Upcycling Old Long Native Trouser to a Cargo Short in 4 Easy Steps.

Hello hive! 👋

It's another beautiful Monday to share our creativity with our dear community #NeedleworkMonday

My father-in-law mentioned he wanted some casual shorts for wearing around the house, something simple and comfy. I noticed he had several clothes in his wardrobe that he hadn't worn in over a year.

Instead of buying new shorts, why not upcycle one of his abandoned clothes?

That's exactly what I thought! This approach is not only budget friendly but also #sustainable.

In Four (4) easy steps, I'll show you how I achieve this 👇

The Upcycling Process:

I chose this beautiful African print long native trouser because the fabric was perfect for casual wear.

Step 1
I Laid the trouser flat, measured and cut to his desired short length ensuring a proper fit for his preferences

---

Step 2
I removed the original rope drawstring, replaced it with elastic band for maximum comfort (exactly what he wanted)

---

Step 3
I folded and secured the new hem

---

Step 4
Instead of wasting the excess fabric I cut off from the length, I used it to cut side cargo pockets on both sides. The original trouser had an inbuilt pocket already so, this is just for extra storage.

---

These shorts turned out super simple and comfortable, exactly what he requested! The entire process took less than an hour and the outcome looks so cute.

I hope this project inspires us to create rather than discard! ♻️✂️