'Sup!
So, you know the amazing cat pocket shorts from Saturday's post? Yeah, I couldn't wait to try out making my own. I didn't have any cat material but made do with a very pretty floral pillowcase I bought in charity shop! Charity shop pillowcases are my go-to when I need cheap and pretty material in small quantities - sod off C&H with your £5 'fat quarters'!
In what is quite possibly a first on this blog, this does require moderate sewing. But, as you'll see in my tutorial, I have gone out of my way to do as little sewing as possible! You could even do this project using fabric glue, but I personally like that you can unpick the stitching and sew on different material if you fancy.
So, here are the before shots - shorts courtesy of Republic as I am currently blogging for them! And you can find the link to a short video tutorial over on Republic's Wear It Your Way blog, if it sounds like gobbledegook in the tutorial below.
And here's my tutorial:
Ta-daaaa!
I love them! What do you think?
It was a tad more time consuming than the other DIY's I usually undertake, but I guess there are some things that need a bit more effort. It took about an hour all in all, but I did keep getting distracted by Cheaper By The Dozen! What a film.
Hope you've enjoyed my latest DIY!
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This is ace! I love it - what a great idea and bang on for spring floral trend x ace
ReplyDeleteLOVE this post Gem!!!!! I can't wait to try this out! You are like a 1950s super wife!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! im going to try the cat one :) xx
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Love this DIY, so cute on the pastel shorts. Definitely worth a little more time! I'm a sewphobic, but I swear by wundaweb, as it's less permanent than fabric glue - you can still pull off and start again if you wish!
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This looks great.
ReplyDeleteLast summer I had a play with ripped shorts and fabric glued printed fabric (leopard print) to the inside so insted of seeing my leg you saw the fabric....if you get what I mean.
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Love this!
ReplyDeleteIt means that if you get bored of your shorts you dont have to go out and buy a new pair... just buy new material for the pockets and give them a new lease of life :)
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This is such a good idea! I actually work for Republic and would never have thought of doing that to the shorts! They look fab! X
ReplyDeleteI'm getting on this ASAP, such a brilliant idea! Off to rummage in the charity shops now!xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea thanks!!
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I love this, I did it to jeans when I was a teenager but mine looked really hippy. These are really cool :) defo will need to try this one.
ReplyDeleteOh these look great Gem! You should definitely think about doing more easy-sewing projects on the blog - I love them and they can be so easy to do at home in front of the tv!
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Amazin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea :) Perfect for spring as well!
ReplyDeleteMy D.I.Y skills are lacking but might have to try this out :)
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this is so cute!
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They look so cute!
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oooh i like this idea. And relatively pain free for a non pro like me :)
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This is cute, I really like it! x
ReplyDeletecute!!!What a good idea, you could do it on loads of bits...
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These are so cute! I think its time I beak out the needle and thread and start on my DIY again thanks for inspiring me :)
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you made it look so easy, and it was!
ReplyDeletealso, loved the idea to use hair straighteners in sewing - far more portable than lugging the heavy iron around :)
such a good tutorial! I may have to try it xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect, think i may try a diy soon with some old shorts :) x
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, and so perfect to add in some colour for the summer months
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they look really good! I have been planning to do this for a few weeks with some map fabric that I have leftover. I was going to do it with fabric glue but yours look really nice sewn...hmmm..!
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love these, it just adds a little personal touch does it :)
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Love this DIY and it's definitely something I'd try myself but I think my favourite part is that you use hair straighteners instead of an iron, brilliant :)
ReplyDeleteI love the floral patches! Great plan using the straightners instead of having to get the iron out!
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love this post!i'll try it!
ReplyDeleteso pretty, may have to do this to some of mine
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You've made this look so easy! But they look so good, like they've been bought from a shop. I am quite sewphobic but I think I'm going to get my behind down the the fabric shop and possibly give this little DIY a whirl myself. Any money mine don't look like yours though, they'll just look like they've been violated by a big evil needle.
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Utterly adorable! xoxo
ReplyDeletethis is such a brilliant idea! i'm definitely going to try it. definitely a trend for summer.
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They look amazing!
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They are lovely, such a great DIY and you explained it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brill idea! Might try this during the Easter hols! :D x
ReplyDeleteHaha, I used to love cheaper by the dozen, brill memories! These look great, they sound easy enough so will definitely give these a go for summer!
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I need some cute little shorts like this for summer, and have been wanting to do a DIY jobbie myself for quite a while, so I might follow suit and give it a go sometime soon :)
ReplyDeleteHi Gem,
ReplyDeletejust dropping by to say I think you have one of the best style blogs online by far. I loved watching you on Superscrimpers - I liked the nail art tutorial you did! It's been a great series. My friend Hannah was on the show too - introducing the ladies to charity shop shopping!
I'm so going to have a go at upcycling my denim shorts like you have done here! The cat patches really work well too! So chinsey!
I'd like to invite you to take a look at the online vintage shop I work for: Truly Madly Vintage
http://www.trulymadlyvintage.com/shop/browse/
Our HQ is based in Little Leighs, a lovely small village just outside of Chelmsford in Essex. We work in a wonderful 16th century barn-house!
If you fancy anything, we are offering FREE P&P throughout March - that's royal mail 1st class (on all clothing and accessories).
If you like what you see, we'd love you could mention us on your blog, or give us a like on facebook!
Thank you Gem, and have a lovely lovely day!
Love Megan @TMV xXx
oh my god, these are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! Such a good way to jazz up some boring shorts :)
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Ahhhh! Brill idea!
ReplyDeleteGotta try this out
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