Di Y Sweater Shorts

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  Step 1

  Start with a sweater that is too big for you- something with a pattern or texture to it is best as it's way more fun!

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  Step 2

  Next get a pair of shorts or pants that you can slip on and off without any elastic or buttons or zippers or anything.

  Fold them in half and lay them on your sweater so that the inseam is in the center.

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  Step 3

  Trace around your shorts and cut out the pattern. Use the first piece you cut out and use it to cut out the second piece. You should have two pieces like this.

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  Step 4

  Open up your two pieces so that they look like this and sew down the curve line.

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  Step 5

  If you don't have a serger use a straight stitch, then interlock your seams using a zig zag stitch along the edge. Remember that the thicker your fabric is the longer your stitch length should be.

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  Step 6

  Next sew your legs shut- start at the center crotch and work to the end.

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  Step 7

  Cut out two rectangle pieces the width of your shorts by 4 inches. Sew the two pieces together. (This will be your waist band)

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  Step 8

  Fold your tube in half width-wise and sew to your shorts.

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  Step 9

  And you're done!

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Felecity W. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 86 projects 3rd April 2011

Is the crotch area uncomfortable it being a sweater? Good tutorial I may try for pj's

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Abbie R · 9 projects 2nd April 2011

hehe ..xxx they're sooo cute! i did this with an oversized shirt and it worked pretty good. xxx thanks for posting this!

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Abbie R · 9 projects 2nd April 2011

hehe ..xxx they're sooo cute! i did this with an oversized shirt and it worked pretty good. xxx thanks for posting this!

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