Summer is coming, it’s time to throw tight trousers in a distant closet. Time to wear light and open clothes. For example, shorts. However, even if it is not summer now, shorts are convenient, comfortable and light clothing. But funds for it are not always enough. The solution is simple - you can sew it yourself. It will cost a little, plus the clothes will definitely sit well.
The question immediately arises: "Actually,
how to sew shorts with your own hands?" Let's figure it out. Here you will need fabric, threads in color, needles, a sewing machine (preferably), an elastic band, scissors and chalk. And, of course, a head on his shoulders.
Let's go in order. Figuring out how to sew shorts with your own hands, you need to determine the style. And this is not so easy. You need to carefully study the recommendations of experts in the field of fashion, see pictures, try on each model to your physique. You can, for example, go to the store and try on all the shorts there. Choose the ones that sit best on the figure, and remember the model. By the way, the fabric also depends on the model: sports shorts, for example, need stretching fabric.
But back to how to sew shorts with your own hands. The first item on the plan is patterns. First you need to take measurements, and then on paper (it is better to take cardboard - it will not tear, but plain paper will do) draw a pattern, cut it out.
Now you can go to the fabric. Lay it on the table, folding it in half. Do not forget about the direction of the picture (you do not want the flower to grow horizontally), as well as about shared threads. Impose the pattern on the fabric and circle, not forgetting to leave allowances for the seams: on the side by centimeter, on the top - three. Total should get 4 parts. If you chose shorts with a high waist, then a wide belt is better to cut separately. Then two more will be added to those four details.
The next item is the pockets. Cut them out of the fabric (preferably the one from which the main part of the shorts) strictly according to the patterns, work on the edges, make a mark and sew on a typewriter.
Sew on the sides further. You can leave a small incision. Iron each seam. Process the product on an overlock (machine for processing seams and sections) or manually with a regular zigzag seam. Iron the entire product carefully.
Now that we have almost figured out how to sew shorts with our own hands, we need to process the top. Tuck the edge a few centimeters, stitch. Insert an elastic band or tape, cut off the excess. Sew the folded edge, leaving an elastic band under it (it can also be sewn, but it’s better not to do this or to make a right seam that a beginner cannot do). If desired, you can insert a lace with an elastic band that will be tied in front.
Now let's move on to the bottom. You need to bend the allowances that you left inside out. Iron gently. Keep your trousers level the same. Sew on.
That's all, the shorts are ready. If desired, you can add decoration: pattern, embroidery, patch. This will not work for some models, for example, Bermuda shorts - this is a more strict and classic look of clothing. And with sports shorts, embroidery will not be very convenient, as it will prevent the fabric from reaching. In any case, think about how you want to decorate the product. The advantage of homemade shorts is that no one will have such.