the front of the jeans.

Mesh stripes look amazing on women's clothing. In this way, fashion designers make out pockets, bottom, front and even back of the product.

Openwork inserts

Perhaps the most glamorous finish is lace and guipure. In 2018, an openwork strip 5 cm wide is in trend. Lace is used as a patch on a hole. It is sewn on the front or wrong side. Lace can be laid out with a pattern or flower on the front of the trousers.

White guipure looks very piquant, sticking out in the cuts of blue denim trousers. Delicate patterns cut out of openwork fabric are sewn onto the trouser leg in the form of an appliqué. You can decorate pockets in this way. Great idea - guipure ribbon around the waist.

Attention! Do not overdo it, otherwise the abundance of lace will turn the updated jeans into a too defiant thing.

Embroidery

You can transform old jeans with embroidery so that later your friends will ask where you got such beauty. For example, with the help of floss threads, a unique embroidery is created. It can be colorful butterflies, exotic birds, floral motifs.

Rhinestones

Refresh old clothes with rhinestones. It is advisable to purchase accessories that have an adhesive base and are fixed by heating.

Technique:

Lay out your old jeans on the table.
Lay out the selected pattern on them with rhinestones. Use tweezers for this purpose.
Carefully cover the finished work with a cotton cloth and press down with an iron, turning on the steam.
Use rhinestones of different sizes, glue small parts first, and then large ones.

On a note! The use of this technology allows you to wash the trousers in the machine.

Beads and sequins

Decorate your old jeans with colorful or white beads. They will look great on the side seams. They can be scattered all over the leg or collected in neat clusters in separate places. Bead your name or a funny saying.

Glamor lovers should pay attention to sequins. Rolled "glitters" are sewn to the product with a machine. In this way, you can decorate a large area of jeans. Piece sequins should be sewn by hand, with each part being fixed separately.

Rivets

Rivet decor is very popular today. Decorate old jeans with studs in the waist area, along the side seam, on the pockets, or put them on the inscription.

Prepare an interesting drawing on a paper sheet. Lay the pants on a flat surface and transfer the prepared print onto them. Make punctures on the fabric, insert the rivets, securing them from the back.

Attrition

First select the areas where the wear will be. With horizontal movements, lightly rub the selected area with a grater, removing only the top layer of threads.

The effect of "hole"

Lay the old trousers on the table and mark the places of future holes with chalk. Make several horizontal cuts with scissors. Pull a few threads along the edge of the hole, creating a “worn” feeling.

To prevent the holes from spreading, sew shreds of guipure to the wrong side of the pants. You can make decorative holes with sequins or lace.

Luxury shorts from old jeans

From shabby, frayed, torn, out of fashion jeans, you can make exclusive shorts. Such work is possible even for those who have no experience.

It is important to know some of the nuances regarding the length of the shorts:

short - slightly cover the buttocks area;
classic - 10-13 cm long above the knees;
Bermuda - just above the knees;
capri - length to the middle of the leg.

Please note! The cropped style of trousers is more suitable for girls with long legs.

Step by step cutting old jeans:

Put on old pants. Decide where to cut and mark it with chalk.
Be sure to leave about 3 cm for trimming the edges with ribbon, fringe or other material.
Lay the jeans out on a smooth surface, draw a straight line. Feel free to use scissors.

The types of design of shorts, as well as long pants, are diverse, these are: lace, various pebbles, beads, paints, etc.

Samples decorated with embroidery look original. On the pockets, a smaller pattern is appropriate, and for the hip area - a large one. Transfer the embroidery plan to the shorts using chalk. Then you should use the cross stitch method.

The torn shorts are stylish. But since the product itself is small, the holes must be covered from the inside (guipure, mesh, any beautiful fabric).

Ideas for men

Representatives of the stronger sex also follow fashion trends. Old men's jeans that need a "fashion reboot" can be spruced up with decorative accessories such as:

chain;
buttons;
spikes;
labels;
fabric inserts.

Today, pants that look aged are in trend, so attrition, decorative holes will look great.

Remember! Handmade is always appreciated, and it is appropriate for everyone.

Thus, to update the wardrobe with new jeans, it is not necessary to buy them. You can make a new thing yourself from old jeans.

The most popular summer clothes are shorts and bermuda shorts.

In order to update your summer wardrobe a little, it is not necessary to buy new shorts.

After all, there is always the opportunity to make shorts from old jeans that are fed up, or do not converge in the belt, we also have such an option for alteration.

