Upcycling Oversized Shorts Into a Matching Set
Here, I’m going to be taking a large pair of pink shorts and upcycling them to create a matching top and bag.
If you have a pair of shorts that are way too big and you have absolutely no use for, follow along to see how you can transform them into two pieces that you’ll love.
Tools and materials:
- Large shorts
- Pins
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
1. Cut out the pockets
First, cut out the area where the front and back pockets are.
2. Add strip to the sides
Add a strip of fabric to the open sides to close them up.
3. Sew strip down
Sew the strip of fabric down, turn the fabric right side out, and boom, you have a bag.
4. Add handles
Use the waist tie strings to make the handles. Sew them to either side of the top of the bag.
5. Cut out strips
Now go back to the other side of the shorts to make a matching top. Cut out strips of fabric.
6. Lay strips out
Then lay them out in a brick pattern and sew them together to make a one-shoulder top.
Here are the finished pieces.
The bag has a front pocket, a back pocket, and a main pocket. It’s super roomy and gives me space to put everything I need inside.
Upcycling oversized shorts into a matching set
This is the finished top. I love the layered strips and think they give the top a really unique appearance.
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