DIY: Perk up those boring denim shorts (or overalls, in this case!)

I've had these overalls for a few years now, but I've only worn them once! They were much too short, and they were just, well, blech.
But I fixed it! And now you can too! Enjoy this tutorial lovelies!

You will need:

~ Sewing machine (OR a needle and thread, if you have lots of time)

~ The item of clothing you wish to decorate/prettify/add modesty to

~ Enough fabric to sew in to the circumference of the leg holes, I got mine from the thrift store (coz I'm all for economical sustainability) 

~ A trimming of your choice, I chose some pretty mauve lace I picked up at the thrift shop for cheapies!

~ Scissors

~ Measuring tape

~ Pins, and

~ Cotton of the appropriate colour.

 

 

STEP 1

 



 Measure the circumference of the leg holes! (As accurately as you can).
Then you want to write it down. You don't want to forget it!

Note: If your fabric is too short, like mine was, divide the number in half!

 

 

 

STEP 2

 

 

 



Figure out how much length you want to add to protect your modesty, or just for looks ! :)
We are going to be folding the fabric in half to give it a nice finish, so double the number and snip, snip, snip! If you're adding trim like I am, remember to allow for the length that will add. I wanted the fabric part 5cm long, so I cut 10!

STEP 3

If your fabric was long enough to fit the entire length of the circumference of the shorts-leg, cut two lengths. If you were silly like me and didn't think of that (ooooops), cut four halves!


STEP 4 (for those of us whose fabric length failed us)

Pin and sew two pieces together on only one end. Make sure the "wrong sides" of the fabric are together, man!


STEP 5

Once you have sewn the ends, fold and pin each strip lengthways and sew away! Sew fairly close to the edge as you don't want to loose too much length (if you were clever and used your brain, unlike me, you may have made the strip wider to allow for this step...but no, not me, chronic fatigue brain strikes again!)

STEP 6

 

 

If you are using a trimming, pin it along lengthways and sew it on! Easy peasy.

 

STEP 7 (almost there!! OMGSHHHH)

 

 



Turn the shorts inside out, and pin your extensions on to the legs, all the way around, being careful that it isn't bunching anywhere. Once again, break out that sewing machine and warm up your peddle, and sew along! And VOILA!

Finito!

Now you can frolic around the hillsides without a worry of anyone seeing anything scary! And you'll look good, too.