REFASHION : HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT PAIR OF SHORTS






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necklace : thrifted
t-shirt : Everlane
watch : Target (similar / similar)
shorts : refashion from these pants (thrifted)
sandals (not pictured) : Famous Footwear (exact on sale, also in brown)
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Step 1  Find a pair of pants (preferably 1-2 sizes larger than your usual size)

Step 2  Measure and cut the legs off to the desired length, leaving 1.5" extra for hemming

Step 3  Try them on inside out, pin, and take in the legs as needed at the side seams. If you went more than a couple of sizes up, you may have to adjust the crotch and the inseams too (I didn't have to do this for mine)

Step 4  If the waist is a little too big, adjust accordingly. For me, this just meant moving the button over a bit

Step 5  Fold up the edges 3/4" twice, then hem. I did mine by hand using a blind stitch, but you could do it with a machine as well. Press the hem with an iron for best results

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