gether. You can do this by
hand but it’s better to use
a sewing machine if using
suede, as it is a tough material. We found it easiest
to slightly overlap the strips
by around 2-3cm then sew
two lines at each edge.
here- though make sure
not to sew through both
sides of the shorts at once!
They need to be a few centimetres from the top to
get the ‘paperbag’ effect
we’ve achieved. Position
them in the middle of either side of the fly. Do the
same with two at the back.
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Once you’ve sewn the
belt together. Cut out
some belt loops from the
leftover leg fabric. Double the width of your belt
and measure a few centimetres across (our belt
loops measure 8cm x
2cm). Make 4 strips. Then
sew these strips onto the
shorts. Again, it’s best to
use a sewing machine
Thread on your belt and
the shorts are done!
Check TRASHION online for more ideas.
Article by Katie Fox
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Trashion found suede trousers for
£6.99, nwt, eBay, size 12 Top Whack
£915*, Maison Margiela @ net-a-porter.com
*
£36*,
Miss Selfridge
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