Remaking old things is a creative process. How to decorate shorts, jeans, trousers that can still be worn for several seasons, but whose appearance is simply fed up? First of all, look in the chest (suitcase, on the mezzanine). What other wardrobe - unnecessary, but so carefully stored - can be put into action? Surely, old leather things — jackets, bags,
gloves. Suede patches or elegant or mischievous patches are a great idea.
How to decorate shorts? Leather flowers, geometric shapes, bizarre shapes, fringe can be planted on a button or - even faster - on a rivet or cringle. How to decorate shorts that are worn around the edges? Sew fun ruffles or lace. In alterations, everything that only comes to mind is appropriate. There are no canons and requirements. And you can make fringe yourself. How to decorate shorts with her help? Cut the bottom of the legs at a height of 3-5 centimeters into narrow strips, then remove the transverse threads. Funny beads that can be planted on the fringe will only add charm. How to decorate shorts at the waist? You can also sew lace or braid on top. Leather or furniture cords used as a belt will be a great decoration.
Do not forget about the pockets. One of the easiest ideas to implement on how to decorate old shorts is to sew valves on them or simply trim them with, for example, openwork leather tape. Zippers, even obsolete, can also be used as an original decor. Sew them in random order, cutting them into segments of various lengths. Metal zippers look more impressive and original, but you can also use plastic ones. You can decorate denim shorts with your own hands using eyelets and rivets. It’s not necessary to go to the workshop, it is enough to fill the rivets you like with the help of a special machine or even a simple hammer. Especially this way of decor is suitable for male models. Leather applications in combination with zippers or grommets will help to create a gothic or punk style.
Simple denim shorts can be a real work of art in skillful hands. The individual character will be given to them by embroidery or elements of painting on fabric. If you take bulk paints for textiles, you can create convex patterns. And you can sew on legs and ruffles. And to process the edges is completely optional. Rugged "frayed" seams are in fashion now. To make a frill, take strips of fabric 1.5-2 times longer than the circumference of the bottom of the leg. Sew a wide stitch on the machine, and then pull the shuttle thread. Assemble the frill to the leg, pin it with pins. You can mask the seam with braid or decorative stitching. By the way, the latter will be a great and easy decision on how to decorate shorts quickly and inexpensively. Take bright threads of contrasting colors and lay on the machine a decorative stitch in one or more rows. Do-it-yourself clothing will delight longer than purchased in-store items. Appliques, painting on fabric, lace or decorative seams - all these techniques can be used individually, as well as combine them.