30 Day Challenge Day: Two

This project was sort of a "duh" for me. I have been searching stores trying to find shorts that are just the right length because all I see is brumuda knee length or short short booty shorts. I need something just in the middle. So after my third store trip it hit me. Why dont I just make my own?


Of course you can do the simple cut off jeans. But I sorta prefer some cuff. So make it a little harder and make my first shorts with a sewn cuff.
Supplies

Jeans
Scissors
Chalk/pen/pencil to mark
Sewing machine
Pins
measuring strip

Take a baggier pair of jeans ( I say baggier just because when you cut and fold it will tighten a little and I prefer my shorts a little loose, but this is up to you)  that you dont mind cutting up. Put them on and either take your measuring strip and try to mark your self or have a friend help you. its a lot easier and more accurate with a friend so you dont have to bend down to do it.

I marked the spot I would like the length to be on both out sides of my thigh
Marked the spot where I would cut and fold to get to my length (about 4-5 inches down from ideal spot) and then marked the inside of my thigh to try and keep the cut straight.
Take them off and cut.
Now on my first trial and error I took my jeans and just folded them where I wanted and sewn them all around. I didnt like how they looked afterwards (and on one leg messed up anyways)

So on this set I will fold a slight hem and sew that. Then fold up to my ideal hem spot and just sew on a few spots. A small section on the outside thigh and on the inside of the thigh.

I was done with one leg before I realized I forgot to take pictures.. thats why one leg is all ready done.
This picture is the pant leg layed out flat before fold





Next fold to make a hem. Pin and see.. I sewed close to the edge personally.. I am not an expert sewing so not sure which is the best to to do.. This was not the neatest job.. The pants are all old/too small so I am just using them as testers till I get a pair of jeans I really want to do this to. Thats why I am using black thread which I wouldnt on a pair I want.






Next Fold a hem again making sure not to let the thread peek out.. lining it up with your other pant.

Pin and stitch the outsides vertically.Do it on the outside of your thigh on one the front and the back and on the inside thigh front and back