How to Cut Jeans Into Shorts

It’s finally getting warm out, which means it’s time to break out the shorts! If you don’t have any shorts that fit your style, never fear! You can easily make your own pair of cutoff jeans shorts.

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Materials

You will need a pair of jeans a sharp pair of scissors, and a ruler or a measuring tape. First, lay your jeans out on a flat surface. If you want your shorts to be the same length, measure and mark the desired length with a pencil or a pen. If you want your shorts to be different lengths, measure and mark the desired length for each leg.

Jeans

To make your own distressed denim shorts, you’ll need a pair of jeans, a sharp pair of scissors, and sandpaper. You may also want to have a needle and thread on hand, as well as some fabric paint or bleach (optional).

Scissors

A good pair of scissors is key to getting a clean cut on your jeans. If you don’t have a pair of scissors or can’t find them, you can use a sharp knife but be extra careful not to cut yourself.

Steps

You can cut jeans into shorts in just a few easy steps. First, put on the jeans and mark where you want them to be cut. Second, cut along the marked line. Third, fray the edges of the shorts. And that’s it! You now have a brand new pair of denim shorts.

Try on the jeans and mark where you want them to end with a pen or chalk.

Before you get started, you’ll need a pair of jeans that fit you well and that you’re planning to cut into shorts. Put them on and use a pen or piece of chalk to mark where you want the shorts to end. This line should be about 4 inches (10 cm) above your knees.

Next, take the jeans off and lay them flat on a cutting surface. If you’re using scissors, cut along the line you marked earlier. If you’re using a rotary cutter, roll it along the line to make a clean cut.

Once the jeans are cut, try them on again to make sure they’re the right length. If they need to be shorter, mark another line and cut them again. Once you’re happy with the length, use a pair of sharp scissors to fray the edges of the shorts.

To finish, wash and dry the shorts according to the care instructions on the jeans label.

Cut the jeans along the line you just made.

Use sharp scissors to cut along the line you just made. Make sure to cut slowly and evenly. Once you reach the end of the line, stop and try on the jeans to make sure they fit the way you want them to. If they’re too large or too small, you can always adjust them by cutting more or less off.

Use a lighter to singe the edges of the jeans to prevent fraying.

Use a lighter to singe the edges of the jeans to prevent fraying. If you want to get a distressed look, you can skip this step.

Cut along the inseam of the jeans. If you want your shorts to have a raw edge, leave the inseam intact. Otherwise, cut it off and set it aside.

Cut off the legs of the jeans about 2-3 inches above the knee. Again, if you want a raw edge, leave them as is. If not, use a fray blocker or hem them with a sewing machine or by hand.

Try on the shorts and mark where you’d like them to sit on your waist with a fabric pen or chalk. Make sure they’re even on both sides!

Cut away any excess fabric from the waistband. You can also add belt loops at this point if you’d like.

Fold over the waistband twice and sew it down with a sewing machine or by hand.

Tips

If you have a pair of jeans that are too long or too tight, you can easily transform them into shorts. This guide will show you how to cut jeans into shorts in a few simple steps. You’ll need a pair of jeans, a sharp pair of scissors, and a needle and thread.

If you want to cut a lot of jeans into shorts, it may be easier to use a rotary cutter.

If you want to cut a lot of jeans into shorts, it may be easier to use a rotary cutter. A rotary cutter is a handheld tool that has a circular blade that can cut through multiple layers of fabric at once. This can be a time-saving method if you need to cut many pairs of jeans into shorts.

Another tip is to use seam ripper to remove the original hem from the jeans. This will give you a clean edge to work with and make it easier to create a new hem for your shorts.

You can also use pinking shears to cut the jeans and prevent fraying.

Pinking shears are scissors that have a zig-zag blade, which can be useful for cutting fabric because it helps to prevent the fabric from fraying. If you don’t have pinking shears, you can use a regular pair of scissors and cut small notches into the edge of the fabric at 1/4″ intervals.