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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: A basic pair of shorts
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Instead of going to an expensive clothing store, learn how to cut jeans at home to make shorts. With the help of scissors, you can turn ordinary jeans into a unique masterpiece. After all, cut denim shorts are immensely popular right now, and you'll save a lot of money by making your own!

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Method 1 of 2: A basic pair of shorts

1. Ready.

Tips

• If your shorts are too tight on your thighs, cut the outside seams about 2 inches and fold the fabric over. (This will look better on shorts that have a lighter inner fabric.)
• If you get bleach on your skin, wash the area immediately with warm water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• If you cut your jeans off to make them shorts, you need your pants adjust regularly in between. It's best to do this after every few times you've cut some. Remember that you can always trim more, but you cannot always easily add fabric again.
• If you already have a favorite pair of shorts, fold them in half lengthwise just like you did with your jeans (do this before cutting) and place the shorts on top of the jeans. Make sure the seams are even and use the shorts to get an approximate indication of the length.
• When sewing denim, it is best to use a thicker needle, such as one suitable for upholstery if you are sewing by hand, or one suitable for denim if you use a sewing machine. Such a needle will pass through the firm fabric a lot easier than a smaller, sharp needle.
• Buy cheap jeans or use old jeans of your own that you no longer wear to try bleaching first. Different strengths, concentrations and amounts of bleach will produce different results - to get the right results, you will have to experiment and make mistakes.
• The jeans that you cut should fit fairly wide around your thighs. Skinny jeans will be difficult to fold or hem. The legs of such pants narrow under your thighs, making them too tight to turn upwards.

Warnings

• Mix bleach never with ammonia or vinegar. This can create a gas that is potentially lethal.
• Be safe with bleach. Make sure it doesn't get on other clothes or your skin. If it does, wash or rinse off the bleach immediately.
• You can use a thimble while sewing to protect your finger (s). Be careful not to sting yourself.
• Be careful when using a sharp knife, scissors, or a sewing machine.

Necessities

• Old jeans
• Just bleach
• Scissors
• Sewing supplies