How to Make Shorts From Long Pants

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How to Make Shorts From Long Pants

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Step 1 of 6
Get your pants and smooth them out just so they're flat.

Get your pants and smooth them out just so they're flat.

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This is optional but if you want, you can use some shorts as a guideline. Make sure you line up the crotch and not waist.

This is optional but if you want, you can use some shorts as a guideline. Make sure you line up the crotch and not waist.

Step 3 of 6
Start cutting!

Start cutting!

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If your pants aren't flat enough, fold them in half and try cutting them.

If your pants aren't flat enough, fold them in half and try cutting them.

Step 5 of 6
It should look like something like this.

It should look like something like this.

Step 6 of 6

Most jeans will fray by themselves as you wear them but if you want, you can toss them in the machine:)

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