Trimmed Pocket Denim Cut Off Shorts

A quick way to update your favorite cut-off shorts.

Posted by Hey Mishka

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Denim shorts are my favorite thing to wear in the summer (and as far into fall as I can get away with). Adding a little vintage trim to the pockets can really kick them up a notch... and, it's easy!

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Denim Shorts
  • Vintage Trim
  • Sewing Needle
  • Thread
  • Scissors

Steps (9 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Find a pair of denim shorts you love.

  2. 2

    Lay them flat on their front so you can see the back pockets.

  3. 3

    Choose a beautiful trim to apply to the back pockets.

  4. 4

    I chose this vintage boho-tastic cotton woven trim, which goes through the wash pretty well.

  5. 5

    Cut to the size of the back pocket opening. You can fold the edges under if you want a cleaner, finished look, but for these destroyed denim shorts I liked the look of the raw edge.

  6. 6

    Pin down in place.

  7. 7

    Carefully hand sew the trim to the pocket, carefully... without sewing the pocket closed!

  8. 8

    When you're finished with one pocket, repeat on the other side.

  9. 9

    Voila!