In the spring, many girls are forced to solve a difficult problem: what to do with their favorite denim shorts that have become tight.
Mothers of children who have grown up over the winter often ask themselves the question about tight shorts.
The correct answer to this problem is this: you shouldn’t be sad and sad because you can’t wear a comfortable thing. After a simple alteration, skinny shorts will still serve you!
The solution to the problem is side inserts
An easy way to add extra dimension to the sides of denim shorts is with a side panel. To change the size, use one of the types of inserts.
- Triangular inserted in the form of a wedge into the side seam so that the most centimeters are added to the waistband.
- Rectangular sewn into the side seam along the entire length of the trouser leg in the form of stripes.
Preparing tools for work
Before starting work, you need to prepare in advance everything that may be needed for the remodel:
- sewing machine;
- scissors;
- thread with a needle or pins for basting;
- wide elastic band;
- measuring tape, ruler;
- pen, pencil or chalk (for marking fabric);
- material for inserts and trim (braid, lace).
Choosing the right material
The insert can be made from a variety of materials. Using fabric with a similar color will make the addition less noticeable. Contrasting fabric with a bright pattern, a material of a different texture (leather, lace) will turn the new element into a bright decorative detail.
Let's start remodeling
Let's figure out how to increase the sides of denim shorts so that you can do the job correctly and enjoy the opportunity to wear your favorite things again.
How to make triangular inserts
Fabric triangles are used if the clothes are a little narrow. You can put things on, but you can’t fasten them as before: the zipper is not fastened along the entire length, the loop does not reach the button on the belt.
Procedure:
Determine the size of the triangular insert.
To do this, you need to put on shorts and measure how many centimeters you need to add to the waistband to fasten the button. After dividing this distance by 2, we get the size of the base of the triangle, which will be added to the top line of the belt. Then they pay attention to how many centimeters the zipper is not fastened. This is the height of the triangle.
Cut out the insert elements.
On the wrong side of the fabric, outline the contours of the triangle, adding an additional width of the belt at the top for turning. On each side of the triangle, add 1.2 - 1.5 cm for allowances.
Mark the place of addition.
The belt is cut along the side seams. The seams are ripped out to the depth of the insertion.
The added element is sewn on, the belt is decorated, and the seams are processed. Work in the same order on the other side.
How to make an insert along the entire length of a trouser leg
Working with a rectangle - a stripe - is done in the same way.
Reference! Using the rectangular side panel, you can increase the width of your denim shorts by 2 sizes.
Procedure:
- Tight shorts are worn over matching trousers or shorts. Measure the width by which the product needs to be increased. To determine the length, measure the side seam.
- From the inside of the material, outline the contours of the additional part. On one of the narrow sides of the rectangle, another width of the belt is added. Add seam allowances on all sides (about 1.5 - 2 cm).
- Cut the belt and rip out the side seam.
- Make a hem on the waistband, baste it, and then stitch the insert part.
Helpful Tips for Upsizing Denim Shorts
- To increase the size of the shorts in the waistband, in addition to fabric, you can use a wide elastic band. Two parts are cut out of it, stitched from the inside out, and turned inside out. After cutting the waistband of jeans, add elastic elements to it.
Advice! The elastic band can be combined with fabric and used at the top of the stripe.
- When using a material different from the fabric of the shorts, the decorative purpose of the parts can be emphasized. To do this, after sewing, braid, lace stripes, and decorative cord are attached to the inserts.
- Lace will help to increase the sides of summer denim shorts and at the same time get a fashionable item.
Shorts that have become narrow on the sides are a reason not to be sad, but to get creative! A little patience, imagination, and comfortable shorts will return to your wardrobe refreshed.
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