5 Steps DIY Shorts!

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2016
  • Hey guys! This is just a simple video showing you an easy way to do your own summer shorts. More info bellow ♡
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    (These machines are not my specific model, because it was not available anymore, but are basically the same! Great for beginners!)
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Komentáře • 383

  • @jordanl5686
    @jordanl5686 Před 4 lety +76

    After days of tears, cutting up shorts, and analyzing patterns, this tutorial finally helped me make a nice pair of shorts, thank you!

  • @lil_srbie4898
    @lil_srbie4898 Před 10 dny

    This is one of the best shorts tutorials I have ever watched! Extremely well done

  • @microems
    @microems Před 7 lety +115

    I've been trying to sew a pair of shorts for hours and kept getting messed up. Found this and it is so easy to follow!!! Thank you!

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 7 lety +3

      +microems thank you so much!! I'm really happy that you liked it! ❤️

    • @shhh1185
      @shhh1185 Před 4 lety +1

      OMG SAMEEE.

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety +3

      So happy to read this!! ❤️❤️

  • @shellyj6855
    @shellyj6855 Před 3 lety +8

    I just made this and it was so easy and came out perfect!! And this is the first ever piece of clothing I ever sewn.. thanks for the awesome tutorial

  • @thepolkadotter
    @thepolkadotter  Před 7 lety +9

    Hey guys! This is just a simple video showing you an easy way to do your own summer shorts. Just follow the steps and you'll see how easy it is to make them. Like and subscribe if you enjoyed it!! :)

  • @amyr8539
    @amyr8539 Před 5 lety +9

    This is so cute! I wanna make my own pair of shorts now💖

  • @pushkarajpophalikar5841
    @pushkarajpophalikar5841 Před 4 lety +5

    Hi,
    I was looking for a DIY video for men's shorts, and found your video, instead. Very useful video, and you made it look easy. Thanks for the encouragement! Take care.

  • @jeannievieira592
    @jeannievieira592 Před rokem +1

    Omg thank you, I had been struggling for hours with a pattern and thanks to your tutorial I finished my first article of clothing.

  • @drambikajawalkar7094
    @drambikajawalkar7094 Před 6 lety +27

    Can I know what kind of cloth you used , the print is pretty 😊

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +6

      hey there! It's a mix of cotton and viscose. Any light fabric will have the same result :)

  • @sarahemam7688
    @sarahemam7688 Před 7 lety +15

    woooow you make it looks so easy !

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 7 lety

      +sarah emam thank you so much! I hope you were able to understand every step and made a beautiful pair of shorts!! 😘❤️

    • @gitanjalinavadkar1752
      @gitanjalinavadkar1752 Před 6 lety +3

      Not so easy

  • @michellefel147
    @michellefel147 Před 6 lety

    Hello, When you say to put the front pieces together when tracing around, do you actually turn the front pieces so they are facing each other and then lay it down and trace around or turn it the other way so the back is facing? (Sorry silly question I know but I'm a bit confused)

  • @micasaesloca
    @micasaesloca Před 4 lety

    thank you. do you make a tutorial for basic tank tops with or without a bias?

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety

      I'll definitly put that on my list, thank you for the suggestion! :)

  • @vidhitiaggarwal
    @vidhitiaggarwal Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you! I just stiched my first pair...thank you so mich

  • @audreydavis5714
    @audreydavis5714 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this tutorial. You made it look so easy. Can hardly wait to try it. New subscriber.

  • @lesliesheppard7647
    @lesliesheppard7647 Před 4 lety +3

    this is great for beginners and ive used it multiple times tear free.

  • @robin8408
    @robin8408 Před 4 lety +2

    I really like this. It looks easy to follow. My dog keeps chewing up my clothes, and I’m tired of buying new ones(plus I’m poor). I’m currently out of shorts because of it. I think I’ll finally be able to use my sewing machine and make some clothes with this tutorial.

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh man, your comment made my day! Besides the money part, making out own clothes gives us extra joy when you proudly wear them! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😘❤️

  • @himacm
    @himacm Před 3 lety +1

    I followed this tutorial and stitched two shorts! Its so simple to follow..thank you so much😃😃

  • @shereenehernandez8297
    @shereenehernandez8297 Před 3 lety

    I love your tutorials!!!! Now im excited to make one too😊😊 May i know what fabric u used for this shorts? Thank you!

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 3 lety

      Hey there! It's a light cotton fabric. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @thuyencarnacion7345
    @thuyencarnacion7345 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for making this video so easy to follow. Could you do more how to create a pattern for a summer tank top with ribbon ties on the shoulder? Thank you!

