 Of course, I decided to begin this at around midnight (I always seem to be most inspired when I'm meant to be sleeping) so the photos are pretty terrible quality. Please bear with me!
what you need
a pair of shorts
a small square of patterned fabric
scissors
a pen
pins (optional)
thread and needle OR a sewing machine with a zigzag stitch
 
what you do
1. Cut out two shapes (I did love hearts, of course) from your patterned fabric. Use a stencil like I did, or fold the fabric over itself and cut the shapes out together in order to get the exact same shape for both sides.
 
2. Once cut out, place the shapes on your shorts and pin them on.
 
3. Use a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine
or, you could hand-sew them as well! Sew onto the edges of the shape, all the way around. (and make sure you are not also sewing the front and back of the shorts together!)
  
4. Wear your new (updated) shorts and be super proud!
   
shorts - DIY (Paper Scissors)
blouse - Lovers & Friends
tights - c/o Oasap
bag - c/o Mochi Beaucoup
shoes - Vintage Dr Martens
hat - c/o Wholesale
I will be back with some more do-it-yourself tutorials soon! I have a whole list of ideas that I've been saving up for the holidays, so I'm really excited to get started on them all!
Much love!
xxx Annika
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Saturday, 14 July 2012
DIY Heart Appliqué on High Waisted Shorts
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They are amazing, and so perfect with that top! Brilliant idea!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a simple but wonderful idea- they look lovely! And your hair looks great wavy. :]
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Okay, this is gorgeous.I have tried a similar thing with tights, but these are way cuter. I have to try it with shorts!
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Yours is brilliant too.
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those shorts were wonderful before, but with the applique, they become super duper awesome! I love the blouse with it too. I'm so jealous that your holidays are just beginning. tomorrow is my last day of freedom, I think I migh chain myself to the house.
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hahah, am i super mean if I say that I'm glad that the school holidays are over? just because my brothers are going back to school so the house will be freeeee of teenage boys. and there will be no more teenagers being loud on the train... oh my god I'm such an old grump!! What the heck! (You most definitely aren't in the same category as teenagers-that-annoy-me though, and that sucks that your holidays are near over!)
DeleteOmg those shorts are so perfect ! You know, firsty I thought it's from a shop but you did it on your own, WOW!. you're so creative, well done girl. I really need to do this kind of shorts <3 I hope it's gonna work tho. I also love your tshirt. I love collars <3 Massive respect for you.
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Of course you look super adorable. I wish I knew a place by me that had shorts like that for a reasonable price to alter. I feel guilty spending more than $20 on anything I plan on fixing up myself. I'm always afraid I'll ruin it- and be out shorts AND money.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet way to customize shorts! And your outfit is lovely, mustard is one of my fav colours (:
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Oh gosh those shorts look so adorable! Your outfit is adorable, too, as always :)
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What a great idea! You look so cute!
ReplyDeleteI simply love your DIYs and the mustard colours here :D xx
ReplyDeleteI knwo the shorts are DIY but from where? I love love love them and would love to make my own pair.
ReplyDeleteI got them from a cheap store in Sydney (if you live around there I can tell you where)... the brand is Paper Scissors (http://www.paperscissors.com.au/) but not sure if they sell their stuff online! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!
DeleteSo cute! I love this.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your tights, very funky.
Awesome! amazing shorts.. loved it am in love with your blog. Thanks so much.. I will follow you regularly
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