DIY – Convert trouser into shorts and a mini-bag

I converted my jeans trousers into shorts and a mini-bag to make it more versatile.

Pats DIY bag and Shorts in 12 simple steps

Step 1 – cut the trouser to knee length.

Step 2: confirm the desired length of shorts

Step 3: Cut a strip from the lower part of the trouser.

Step 4: Cut open the strip to make a bag strap.

Step 5: Join together the 2 pieces of material to make a longer bag strap.

Step 6: Cut open the lower part of the material to make the handbag.

Step 7: Join together the 2 pieces of material for the handbag.

Step 8: Meanwhile turn up the hem of the shorts to complete the look.

Step 9: Back to the handbag – fold the strap and hem.

Step 10: Back-stitch the bag pocket and finish with a hem.

Step 11: Attach the strap to the bag, buttonhole stitch the flap of the bag and add a button.

Step 12: Try it out.

There you have converted a trouser into shorts and a mini bag in 12 steps!

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