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DIY cutoffs in a snap

 
Lovin’ your winter jeans but not digging the worn-through knees or messy hem? Give your go-tos a warm weather makeover, just like Hunger Games star Isabelle Fuhrman. This Southern belle turned Cali cutie loves hanging in her DIY cutoffs. And with a li’l help from GL, you can, too!

 

What you’ll need:

An old pair of jeans that fit (preferably not ones with stretch)

Scissors

Safety pins

Pen or pencil

Ruler

 

What you’ll do:

1. Try on your jeans to decide just how long you want them.

 

2.  With your jeans still on, use safety pins to mark the length you want your shorts to be.

 

3. Take ‘em off, turn them inside out and lay them flat on a table.

 

4. Using a ruler and pen or pencil, draw a line along where you pinned your pants.

 

5. Now, it’s time to cut. Holding your scissors at a slight angle, cut along the line you drew, being careful not to cut the pockets. Remember, when in doubt, cut ‘em longer than you think you want them. You can always go back and make them shorter!

 

6. Toss your shorts into the wash to jumpstart the fraying process along the edges.

 

7. Rock ‘em!
 
 

BY ERIN MILLER ON 3/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

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okay so im goin shopping with my grandmother for summer clothes this week and i have 75& saved but i have NO CLUE what to look for! I need some things to buy that are rlly trendy and cute but still affordable. theres not many great stores where were goin like target or anything, its mostly just little boutiques qith high prices.any ideas? PLEASE HELP!

 

Hey girl!

Consignment shops are awesome places to find adorable clothes for affordable prices. A lot of times consignment shops will be located around little boutiques, so definitely look for some. Ask your grandma, she may know! If you can't find any super cheap stores but want to spend your money, find something you REALLY like that you can invest in. Make sure you really love it and you'll wear it/use it. It can be your big purchase of the month! 


Catherine C.

by katiegurll;) on 7/13/2012 11:31:18 AM

 
 

Hey Smileyperson, as long as you don't cut the shorts too short you should be okay. Xoxo



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My moms worried that the shorts will fray all the way up to where your butt is showing...how do I prevent this? Lynae P.

by Smileyperson on 6/19/2012 6:38:38 PM

 
 

Does anyone have any idea how to delete accounts? I want to delete mine to make a different one with a different username. Anyone please reply with a reasonable answer thanks.

by lexi101thompson on 3/29/2012 6:39:50 PM

 
 

U wanna where short shorts
how bout make um long
Where boxers and baggy pants on march21st cause we need to make a point
we cant have bra straps showing so why can boys have their boxers showing
plz where boxers showing with baggy pants
ladies have to make a statement

by ealaplante on 3/20/2012 6:56:42 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD OK. i saw the cutest shorts ever at forever 21. now i cant find them online! i if my mom wont let me get them i wanted to tye dye white shorts to look like them. how would i do that thanks!

Hey girl,

DIY projects are a great idea when you can't buy something, and this way you'll be able to customize the shorts yourself! Here are two posts on how to do tie-dye -- they should work for shorts, too! http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/05/27/crafts-tie-dye-towel-tote.aspx http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/09/15/ilovetocreate-tie-dye.aspx

Meghan D.

by may9 on 3/17/2012 2:57:57 AM

 
 

Hey if anyone needs any advice im an advice queen i am kaymalu look for me i need people to sign up

thx!!! Smile Smile

by kaymalu on 3/16/2012 7:29:12 PM

 
 

i wonda if you can do this with skinnies!!! thst wood probably b awesome looking tho i wonder?

by krazykaratechick on 3/14/2012 1:39:39 PM

 
 

LOL i hav like a whole bunch of old boot cuts at home n i tried doing it 2day..WORKED GREAT. LOOKED BETTR DAN MY BOUGHT PAIRS.

by xoDevilBabyox on 3/14/2012 12:37:52 AM

 
 

Can you do this with skinny jeans?

by MUchick5 on 3/13/2012 6:16:05 PM

 
 

I'm gonna do this!

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by DaNcInGQu33N9812 on 3/13/2012 5:30:43 PM

 
 

Can I also do this with jeans that are WAY TO TIGHT at the bottoms?

by MarisaMermaid99 on 3/13/2012 4:37:31 PM

 
 

usually i just cut mine without marking them and they turn out fine Smile

by lovergurlluvsyooh on 3/13/2012 3:21:51 PM

 
 

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I'm going ti New Orleans for spring break with my high school's choir. What should i bring? The weather will be low to mid 70's. HELP!




Hey girlie!

While that's nice weather, it can get either too chilly or too warm in the same day, so I'd pack spring weather clothes such as capris and a light sweater or a hoodie, just incase it gets cooler at night. You could also take shorts and tights, so that you can wear just shorts if it's warm and with tights if it's not. Have fun!
Krupali D.

by SammehKat on 3/13/2012 2:13:00 PM

 
 

I do this all the time!! It's great and inexpensive!!

by Tazmeyer49 on 3/13/2012 1:18:18 PM

 
 



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My mom will not let me wear shorts like those beceause they are just to short.But all my friends were them why not me it isn't fair.Also I am only eleven so what is wrong with that?




Hey Girlie,

I know this may not be what you wanna hear, but what your mom says is what you gotta do! Some cutoffs are really short and since you're only eleven, your mom is probably worried its a l'il inappropriate! Maybe you can convince her to find a length that she's okay with. Not every pair of old jeans has to be cut super short - there's plenty of room for flexibility! Slightly longer cutoffs totally rock, too! Good luck!
alicia m.

by kittycute67 on 3/13/2012 11:59:03 AM

 
 

Then i would reccoment cuffing them and stiching the outside line and inner lil line like on most shorts Smile

by oreolover123 on 3/13/2012 2:07:23 AM

 
 

I do this every spring and summer. Smile

by Chloe<3 on 3/13/2012 1:47:05 AM

 
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