There are high waisted shorts this year.If you want to look great with a tank top or a tailored blouse, you should wear high waisted shorts.They're a great alternative for women who don't like the feel of hip-hugging pants, and you can easily make a pair from any old pair of pants.These easy steps will show you how to make a pair of high waisted shorts.
Step 1: There is a pair of jeans that are cute.
You have to find a pair of jeans with the right waist height in order to make high waisted shorts.It doesn't matter where the jeans came from as long as you cut them up.
Step 2: You have to like the way the jeans fit.
Don't just cut up your old pants, try them on to see if you like them.The waist should be the right height and they should feel comfortable.If the pants are too baggy, they will fall below your waist and you won't be able to make high waisted shorts from them.
Step 3: The length of your shorts should be marked while you're wearing them.
If you mark the shorts in the front with your pants on, you have a better idea of how long they should be.You can use a black felt tip pen, tailor's chalk, or a piece of chalkboard chalk.When you are ready to cut, make a mark on each leg of the pants and use it as a guideline.If you want to hem the shorts, be sure to allow enough material for hemming; otherwise, your new shorts might be too short for your liking.To leave room for error, mark the shorts a bit longer than you want them to be.You can mark the back of the pants more accurately after you take them off.You can mark your cutting line with a pair of shorts on top of the slacks, and you will know you are getting the length you want.
Step 4: The pants should be laid on a flat surface.
Cut your line mark around both legs of the slacks by folding them together.You can pin the two halves together if you want an even cut.
Step 5: Use a pair of sewing scissors to cut the shorts.
If you are cutting through denim, make sure the scissors are sharp.To make sure you're cutting along the line you marked, make slow short cuts.If you cut the shorts too short, you won't be able to get them back.
Step 6: For a distressed look, cut the pants.
If the shorts are distressed, you can use pinking shears, a box cutter, or an Exacto knife to cut them.Try not to line them up too evenly, and try to create at least one distressed part on each pant leg.If it doesn't look natural, wash it and they will look like they've been distressed for years.
Step 7: He's wearing the shorts.
If you want your shorts to be hemmed, then you can hem them.If you didn't cut them perfectly, this will help them look better.You can easily hem your shorts by turning them inside out.The edges should be folded up to your desired length.The hem can be sewed with a needle and thread.
Step 8: The shorts should be colored.
Follow the directions on the package if you buy clothing dye.Pick a color that is fun and funky.Lighter-colored shorts are the best for dyeing.