How to sew shorts yourself to survive the hot summer.

We all look forward to the arrival of sunny and warm summer days. But on especially hot days we worry about choosing light and comfortable clothes. What to choose for walking around the city or meeting with friends, when even thinking about clothes becomes even hotter? Of course, shorts. No fashionable summer collection does not bypass such a comfortable version of clothing. They can be lace, sports, knitted, denim or very formal. To always look fashionable, you need to know how to sew shorts yourself. We will consider variants of their manufacture and alteration from unnecessary trousers.

How to sew shorts from old jeans.

This is one of the simplest options. For him, we need to prepare unnecessary trousers, beautiful lace of cotton and thread in tone. It does not matter why you decided to remodel your jeans. You just tired of this model or pants were irreparably spoiled in the bottom. The main thing is the opportunity to sew shorts for the summer.

Jeans must be previously washed and ironed. After that, we lay them out on the table and outline the cut line first on one leg. Remove excess tissue. We fold the pants in half and, adjusting along the cut line of the first leg, we correct the second. Excess tissue is put aside. It is still useful for various crafts. Now we can just sew the bottom of the trousers and the shorts are ready. But we will make a more feminine model.

Here we will need a pre-made lace. We put it on the pant leg, face down, leveling the slices. We measure the necessary length and add to it 1.5-2 centimeters for the seam. We sew the lace in a ring. We put the prepared strip with the pants on the sides and fix the sewing needles. We plot the line, stepping back from the cut one centimeter. We process the seam on the overlock. Now bend the lace down. We put the seam up. We lay a finishing line on jeans at a distance of 0.2 centimeter from the place of connection of shorts with lace, while fixing the allowance on the seam. Ottuzhivaem finished product and wear with pleasure.

How to sew shorts out of jersey.

It's also very simple. We will need elastic knit fabric, wide elastic band, decorative lace, two tips, thread in tone, overlock and sewing machine. First we'll make a pattern. For this we take our favorite sports trousers and turn them inside out. Fold in half, then circle on paper. The pattern is made without a side seam, connecting the front and back halves on paper. Add 4 centimeters from the top for the gum, 1 centimeter for the step seam and 3 centimeters at the bottom for the hem.

We lay out on the table a knitted fabric folded in half. We impose on it a ready-made pattern, using the direction of the columns as an equity thread. We cut out the details, using only sharp scissors for this purpose, not permitting the unfolding of the threads. We fold the details with the sides and sew on the overlock middle seam. After that, level and stitch the seam on two legs.

We insert a double needle into the sewing machine. Fold the bottom of the trousers by three centimeters and, having deviated from the edge of 2.5 centimeters, lay a double line on the front side. Fold the top of the shorts by 4 centimeters. Note the location of the holes for the decorative cord. We sweep out two loops or install the blocks. We recede from the edge of 3.5 centimeters. We are laying a double line, leaving a small section unclosed. We put in the elastic band and sew the ends of it. Now we insert the lace, straightening its ends into the prepared holes. We sew the top of the shorts to the end. Put on the lace tips.

If you want to decorate the product with side strips or other decorative elements, then this must be done before sewing the shorts. To create a glamorous product, use as a decoration lace, sequins, beads, rhinestones and embroidery. For the sports model, decorative elements in the form of side strips and the skyline are more suitable. Children's models decorate with an interesting application or thermo-stickers.

Sewing shorts with your own hands is easy. The main thing is to do it with a good mood and connect your imagination. Then you will get an exclusive model that will please you more than one summer season.