I have a few pairs of jean shorts that have gotten way too big, leaving me almost shortless this summer. Not cool! I have been on the search for some replacement pairs but haven't had a whole lot of luck. Especially not in the price range I am willing to pay.
While folding laundry I noticed something not so stylist about a pair of my jeans.
Oops! Little embarrassing, but whatever. I thought about trying to hem them, but had a better idea.
I took a pair of jean shorts that I love and used them as a guide for the length.
Cut through both legs allowing for enough extra material to make your hem.
I knew that I wanted to have a side slit on the outside of my shorts, so I ripped up the side seams. Make sure that you have the slits even on both sides.
I made sure that I changed out my typical needle for a jean needle. Sew a seam along your slits, making sure to go slow. Mine looks a little drunk but you get the idea. I also serged the bottom edge to prevent fraying.
Fold you hem under, sew a top seam, and you're done. Quick and easy!
2 comments:
No shot of them on? Let's see them in action!
I love the idea of putting in a little side slit! I've made several pairs of shorts from pants and sometimes depending on the cut of the pant you could tell that they had been pants before. This might help with that problem!
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