DIYShortsDonezo

So I finally got around to making some use out of this old pair of Gripp Jeans I NEVER wore!

These babies were originally flared leg, medium/dark tone jeans..and now they are, in my eyes, GLORIOUS.

Inspired by Camilla and Marc shorts I have been lusting over ever since RAFW earlier this year.
This is....

WHAT I DID.

1. I cut the length I wanted...I don't even own material scissors so don't stress if you don't own any either.
2. Without over-thinking where I did it; cut horizontal slashes down the front in different lengths and widths appart (I think the more random here the better)...also did a few on one of the back pockets.
3. Shoved them into the washing machine on a cold cycle. Then left them to dry.
4. Bleach time. I used regular bleach and poured it into a spray bottle ($2 shop styles bottle).
5. Went OUTSIDE (bleach is a stinker ppl) and just sprayed them pretty much all-over and not forgetting to do inside the pockets too.
6. Left to dry outside on the line.
7. Put them into the washing machine about 3 times (on cold cycle again) to make sure the bleach was washed out.

8. Once they were dry, I ran a brush over the frayed bits to rough them up a bit. A cheese grater or similar works too (household items!).
9. TA-DA! Done-zo. (also I will hand wash them from now on to keep them in tact!)

Still contemplating hand sewing the bottoms (folding up)...but not sure!
Can always wear them both ways I guess and undo the stitching when I please.

ANYWAY - I am very happy with how they turned out!
I feel like I have bought a new pair of shorts...fun fun fun.
It def fought off some purchase cravings for a day or two anyway..haha.

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