Tuesday, June 12, 2012

DIY Short Pockects

I got the idea for this tutorial while I was scrolling through Wanelo looking at all the pairs of shorts I couldn't afford. Like these (So cute!) ,

Unraveled -$80.00

Hooked yet? I am. And if I wasn't a poor college student I would buy these in a heartbeat but I am and I have resorted to making my own. 

Step 1. Goodwill**
Go to your local goodwill. If you like the cut off look I would suggest buying a pair of jeans and cutting them off yourself (this is what I will be doing so if you are not sure how to cut them correctly I'll show you). But, if you are just interested in decorating the pockets you can just buy normal shorts. 
This is the pair I found at Goodwill,

L.E.I. - $5.00


**This place is amazing you can find SUCH good pieces for so little! So go down to your local Goodwill and look around. A suggestion to keep in mind, don't go in there looking for anything to specific because odds are you won't find it and you will spend all your time looking for it and miss something great. So go there, find great pieces, and keep an open mind. 


Step 2. Finding a Good Fabric
Again, look around at goodwill and keep an open mind, you will know the right pattern when you see it. If you can't find what your are looking for at Goodwill, Hobby Lobby has an excellent fabric selection! And they always have a discount coupon or a sale so before you go check their website for coupons.
Here is the fabric I found at Goodwill,

$2.00
Step 3. Cutting your shorts.
The best way to get the length you want is to get a pair of your favorite shorts and use them as your measuring tool. 


You can do this by matching up the inseam of your jeans to your shorts. 

Then, with a rulers assistance, use a piece of chalk or a pencil to mark where you want your shorts to end. 



Next, take a good sharp pair of scissors and cut along the lines you have drawn, making them as straight and even as possible. 



Don't worry about the chalk lines, they will wash off easily. 

Step 4. Pinning the fabric.
Getting the fabric to the exact size is very important. 





Step 5.
Just outline the edges with the sewing machine and repeat on the other side and you are finished!