How to decorate denim shorts with your own hands

If you don't like ordinary things, but you can't find anything in stores that suits your taste, then it's time to get creative. Decor and decoration is a great way to make ordinary things original, or to give new life to old ones. Today we will decorate denim shorts.

Ways to decorate shorts

There are many ways to decorate denim shorts with your own hands. Remember all the techniques you own and put them to use. And we, in turn, will try to give you the maximum number of interesting ideas that will help transform your things.

To decorate clothes with your own hands, you don’t need any special skills; basic knowledge of threads, needles, paints or other materials is enough, depending on your choice. Everything at hand comes into play here.

Options for decorating denim shorts

There are many design options. To decide which one is right for you, first look at the images and choose a visually pleasing photo.Then remember what you are good at. Drawing, sewing, knitting - any skills will come in handy. The main thing is that the work process gives you pleasure.

What materials are used to decorate shorts?

To take a closer look at the decoration options, let’s look at the materials that can be used.

• Lace is an interesting idea. This way you will be able to create a gentle and feminine image.
• Ribbons, laces. To create a bold and frank style, decorating with satin ribbons or laces is perfect.
• Sequins, sparkles, stones, beads. If you want to be bright, choose the appropriate clothing design. Implementing this option will not take much time and effort, but it will look great.
• Threads. If you love and know how to embroider with satin stitch, this season is clearly for you. This decor will make the shorts childishly cute, fashionable and attractive.
• Paints. An artist can create even on his own clothes. This decor looks unusual and simply wonderful.

These are the most common and interesting options. Get acquainted with the appearance and choose what you like.

Details of shorts where decor is used

Now let’s analyze the decoration by location, because the chosen material, method of work and necessary tools depend on this.

• Pockets. The choice here is quite wide: sequins, lace, any stripes. Back pockets are often decorated with fabric stickers and lace.
• Bottom cut. Designing this part will help you make shorts that are too short longer and simply make them more attractive.
• Pants legs. There is also a wide space for creativity here. Use any fabrics and stickers, threads, cords and ribbons, paints, rivets - in general, whatever you want.
• Belt. In this case, do not forget that the decor should not only be beautiful, but also comfortable.

Tools and materials that will be needed for work

Much depends on the chosen design. If you work with fabrics, you will need:

• needle;
• threads;
• sewing machine (depending on the decor);
• scissors.

When working with paints, purchase:

• brushes;
• acrylic or clothing paints;
• solvent (possibly).

For rivets, sequins, rhinestones you will need:

• glue;
• threads;
• tool for flaring rivets.

But regardless of the decoration method, you will need soap or a light pencil to draw a preliminary sketch.

Advice! Before starting work, purchase a light, finely sharpened pencil for drawing on fabric or a small piece of soap.

Decorating denim shorts yourself

Let's look at several decoration options in more detail so that you can easily decorate your jeans yourself.

How to decorate denim shorts with lace

First, decide on the design location. Typically, lace is used to decorate the bottom hem, pockets or trouser legs. Next, all that remains is to cut off a piece of lace of the required size and sew it to the place of decoration.

Advice! Before sewing, sew around the lace cut area.

Using sequins to decorate denim shorts

In store-bought items, sequins are sewn on with thread. Therefore, this material is quite difficult to use for decoration. But if you have patience and try, everything will work out.

Advice! It is advisable to sew each circle of sequins separately so that they do not curl up during wear.

For a less fiddly job, choose larger sequins or replace them with studs.

Applique as a way to decorate denim shorts

There are many different stickers that can be used to decorate any part of the product. They can be used both front and back. The main thing is to glue them well so that they do not fall off or get wrapped up during wear.

Advice! When making applique, use only high-quality glue intended for fabrics.

Acrylic paints for decorating shorts

With the help of paints, you can create interesting designs on the shorts, or simply paint one part in a different color, which also looks very attractive. And in combination with other types of decor, paints will help bring unusual ideas to life.

Finishing fabric for decorating denim shorts

The most popular fabric for decorating clothes is lace. But you can choose any natural or synthetic finishing fabric and make a wonderful decor. The main thing is that the fabric is bright and colorful.

Now you can transform your jeans yourself. Choose an idea and take action.