How to make jean shorts

Because the ones in stores are way overpriced!

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So I forgot to take photos of the first step....oops! So pick out a pair of jeans that fits you around the hips and thighs.  It doesn't matter if they don't fit length wise:)

So I forgot to take photos of the first step....oops! So pick out a pair of jeans that fits you around the hips and thighs. It doesn't matter if they don't fit length wise:)

While they are on you, decide where you want to cut them (short shorts, Bermuda, etc) and mark with a pen. Then lay them on the ground.

While they are on you, decide where you want to cut them (short shorts, Bermuda, etc) and mark with a pen. Then lay them on the ground.

I did one leg at a time, so start with a leg of your choice and cut the front part first. I like to make the back a few cm longer, but that's just me:)

Then do the other leg! It doesn't have to be perfect, no one will notice or care if its a little off:)

Then do the other leg! It doesn't have to be perfect, no one will notice or care if its a little off:)

You can wear them like this, or....

You can wear them like this, or....

With one roll. This way the frayed part won't be as obvious!

With one roll. This way the frayed part won't be as obvious!

You can roll them more than once, but personally that's a little too short for my taste!

And they look great with belts!

And they look great with belts!

  • 1.0 Pair of jeans
  • 1.0 Scissors