The best clothes are those that always look trendy, and shorts made by cutting jeans are one such example. There's something about it that makes it carry a "summer" air, just like the beach and beach hair. The most interesting thing about these cut pants is that you don't have to spend any money to get them. This article will provide a guide on how to turn your jeans into shorts and use different techniques to add to their personality.
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Method 1 of 4: Planning to Turn Jeans Into Shorts
Step 1. Choose a pair of jeans for you to change
The best jeans for you to choose are pants that fit your hips, thighs, and buttocks. Remember that baggy jeans will turn into loose shorts and tight jeans will turn into tight shorts.
- Jeans made of stretchable fabric are not the best choice for turning into shorts. These pants usually have an elastic or rubberized fabric, and they won't look great hanging from the bottom of the shorts.
- You can also turn khaki into shorts. Look at the label, and make sure that the pants are made of 100% cotton, or something close to it.
Step 2. Shrink the size of the previous jeans
If you're changing a pair of jeans that you don't wear often, or that you've never washed, put them in the washing machine and dry them before you cut them. This will shrink the size so it doesn't get too short compared to what you want.
Step 3. Determine the length of the pants you want
Depending on how tight or loose your jeans are, and their shape, determine the following pants lengths:
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Capri are pants that are cut right at the calf and go well with high heels or sandals.
- Capri are only slightly shorter than normal pants, so this type of pants can be a good choice if you don't want to make drastic changes.
- Tight or slim jeans will look better as capri than baggy jeans. The bottom of a capri will look great if it fits your calves, and isn't loose all around.
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Bermuda length to just or slightly above the knee. Depending on the type of jeans you're changing into, a bermuda can be a very comfortable and trendy pair of pants.
- If you're looking for comfortable pants to wear at home all summer long, turn your baggy jeans into bermuda pants.
- Tight jeans that fit your thighs and knees are also great for converting into bermuda pants, especially when paired with a wide top.
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The classic shorts are 7.5-13 cm above the knee. This option can be used for any situation.
- Both loose-fitting and tight-fitting jeans make classic shorts.
- Classic shorts are a great choice if you have jeans that have holes or damage below the knee.
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The shorts are about 5-7.5 cm long. These pants are great for going to the beach and paired with a cute bikini top.
- Tight-fitting jeans would look even better in these shorts. If you're wearing loose-fitting jeans, you're likely exposing your thighs too much.
- Be careful when choosing to make these pants. If you want to make the pants shorter, you can cut them back, but you can't lengthen the pants that you cut too short.
Method 2 of 4: Making the Pants Cut
Step 1. Put on your jeans
Use chalk or safety pins to mark where you want to cut: the calf, knee, half thigh, or upper thigh. Remove the jeans after you have marked them.
- Keep in mind that jeans will get shorter if they are tasting. If you want your shorts to fray, then the point you mark should be 3.5 cm longer than your desired result.
- If you don't want tassels, then mark them 1.5 cm longer than your desired length.
- If you want to fold your pants several times, mark them where they are longer at least 7.5 cm than your desired length.
Step 2. Place the jeans on a flat surface
You can use a table, but if you don't have a table big enough, you can put it on the floor.
Step 3. Use a ruler where you have marked
Lift it slightly toward the outside of the jeans. Draw a line with chalk along the section. Repeat on the other side of the pants.
- These cut lines should meet at a certain point near the crotch, and form the letter "V". This will make the final result look nicer than making straight cuts.
- Don't make the "V" shape too obvious, make it a wide angle unless you want your shorts to be shorter at the thighs.
Step 4. Cut your jeans
Carefully cut along the lines you have drawn.
- For best results, use special fabric scissors, which are specifically made for cutting heavy fabrics like denim.
- Don't panic if your line isn't perfectly even. When your shorts start to fray, they won't be as visible anymore.
Step 5. Try on your shorts
Note that the length will decrease by a few inches in the end. Is it what you want? Maybe eventually you want to make bermuda pants, and not capri. Pay attention to your appearance and decide before proceeding again.
Method 3 of 4: Finish the Shorts Stitch
Step 1. Consider adding a hem to your shorts
If you want to prevent your pants from fraying too much, or if you prefer no tassels underneath, then you'll need to make a hem to prevent the threads from coming off.
- Fold the ends 1/2 cm long and use a sewing machine to make the hem.
- If you don't have a sewing machine, fold the ends 1/2 inch long and sew around by hand.
Step 2. Consider giving cuffs
If you want to make cuffs, you'll need to sew around the pants to prevent them from fraying too much.
- Use a sewing machine to sew around the ends of the legs, or sew by hand.
- Fold the pants up and fold again to make the cuffs.
- Use an iron to press the shape of the cuff.
- If you want your pants to have the cuffs permanently at the same length, you can sew the sides of the cuffs to keep their shape.
Step 3. Create tassels
If you want to make classic tassels, then it's time to wash your shorts. Put it in the washing machine and dry it to make a nice tassel line.
- To create more tassels, repeat the washing and drying process of the shorts.
- To prevent your pants from fringing too much, wash and dry them until they reach the number of tassels you want, then sew around the leg where the tassel meets the fabric.
Method 4 of 4: Decorating Shorts
Step 1. Add embellishments
Sew beads and sequins in a pretty pattern, or use paint to decorate your shorts.
- You can buy sequins and beads at most fabric stores if you need help deciding what pattern to make.
- Fabric paint is also available at fabric stores. Use a stencil to create a neat image.
Step 2. Wear your shorts
Do you want your shorts to look long? Use sandpaper, a cheese grater or metal coir to "damage".
- Rub the tool around the pocket and along the thighs to create a worn impression.
- Rub the tool into the bottom of the shorts to create a gradual tassel effect.
Step 3. Make a rip in the pants
Make a slit in the front of your shorts with scissors or a small knife.
- Change your look to your liking: make multiple or multiple slices, or make slices at different angles or parallel.
- Use scissors to make small holes in your shorts. Carefully widen this hole with your finger. When you wash your pants again, these holes will fray and look authentically worn.
Step 4. Whiten your shorts
You can make a liquid bleach pattern to lighten some areas of your pants or turn them all white.
- Mix two parts water and one part bleach in a plastic container.
- Place your pants in a dry bath and splash the bleach solution over your pants.
- Focus on a specific part you want, and try different patterns depending on how you splash them.
- Once you are satisfied with the color result, put the jeans in the washing machine, wash in cold water without detergent.
- Use a rubber band to create a color gradient effect. Roll up your shorts and tie them with an elastic band. Put these pants in a bucket containing a bleach solution made of two parts water and one part bleach. Leave it on for 20-60 minutes, depending on the color you want, and rinse under running water. Then, put it in the washing machine and wash it with water only without detergent.
