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Instant Pinspiration: 10 ways to DIY denim shorts
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1. Cut ‘em up
The high-waisted and super frayed shorts look is def on trend. Snag a pair of mom jeans from Goodwill and upcycle them into cute shorts. It’s fun, simple and totally green!
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2. Go to Tie-Dye town
Use colored dyes to revamp your plain white shorts, just as you would a classic white tee. Pick a sunny day and be sure to do this project outside!
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3. Sit ‘n’ splatter
Have a fun afternoon splattering your shorts with a bunch of different colors of paint. Use a paint brush to fling on spots. Cute!
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4. Super stud
Add studs to your shorts all by yourself. All you need is a hot glue gun and some rad studs. Bling out the pockets, edges and waist.
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5. Put a ribbon on it
Sew on some ribbon or lace to the ends of your shorts for a chic look. Try to find some bright ribbon to make your pair even more fun.via Pinterest -
6. American pride
If ya wanna get funky this Fourth of July, create a one-of-a-kind pair of shorts. Use fabric paint to add stripes and get star-shaped sponges to sponge paint on the stars.
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7. Dirty denim
A quick trick for dirtying up your denim is to pour a cup of ground coffee beans in a bucket with water and let your shorts soak in them for 24 hours. Hello, acid wash!
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8. Frayed daze
Wearing frilly frayed shorts is always stylish. Pear them with anything from wedges to cowgirl boots. Get great fringe by throwing just-cut shorts into the washer/dryer.
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9. Patch perfect
Grab some of your fave-patterned fabric, cut into the size of your pockets and sew them onto the back of your fave shorts. Floral patterns are great for the summer.via Pinterest -
10. Dip-dye bleached shorts
Dip your shorts in a bucket of bleach and watch their color transform rapidly.
POSTED IN Fashion, cheap, trend, summer, how to, jeans, crafts, sewing, diy, DIYs, In the mag, June/July 2013