How Do You Create Cut-Off Jean Shorts?
Recycle an old or outdated pair of jeans while keeping up with current trends by making your own pair of cut-off jean shorts. While you could pay quite a bit for stylish jean shorts from your favorite trendy store, you can mimic even expensive styles with some planning and some tips to get the finish, as well as the length, you are looking for. Choose a pair of shorts to use as a cutting guide to create your own cut-off jean shorts. Choose a pair that has the length you want your new shorts to have. They don’t have to be jean shorts; even workout shorts will do. Line up the hems of both the shorts and the jeans. When both hems are lined up, place the shorts onto the jeans with the back waistbands matching up. Do not line up the front and back waistbands; this will make the leg seams uneven when you cut. Cut the jeans based on the length of your model shorts. If you plan to create shorts with frayed edges, cut at least 1/2 inch lower than the length of your model shorts. If you want to
