The last couple of weeks, I've really been interested in modernizing vintage(or out-of-fashion) clothes and customizing shorts and jackets. In June, I studded my first pair of shorts! Lately there's been an explosion of 'hipster' clothes and fashion, whether it be on my friends or al over tumblr, and I got really inspired by the all the studded shoes, shorts and jackets I saw.
These are some pictures I took while customizing my shorts. I bought these shorts at H&M when they were on sale, with the intention of customizing them. A couple months ago, I found this amazing little boutique in Geneva that sells material, beads, buttons, pins, military patches, studs and any other additional accessorize you can think if, it's simply the most useful shop ever! Anyway, I bought a packet of about 50 studs of three different sizes and orientally planned to use small studs all along the pockets. However when I started studding, I realized the bigger ones stand out better, and if you're planning on wearing studs--the bolder the better! I also wanted to create a shredded effect on the shorts, because I've always loved ripped and shredded jeans/shorts, so I researched the best method to use when ripping your jeans, and after spending half an hour using one half of a broken pair of scissors, i realized using a sharp knife works more effectively! I really love these shorts, their cool, their original(in the sense that none of my friends have the same!!) and most importantly I did it myself! There's nothing more rewarding than wearing a piece of clothing that you successfully customized, designed or sewed!
These are some pictures I took while customizing my shorts. I bought these shorts at H&M when they were on sale, with the intention of customizing them. A couple months ago, I found this amazing little boutique in Geneva that sells material, beads, buttons, pins, military patches, studs and any other additional accessorize you can think if, it's simply the most useful shop ever! Anyway, I bought a packet of about 50 studs of three different sizes and orientally planned to use small studs all along the pockets. However when I started studding, I realized the bigger ones stand out better, and if you're planning on wearing studs--the bolder the better! I also wanted to create a shredded effect on the shorts, because I've always loved ripped and shredded jeans/shorts, so I researched the best method to use when ripping your jeans, and after spending half an hour using one half of a broken pair of scissors, i realized using a sharp knife works more effectively! I really love these shorts, their cool, their original(in the sense that none of my friends have the same!!) and most importantly I did it myself! There's nothing more rewarding than wearing a piece of clothing that you successfully customized, designed or sewed!xx,
Maxine
Tips on how to customize your shorts:
- When ripping your shorts, be sure to put a piece of cardboard under the material you ripping.When ripping the front of a pocket, for example, make sure to have a (semi-thick)piece of cardboard in the pocket, because you don't want to rip the material inside the pocket, just the outside 'wall'!
- Use a sharp knife to rip you material. If you want to have identical or semtrical rips, a knife is the best instrument to use. You have full control on the length, thickness and width of your rips.
- When studding, use the blade of the knife to fold down the studs spikes. Make sure they're folded down properly because there's nothing worse than sticking your hand in your pocket and scratching yourself against an unfolded stud spike--trust me, it hurts!
