5.30.2012

DIY Jean Shorts

With more and more serapes (Mexican blanket) themed trends showing up this summer season I thought I would try to make my own version of serape jean shorts. This is such a simple and quick way to give a new life to any old pair of jean shorts.



What you need:
Jean shorts (I used a thrifted pair)
Serape fabric (I used a thrifted purse)
Needle & thread
Pins

1) Start by deciding how much of the jean
short you want covered by the fabric.
Once you decide cut out the appropriate
amount of fabric.

2) Pin the fabric where you would like it to be sewn on the jean shorts.



 3) Hand sew around the outside of the fabric (I started by using a sewing machine, but with the pockets found it easier, and just as quick to hand sew) 


4) Because my shorts were thrifted and a bit too long, I cut 2 inches off the bottom. You do not have to do this step, its totally up to your own style.


5) Enjoy your new serape shorts!
Sweater: Boutique in Australia
Shorts: DIY
Boots: Winners

Have you created anything incorporating serape? We would love too see!

xx

-S
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57 comments:

  1. Fashion Lookbook30 May 2012 at 21:44

    Cute outfit. I love the color of your sweater.

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  2. Shawna Hynes30 May 2012 at 22:05

    These DIY shorts are so amazing, I absolutely love the result! You've styled the outfit around them perfectly as well :)

    <3 Shawna
    Serpentine Streets

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  3. Unknown30 May 2012 at 23:28

    great DIY! love the final result :)

    http://itsnotjustanotherfashionblog.blogspot.it/

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  4. Marzena31 May 2012 at 04:31

    Your look is incredible ! Great DIY Shorts and amazing sweater ! *_* Kiss x


    http://mfashionmyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  5. Unknown31 May 2012 at 04:45

    this is such a nice diy project, i love it :)

    http://www.vera-homeiswheretheheartis.blogspot.de/

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  6. Unknown31 May 2012 at 04:53

    That's a really good idea!!

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  7. Satin and Souffles31 May 2012 at 05:27

    Gorgeous! Great Diy, I will be doing this asap! Following xx

    {Satin&Souffles}

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  8. Marite31 May 2012 at 06:07

    Hey,Carly + Stacie :)
    Thank you so much for lovely comment :)
    Your blog is amazing, love those outfits
    Gladly followed through GFC and Bloglovin
    Have a great day!

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  9. Jelena Dimić31 May 2012 at 10:08

    Great outfit! It's so colorful and full of life! Wakes up the happy feelings when I see it. :D
    And the DIY is interesting too! If I ever find some jeans I don't like to wear anymore, I could do this tutorial, only with the leopard pattern.
    I'm following you. :D If you want, you can find me on:

    http://the-wandering-heart.blogspot.com

    Have a nice day! :*

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  10. sadee31 May 2012 at 11:46

    love the unique shorts you look pretty
    Awesome post
    very nice blog im following you follow back please
    ♥ SadeeStyle ♥
    www.sadeestyle.net

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  11. Suzane Weck31 May 2012 at 12:08

    Ficou linda esta idéia que tivestes.Parabéns pela criatividade e meu grande abraço.

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  12. Elena31 May 2012 at 12:35

    Great shoes.. amazing work :D

    Let's visit my blog, i will be really grateful :)
    Kisses, Elena

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  13. Unknown31 May 2012 at 18:02

    I love DIYs! Thanks for this, dearies. I'd love to read more from you. Definitely following your blog. Follow back? (:

    http://jbperez4.blogspot.com

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  14. Cynthia Bk31 May 2012 at 19:12

    that's so pretty! would love to try them too~
    thanks for your sweet comment on my blog~

    http://bellespell.blogspot.com/

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  15. Grace Wainwright31 May 2012 at 21:52

    Ok why are the diy's always so awesome! This is so brilliant. I have an extra pair of denim shorts that I could try this on!

    A Southern Drawl

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  16. ADELINA ALEXANDER31 May 2012 at 22:02

    What a brilliant idea! I love the result! Great little outfit! I follow you now! Would you like to follow me back?
    xoxo

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  17. Meggie1 June 2012 at 05:23

    Great shorts, perfect for summer! I love DIY'S, I may have to try this.

    Great blog!

    Best,
    Meggie
    JeansTeesTravelCakes.blogspot.com

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  18. Northern Style Exposure1 June 2012 at 06:26

    Great Post! Love the photos. The shorts are so chic!

    Love from Canada
    Northern Style Exposure

    www.northernstyle.blog.com

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  19. Amanda1 June 2012 at 06:29

    oh I love this! I need to do this =) thanks for sharing! oh and the red jumper is a must have!

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  20. Bonnie1 June 2012 at 07:32

    Oh, I love these! I definitely need to try this DIY.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  21. Marlen1 June 2012 at 08:26

    haha i liked how you had to tell us what it was after using the proper term for it (er, mexican print). that looks super cute, check you out being all crafty :) i really like this whole look, especially with the cowboy boots!

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  22. Romina Rose May1 June 2012 at 08:41

    What a great idea! :) It looks quite good on you! :) Just perfect for the summertime, best wishes from Germany :)

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  23. Sarah1 June 2012 at 09:09

    thanks for your nice comment :)

    that DIY is brilliant!
    haha I had exactly the same little bag when I was younger ;)

    xx
    Sarah

    www.sarahs-fashion-diary.blogspot.com

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  24. ThefashionFlite1 June 2012 at 09:11

    wow, got an inspiration from ur post ! would definately try it soon !
    Keep Smiling:D
    ✿thefashionflite
    ✿twitter
    ✿Bloglovin

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  25. Unknown1 June 2012 at 10:32

    Thank's for vistiting for my blog !!!