  • @stellabishop6637
    @stellabishop6637 Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic video - just made mine and your video helped so much - thank you :)

  • @veronicacervantez1187
    @veronicacervantez1187 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank u so much for sharing. This was easy to understand lol. I will try to make shorts

  • @selmads184
    @selmads184 Před 6 lety

    Very good tutorial, and very easy for me. Thank you very much❤

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +1

      selma ds thank you so much!! Hope your shorts came out great! 😘❤️

  • @Azaharaaaa92
    @Azaharaaaa92 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks!!! That is so easy to make 😊 😍😍😍😍😍

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you!! I'm happy that you enjoyed it 😘❤️

  • @shamilamunasinghe987
    @shamilamunasinghe987 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for your lovely guidance 🌹🌹🌹

  • @dionnepalmer6445
    @dionnepalmer6445 Před 4 měsíci

    Sew Easy ❤ Just what I was looking for

  • @solanaseraphina
    @solanaseraphina Před 4 lety

    Since i still don't have a sewing machine, I'll try by hand. Thanks so muuuuuch. ✨

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety

      It takes a little more work into it but I’m sure you’ll have a great result!! 😘

  • @Eowynna
    @Eowynna Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this great video 👍🏻
    Merci

  • @MrsKatcaetta
    @MrsKatcaetta Před 6 lety

    Is it ok to use a fabric with no stretch.. ? I am new to sewing. Thank you

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +1

      hey! You can definitely use a non stretchy fabric, the one I use is not stretchy. It just gets a better look if it's light and flowy, but you can use a non stretchy fabric for sure!

  • @r02ify
    @r02ify Před 4 lety +1

    Hi, I tried making them but Im stuck in the part of folding the upper part to insert the elastic.. I just cant saw it without it getting baggy..do u have any tips for me? Thank you

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety

      hey there! whe you say baggy you mean that the waist is like loose? cause maybe you need to shorten the lenght of the elastic, to the the size of your waist - or a little bit less than that :)

  • @poojaravariya5906
    @poojaravariya5906 Před 6 lety +1

    thank you for helping now i have summer shots you are two good

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety

      Hey there! I'm so glad you understood the tutorial! I would love to see them! Keep up and thanks for watching :) ❤️

  • @payalsen7201
    @payalsen7201 Před 6 lety +16

    Fabric length?

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +5

      Hey there! I used a fabric with 0.70 m x 1.50 m. Thanks for watching!

  • @emilyrendon8896
    @emilyrendon8896 Před 9 měsíci

    I never understood how to sew shorts bc all the tutorials were confusing but this made soooo much sense. Tysm

  • @DesignsAfterDark35
    @DesignsAfterDark35 Před 3 lety +11

    This was the best tutorial no talking sometimes this is good 🙂 in order to concentrate

  • @manuelitaruiz9783
    @manuelitaruiz9783 Před 2 lety

    Nice shorts and very good instructions love it

  • @Tsraghavendra72
    @Tsraghavendra72 Před 6 lety +2

    Mam first short I want stitch with help of which can I take measurement

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety

      Hey there! In this video you'll have to use some old shorts that fit you for pattern. I'm planning on making a new video explaining how to make them without the old shorts! Stay tuned 😘❤️

  • @NC-np3wg
    @NC-np3wg Před 4 lety

    Hi there! I am a new subscriber and I'd like to thank you for the great content. Much appreciated! I'd like to ask again for the type of fabric that you've used please (I'm a beginner so sorry if I keep asking) 🤷🏻‍♀️ sending you love 💕💕💕💙

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety +1

      Hello there!! This fabric is a type of viscose. The kind of fabric that doesn’t really need to be ironed. You can use any light fabric you think it’ll work, really! Any kind of polyester or you can try with a cotton fabric too. Hope I could help! 😘😬

    • @NC-np3wg
      @NC-np3wg Před 4 lety

      @@thepolkadotter thank you for the helpful answer 😘💙 It would be great if you can do a video about types of fabric (just an idea) and are you on instagram? I'd love to follow you 💕

  • @lovietango4642
    @lovietango4642 Před 5 lety +7

    Wow I love this first I made a short in my life thank a million

  • @Joseph18181001
    @Joseph18181001 Před 2 lety

    this is what im looking. for the most simple way how to make a short pants. more power to you♥️

  • @sweetholyjustice7923
    @sweetholyjustice7923 Před 5 lety

    This video was amazing! Thanks so much and God bless!!!

  • @keti4keti49
    @keti4keti49 Před 4 lety

    I made them ! first time I sewed shorts it was so easy . ty

  • @Nitharka05
    @Nitharka05 Před 6 lety +1

    1st tym and came out so well. Thank u 😉

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety

      Nii Thar great!! I'm so happy to hear that!! 😘❤️

  • @sejalrawal21
    @sejalrawal21 Před 2 lety

    Really very thankful to u, for this easy method 😍, I stitched n that was giving a really good look☺️

  • @naijamade
    @naijamade Před 4 lety

    Hi, great tutorial, and super clear, but I'm making a mistake somewhere and I don't know where. I've tried twice and each time I can't pull my shorts up past my thigh. I have a small waist and I copied shorts that fit me and are a little loose but each time it still doesn't work. Very frustrating, and I'm a beginner, so I don't know how to fix it. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you!! ❤️

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety

      Hello there! Maybe you have to make your waist size a little bigger. With the elastic it will make no difference. I think that way you will be able to pull them up! Let me know if it worked out 😘

  • @rebeccas.7538
    @rebeccas.7538 Před 6 lety +4

    So helpful! I am going to use this today to make a pair :) I may add some pockets as well

  • @umum444
    @umum444 Před 6 lety

    About how many pounds did you get the threading machine for mate?

