It is officially fall! I know, I know, why am I posting a diy about a pair of shorts now, but consider this a possible project to wear during this transitional weather period! P.S. Autumn related posts are coming soon so get excited! So on with the DIY....
1. Length: To begin, simply put the jeans on and get an idea of how long you want them to be once they are cut. Specifically measure the inseam and outer seam. Take the pants off and measure the vertical length of your choice all the way around the circumference of each leg, marking with a pencil.
2. Style: Decide whether you want to roll them up or have a raw edge look. If you want them rolled, add 2 inches to the length and remeasure.
3. Cut: Now cut them and try them on to make sure it is what you want. (I usually do not do this but, for this pair I sewed the edge and then cut through it to make a thicker raw edge.)
4. Distress: Keep them on and start the distressing process by using a pencil to mark where you want the distress to be. Take an exacto knife and slice where you want slits. If your goal is to create a patch of the while thread of denim, make another slit above or below the original and sandpaper them. This should loosen the threads so that you can take a tweezer and pull the blue vertical threads out to reveal the horizontal white ones. You can also distress the hem of the denim with the sandpaper by rubbing the paper on it repetitively.
Note:
- The distress is enhanced through each wash and dry the denim is put through!
- If you do not use somewhat "real denim" (very stretchy and jegging like) this won't work
- These could look a lot more distressed, however I wanted more of a subtle look!
xo, Paulina
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