    I love your blog too !! :)

    http://whichclothestoday.blogspot.fr

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  26. Mery Arbi1 June 2012 at 15:25

    You did a great job and you look beautiful sweetie!

    www.meryswardrobe.blogspot.com

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  27. Sienna1 June 2012 at 17:18

    those are the cutest shorts I've seen in a while

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  28. Shubhi1 June 2012 at 21:44

    You look FAB! lovely DIY idea!
    The photos are soo beautiful...especially the warm bright colours of your sweated and shorts!

    Love,
    Shubhi's Revels!

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  29. Wanderlust And Such1 June 2012 at 21:57

    Cute outfit! Loving those boots. Your legs are killer, girl.
    Found your blog through Shawna's (Serpentine Streets). You have great taste!
    xo
    Olivia
    http://wanderlust-and-such.blogspot.com

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  30. JasmyneTea1 June 2012 at 22:02

    Love these shorts, a great way to spruce up an old pair of shorts :) Love your blog btw!

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  31. Miss fashionmix2 June 2012 at 05:43

    Wow! Shorts look great!

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  32. Gunel (Guni)2 June 2012 at 07:49

    So creative - I will definitely try this! Following you now! I'd be happy if you follow me back!

    http://www.artbyguni.blogspot.com

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  33. Sydney Hoffman2 June 2012 at 08:37

    I so love what you did with these jeans! Ive actually wanted a pair like this, and these look amazing! Serious talent and your sweater is amazing :)

    -Sydney xo

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  34. Melanie (The Style Notebook)2 June 2012 at 10:58

    Those shorts are so chic! I love them! Let's follow each other?

    xoxo
    thenotebookofstyle.blogspot.com

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  35. Unknown2 June 2012 at 11:29

    love your sweater and shorts! thank you so much for visit and lovely comment:) I follow you to:)

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  36. Melanie (The Style Notebook)2 June 2012 at 12:02

    Followed you back! (:

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  37. Anonymous2 June 2012 at 12:22

    shorts are amazing and you look so pretty! :D

    thanks for visit <3 i'm following you too ;)

    xoxo
    Louise

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  38. Sonali Khosla2 June 2012 at 12:47

    Very cute idea with the shorts! They look amazing!


    Chicfullyyours.blogspot.com

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  39. Anna and Klaudia2 June 2012 at 13:02

    wow, great outfit! your shorts are so beautiful :) thank you so much for nice comment! I'm following you now :)

    http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/

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  40. Lisa Rosalie2 June 2012 at 13:32

    Such a great DIY! Beautiful shorts!
    X

    lisarosalie.blogspot.com

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  41. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures2 June 2012 at 13:47

    Loooove these!

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  42. Egejta2 June 2012 at 14:11

    idk y everyone thinks it a scarft! its whole sweater

    www.alefazka.blogspot.com

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  43. A Mode World2 June 2012 at 14:38

    Wow. I love them - especially paired with that knit. xA

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  44. Diana Marks2 June 2012 at 14:41

    great shorts and boots! thanks for stopping by my blog. I am following you back with pleasure ;)

    www.LAByDiana.com

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  45. Lia2 June 2012 at 14:47

    cute shorts!! lovely blog!

    xx
    Glass of Fashion

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  46. Anonymous2 June 2012 at 17:52

    Hi!!
    Touring the Blog'sfera knew her beautiful blog! Congratulations on the job! I'm following! =) Kisses and great weekend! http://thaiscavalcantemodaebeleza.blogspot.com.br/

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  47. Daysha2 June 2012 at 21:34

    SO cute! Absolutely love the boots :)
    xx
    Daysha http://dayshaprettylittlethings.blogspot.com/

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  48. Geneva Vanderzeil3 June 2012 at 01:27

    cuteness! I love this sooo much! xxx

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  49. Anonymous3 June 2012 at 03:35

    Aha! I've been wanting to customise a pair of shorts for so long, and I just happen to stumble upon your blog - perfect!
    You have a wonderful blog, here. X

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  50. Jacy3 June 2012 at 14:27

    Those shorts look fantastic...great DIY! I've been wanting to try out something like this and that Aztec-inspired print is so great :)

    ~Jacy

    http://laviedelenore.blogspot.com

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  51. Heather Cavanaugh3 June 2012 at 15:18

    GREAT DIY project! I have been wanting to pull this trend off...but i need a sewing machine first lol

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

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  52. Unknown3 June 2012 at 16:34

    thanks for stopping by my blog! just started following ; ) hope you follow back!

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

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  53. maxime4 June 2012 at 02:44

    OMG your blog is amazing! i'm following you! please visit my blog as well http://maximetherapie.blogspot.be/
    your style is so cool!
    xx

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  54. Nicol4 June 2012 at 03:44

    beautiful shorts!!!

    xo Nicol

    www.fashiontnt.com

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  55. Unknown5 June 2012 at 08:14

    that is a gorgeous knit sweater, and looks amazing with thoste shorts and boots. you look absolutely amazing. you have a fabulous blog, and i am your new follower. i would be honored if you connect with me, too. :) cheers and have a great day!!
    xoxo
    jasmine
    AdamAlexMommy

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  56. Ona Garriga8 June 2012 at 06:28

    ooouu! this short is very original! great idea! kisses! ^^

    http://ondwave.blogspot.com.es/

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  57. Love Cardelia10 June 2012 at 07:21

    These are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing I am def going to attempt this ;)

    xx
    Julie
    http://lovecardelia.blogspot.com/

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