DIY: Distressed Studded Shorts

Hey all,

As you know I went on a Do It Yourself free for all. The latest creation I have made is transforming a pair of  old jeans into high waisted ripped and studded shorts. If you like this look follow the steps below to accomplish this garment.

Just a heads up so you know you are going to need a pair of old, strong, and thick jeans. As well as stronh scissors, needle & thread, a patch of leather, and studs. FYI: You can find a pair of good old jeans in a thrift store for really cheap. I got mines for like two bucks.


 Step 1: Cut the pants to the length you feel most comfortable with.

Step 2: Make tiny insertions on the area you want to represent the rip. Note: You do not want your slots to be too thick or too thin, because this is whats going to determine the size of the ripped patch. If the slots are to tiny then the fabric will break creating a hole. If it is too thick it will leave a section of rip making it look less original/normal.

Step 3: Once all the insertions have been made and you  have come to a point where you feel there are enough you can pop it in the washer. Once you wash it, place it in the dryer for 20 minutes. Note: Be sure to keep an eye on your shorts because jeans tend to shrink fast in the dryer. Also dry the jeans on LOW vs high.

Step 4:  Your jeans should be ripped and distressed if their are any pieces you don't like you can snip away any parts you want. Now you can cut the back pocket in half. Make sure to cut on a diagonal to mimic the look of my shorts. Note: Make sure to leave the bottom half of the pocket on and cut off the top.

Step 5: Use the reminder of the pocket as a guide to attach the leather too.

Step 6: This step depends on the type of studs you have. I got mines at a fabric store for 10 for $1 I have about 50 studs on these shorts. These studs have little tabs in the back making hammering them into the fabric enough to keep them secure. Once you have all your studs placed in the design of your choice the look is accomplished.

Final thoughts-- I added a layer inside of my the pocket (on the inside) to create a cushion so that you don't hurt your butt when you go to sit down.

Hope you find this helpful and Enjoy.

--Remi