How to make jeans shorts

Many girls think about giving their old or slightly worn jeans a second life, and not just for everyday wear, but to give them a modern, fashionable look. And for this we need a pair, or some old, and slightly worn jeans, from which we will make shorts. In order for the shorts to be tight, we need to choose from tight jeans, the so-called cigarettes.

Before starting work, wash and dry your old jeans well. This is necessary so that the fabric settles a little, and we had some idea about the length of the cut, and the choice of length. Washable jeans will not appear short because of stretched fabric after wearing. After you have washed and dried your future shorts, we need to determine the size of the cut, and some types are distinguished among them.

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Capri is always trimmed at calf level, this look looks great with high-heeled shoes, or slippers. This type of shorts by itself is only slightly shorter than regular pants, if you do not want significant changes, then this choice is for you. (It is best to use tight-fitting jeans that go into the tube in this case. If loose jeans are used, harem pants will hang on the calf)
View of Bermuda, the cut line runs slightly below the knee, or even above them. Everything will depend on the specific type of jeans. A more youthful look, great for outdoor activities. If you need comfortable shorts for the whole summer, which will not hamper your body movements, then Bermuda is your choice. You can use tight jeans, paired with a loose top, they will look very good.
Shorts 10-15 cm above the knees are considered classic, this style is completely free, and depending on the wishes of the owner herself, it can be either higher or lower. Here, complete freedom in choosing the type of jeans, loose, and tight will look great. You can use things with some holes in the knees, or scuffs.
Super short shorts, perfect, and the only option for going to the beach, the perfect combination with a bikini. Typically, the length of the descent does not exceed more than 10 cm, usually it is 8-5 cm. In this case, it is best to stay on tight jeans, as loose ones will overly bare female charms. IMPORTANT: Be careful with the choice, because it is always easier to cut off a few more centimeters, but unfortunately it will not work to sew back.

After we have decided, we need to put on, and mark the place where the cut will take place with improvised means, it is best that it is a pin, or a simple chalk (School). Felt pens are highly undesirable, as some noticeable stains may remain after washing.

Important! Remember that the end result will be much shorter than the cut level, as there is a fringe, and if you want the shorts to be with a fringe, it is advisable to make the cut level slightly lower than it seems visually.

And if you mean to make bends on shorts, then the cutoff level should be lower by about 8-10 centimeters.

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For convenience in work, jeans should be put on a flat surface without bends, and bulges. The desired level of the table is 50-60 centimeters, based on personal parameters, preferably at the waist level. If you don’t have such a table at your disposal, it is best to put your future shorts on the floor. Next, pick up the clerical ruler, and draw a line with a pencil at the mark level.

Lines should be taken slightly below the level of the slice itself, for example, the English letter "v". If you follow this rule, then the final look will be much more beautiful, so to speak it will gain a presentation. The main thing is not to go too far with this, as it will slightly shorten the jeans in the hip area, not the most suitable option for everyday wear.

After the workpiece is completely ready for work, we carefully cut off with scissors the ideas of a strictly directly specified trajectory, that is, without deviating exactly along the line. To make the cutting comfortable, and more confident, it is worth using special scissors designed for cutting dense fabrics. If something suddenly doesn’t work out for you, you should not get depressed, because after the cropping itself, there will remain a fringe strip, it is on it that you can see some irregularities, and if necessary, level all the lines, by pulling together the irregularities. That's all, the process is over, then try on your creation, and evaluate it.

How to sew men's shorts from old jeans with your own hands

The process is the same, even much simpler, men's jeans are also verified, set the cutoff level, then there is a wash, and already direct work. Making men's shorts from jeans sometimes includes the moment of creating the hem, but this is from the personal wishes of each man.

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Decorative holes

To give some elements of the decor, you can apply some scuffs, and holes artificially, and it is advisable to do this in the hips, both front and back. If the shorts turned out to be long and completely cover the knees, then they can also be made on the knees, depending on the desire, they can be even round holes, cuts in stripes, or in the form of erasure.

Beads and sequins

To give shine, or visibility, you can use rhinestones, beads, and other elements. For everyday walking around the city, you can use silver rhinestones in the form of rhombuses, or triangles. If you use beads using glue, you can try to create butterflies, or patterns in the shape of flowers, this look will be more convenient for those who want to give their new shorts an attractive look.

Metal rivets

The most optimal option is rivets, they are very easy to install and remove. There are two types of rivets, these are with bent ends, and this is with a snap, the second option sits of course more reliably, but even when trying to remake them, or just remove them, they can cause significant trouble to their owner. Basically, the use of rivets is traditionally used from the outside, since when sitting, the applied metal objects will render some discomfort to the owner.

Lace

This way to decorate your short jeans requires some skill from the owner, as sophisticated patterns should ideally fit into the overall concept of new shorts. Lace often reflects the owner himself, and can be of very different shapes, in the form of a butterfly, flowers, or some patterns, it all depends on the owner’s imagination.

Fabric or embroidered appliqués

An interesting way to highlight your creation, here is the largest selection of all of the above, and can reflect a person in any age category. Here are flowers, nature, initials, and you can even accommodate some plot. But here there is a minus, this type requires skill from a person, unless of course you classify them in the studio as a professional seamstress.

How to make ombre shorts from old jeans

In order to give things a lighter shade, it is enough to use ordinary household bleach, which can be easily found in any household store. Next, pour the bleach into the basin (Deep enough so that things should drown completely in it). If, nevertheless, some part floats to the surface, then you can crush it by placing a heavy object on top, for example a glass vase. When working, you must wear rubber gloves and a medical mask, fumes can lead to dizziness and nausea.

After we let things settle in the water, depending on what level of whiteness you need, the process can take from 1 hour to 24 hours. But remember that prolonged exposure to a caustic acidic environment can harm, this applies only to those who tend to forget about their affairs.

Next, after the bleaching process, pull out the shorts, then you should squeeze all the water completely and hang them to dry. Then, wash things with soap in cold water, and this can continue several times, namely until you stop smelling the pungent smell of bleach and bleach. Now your shorts will get a light shade, and are ready to go.