How to make shorts from jeans with your own hands - we will tell in this material. In order to make denim shorts at home, you can do without a sewing machine, just scissors, a stiff brush, a needle and thread to match the color of jeans. If you want to make women's trendy cropped shorts from old jeans, choose one of the decor types below. It is possible to make homemade cool and cool shorts with your own hands.

Denim shorts with lacing and pocket decoration.

Denim shorts for summer are a great option. Handmade items are worn with special pleasure. How to cut jeans or overalls and how to alter them? First, don't rush. Take a pin, crayon, or a bar of soap, put on your jeans. Decide how long you want the shorts to be. If your choice is Bermuda, then you should cut at the level of the knee. If you want to make women's shorts with your own hands with a collar, then you need to take into account the extra 3-5 cm per collar. You can shorten and cut off the excess later. So, we make shorts from jeans. Instruction.

Bermuda jeans cut length.

The cutting and stitching technique is simple. After you have decided on the length, take off the jeans and lay them out on the table or on the floor. The main thing is that the surface is even. We mark the fabric by folding the jeans in half, back pockets up. We combine the outer seams, the belt, and the rivets of the pockets. It is better to chop off all the combined places with tailor's pins to avoid displacement.

Next, we measure the distance from the belt to the inner crotch, and the same from the belt along the outer seam. We draw a line. The bottom cut line should be parallel to this line. The marks are checked again and the legs of the trousers are cut off. Cut evenly, you can take long scissors - it's more convenient. Next, we need to process the bottom of the shorts from old jeans with our own hands.

Bottom processing

Our task is to carefully process the bottom of the product. Do not try to double-stitch denim on shorts - this is done on a special. equipment. There are several options for processing the bottom: make cuts with fringe, hem, or hand sewing.

The easiest way to design the bottom of the shorts. It looks great in women's models, fringe is also found in men's bermudas. Many people advise to wash a thing in a washing machine to create a fringe, and even more than once. This is fraught with the fact that fringe threads can ruin the washer, you won’t get a neat bottom - you still need to finish it. It is better to take a stiff brush for this purpose, and comb out the excess threads from the cut. Another option: gently “pluck out” the white base with eyebrow tweezers. The fringe will give the shorts a special charm.

Nice bottom finish. There are double and triple folds. This season, the rolled-up leg is decorated with a strip of thin cotton fabric. A strip of fabric is sewn to the wrong side of the pants. But this option is more suitable for the coolest men. The most popular men's shorts are Bermuda shorts.

If this is a regular turn-up, just fold the denim shorts as many times as you want and iron them. To prevent the collar from unfolding, you can sew it with hidden stitches to the seams.

How to make trendy shorts from old jeans? Of course, due to the decor and decorations. Shorts for women can be white, black, high-waisted and low-waisted, short and not very short. Decor options: small holes, embroidery, patches, sequins, lacing, lace. You can choose the coolest finishes.

Judging by the price tag in the store - shorts with holes are not cheap at all, but rather the opposite. How to make ripped shorts Firstly, for this, it is necessary to put thick cardboard or a piece of plywood in the middle of the leg, so you will not cut the denim shorts from behind. Holes can be made with a sharp clerical knife or blade. To begin with, we take a piece of chalk or a bar of soap, and draw future holes on the shorts. We do not recommend getting carried away and making big holes.

Practice on a cut off piece of jeans. On all denim jeans, the white threads are the warp and the blue threads are the weft. The white base in the standard denim runs parallel to the floor. Our task is to select all the dark threads of the weft. It is most convenient to do this with nail scissors: carefully remove the dark threads, leaving only the white base.

The cuts should be parallel, with a distance of no more than 1 cm. This is how this heart is made. The shape of the hole can be any: square, rectangular, irregular.

So that the threads do not spill out, it is advisable to glue the edges of the hole with non-woven fabric from the wrong side, or fix it in another way. For example: sew a piece of fabric on the wrong side, let it shine through. Or change the burlap on the pockets.

How interesting to decorate short shorts? A good option is cotton fabric in a matching color. You can decorate the back pockets, or the entire front half of the jeans shorts. Fashion 2017 - asymmetrical length shorts.

Any fabric can be used: such fragments of jacquard are sewn by hand.

Using rope lacing and denim inserts, you can increase the size of the shorts if they are small for you.

If ordinary shorts are not interesting to you, you can decorate them with these patches:

Recently, we often see the fashion for hand embroidery. Satin stitch or cross stitch is used to decorate denim clothes, including shorts. Stitch embroidery ideas: