DIY: Colored Fringe Shorts

I was totally inspired by Zebra Trash's fringe shorts from Sheinside.com to make my own. I had an old pair of H&M shorts that I don't wear very often that I thought could use a little update and what better way to update them then with a little bit of color fringe! 

What I used:

1. Old pair of shorts

2. Fringe trimming from MJ Trimming (I bought a yard which was MORE then enough)

3. SEI Tumble Tie Dye

4. White thread

5. Sewing Needles

6. Pair of scissors

7. Pearl Head Pins

Steps:

1. First you want to measure out your fringe a long the pocket of your shorts.

2. Once you have your desired amount cut the fringe. 

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the second pocket.

4. Once you have both fringes cut you can begin to dye the ends. I used the SEI Tumble Tie Dye since I still had some left over from my DIY tie dye shorts. With using this all I did was spray the bottoms of my fringes.

5. Once your fringe is dye and dried. PLEASE make sure your fringe is dry or dye will get on the shorts. Pin the ends of your fringe to the pockets using the pearl needle head pins so that you can start sewing them on.

6. Once you have them pinned you can start sewing your fringe.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 on the second pocket.

8. Once you are done stitching your fringe to your shorts throw them in the drier for 15 minutes so that the dye really sets in. 

Final Results:

Shirt: Target
Shorts: DIY(originally H&M) 

Sneakers: MNTG from LF Store (sale of the season)
Bag: Urban Expression c/o baghaus.com
Sunglasses: Raybans

photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh and myself

What do you think of the fringe shorts? Would you try this DIY project?