How Do I Cut Denim Jeans Into Shorts?
The great thing about an old pair of jeans is that they usually have a second life in the form of cut-off jean shorts. If you're sentimental, and you weren't quite ready to get rid of an old pair of jeans with the well worn holes in the knees, turning them into cut-offs is a perfect solution. There will be no more holes and you get to hold onto those jeans you were attached to. With a few simple steps and a pair of scissors, you'll have a new pair of shorts in no time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Fold your jeans and lay them flat, lengthwise.
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Cut the jeans longer than you intend because it will be easier to try them on and cut them to the desired length later.
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Slip the jeans on and make a mark with a pen at the desired length you would like your cut-off jean shorts to be.
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Fold the jeans lengthwise for the second time and carefully cut a straight line across the pant leg where you made the pen mark.
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Wash cut-off shorts to begin the fraying process if that's the desired look you wish to achieve.
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Tips & Warnings
If the frayed look is not what you want, keep the shorts a few inches longer and then roll a cuff instead.
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