When I saw Lena's post, I was immediately inspired. While thrifting later that week, I actually came across these awesome (men's) Silver jeans. I used to be a total sucker for Silver jeans when I was younger - they were my absolute favourite. Now, they don't exactly do much for my body type, but I'll always have love. The men's version, on the other hand, were exactly what I was looking for though: great wash, thick waistband, large back pockets and a fab distressed look ... in my size! The woman at the cash confirmed they were men's jeans to ensure I still wanted them - ha, that's why I wanted them!
After washing and drying the jeans, I went at them with the scissors to create the perfect denim cut offs.
The length was still a little too long so...
...I cut 'em shorter
That's better
Next I cut slits on the sides
Then frayed them up with a knife and scissors along the raw edge
(once they are washed, they will fray more)
Voila!
PS - I know I'm so behind on all your blogs, and I'm sorry I've been a little MIA
(the wedding is sucking me dry ... blah blah blah, I know, I know ...)
Love them! I haven't done DIY cutoffs since middle school - maybe I need to try again :)
ReplyDeleteDon't let the wedding stress get you down! Easier said than done, I know.
Great DIY, I'll have to have a go at this myself. Cute vest too.
ReplyDeleteooh love them...i need to buy some cheap jeans so i can do that to!
ReplyDeleteI always screw up denim cut-offs, you did a great job!
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This s such a great idea. I don't have any jeans in my closet that I particularly want to cut but thrifting a pair is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I do not own one pair of cut off shorts? They have been on the top of my list for quite a while!
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Nice job on these!!! Cutoffs have seriously become my go-to outfit, day and night. I need to go cut up some of my husband's old jeans and get my A.Co on! (I've already cut up all my old pairs--haha!)
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Good job on the cutoffs! They look awesome :)
ReplyDeletexox cathy.
lllove 'emmm.
ReplyDeletethey look great babe.<3
umm, you look great! i've done my own cut-offs before but these look fantastic! i want to re-do mine, now :)
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I just did the same with some old crappy jeans!!! Now they are totally fabulous again!! :D
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