  • @cindymew2317
    @cindymew2317 Před 3 lety

    Gonna try this today! So excited

  • @hannaht2640
    @hannaht2640 Před 4 lety

    hi, what is the best pair of shorts to use as a pattern?

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety

      Hello there! I used a a regular pair, not stretchy with high waist. Hope I could help 😘

  • @sanasheikh3001
    @sanasheikh3001 Před 7 lety +1

    thanks

  • @popcornthecorgi804
    @popcornthecorgi804 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this tutorial. I will try this at home.

  • @ilenegutierrez4669
    @ilenegutierrez4669 Před 5 lety

    Wow, great tutorial.

  • @priyankasimini9562
    @priyankasimini9562 Před 6 lety +5

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was so easy to understand and follow! :) I've made my own pair of shorts now~~

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +1

      +Priyanka Simini hey!! Aww, I'm so happy that you were able to understand and make your own pair of shorts!! Thank you very much for your words! 😘❤️

    • @priyankasimini9562
      @priyankasimini9562 Před 6 lety

      The Polkadotter You're welcome~ 😊

  • @aishabegum9192
    @aishabegum9192 Před 6 lety +12

    if I don't have a old skirt or sorts , how can i make the pattern please make a video without tracing it ???

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +3

      Hey there! That's a really good idea!! I'm gonna work on a video without having a pattern already. Thank you so much for your suggestion 😘❤️

    • @gtr1335
      @gtr1335 Před 3 lety

      @@thepolkadotter 👌

  • @allaroundnanay9091
    @allaroundnanay9091 Před 5 lety

    Thanks.for the idea....i'll try and will upload it in my channel

  • @marah5702
    @marah5702 Před 7 lety +11

    very good video and very understandable👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 7 lety

      thank you so much for your kind words! 😘❤️

  • @ebruka2385
    @ebruka2385 Před 5 lety

    Hii :) ive got a question; do you put two elastics in it? What is that blue tie?

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 5 lety

      Hey dear! I’m not sure I understand what you mean about the blue tie. In any case, you put only one elastic all around the waist. Hope I could help you! 😘❤️

    • @ebruka2385
      @ebruka2385 Před 5 lety

      Thanks you ❤️

  • @petersiliekrause2203
    @petersiliekrause2203 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much! 😍

  • @rupalidhaskat8798
    @rupalidhaskat8798 Před 6 lety +1

    wow it was so easy I had make my own shorts

  • @bhargavign9885
    @bhargavign9885 Před 2 lety

    Easy tutorial . Thank you 😊

  • @JennyjuiceReal
    @JennyjuiceReal Před 3 lety

    Wow looks easy to make diy shorts

  • @oliviagreen8853
    @oliviagreen8853 Před 5 lety +4

    I got a pattern for pj shorts and the directions were so terrible in it, it had missing steps and was unclear. This helped me so much! Thank you!

  • @syedzohan8479
    @syedzohan8479 Před 4 lety

    Wow very simple and easy 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @vloggermommyfrocy1717
    @vloggermommyfrocy1717 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing, God bless

  • @TotoJoy03
    @TotoJoy03 Před 6 lety +4

    Cute short, would try for sure good tutorial . I laugh at toink !!! sound..

  • @thegreenroom8878
    @thegreenroom8878 Před 4 lety

    Awesome tutorial, but can you please explain the part where you put one side inside the other? I don't understand how you made the U shape or what part of the shorts that is

    • @karinarodriguez3519
      @karinarodriguez3519 Před 4 lety

      TheGreenRoom I’m confused on the back part? Does she just cut it longer?

    • @thegreenroom8878
      @thegreenroom8878 Před 4 lety

      @@karinarodriguez3519 I'm just as confused as you are lol :) I guess I'm just not very good at following tutorials. But if I had to guess, I would say maybe she left a little more space in the back to keep it from being too fitted. Before you make a pair yourself, I would trace a pair of your old shorts anyway just to make sure the pattern makes sense.

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety

      hey there! I'm gonna try and explain it :) 1 . (min 3:51) you'll need to turn one piece to the right side - having one piece on the right and one in the reversed side. 2 . (min 4:12) put the right sided piece inside the reversed one - lining up the seams. The tricky part here - because I saddly fasten the video - is that you have the pieces (one inside de other) folded in half by the seams, and you have to ''open'' them and fold it having the seams in the center (min 4:20) finnaly having the ''U shape''. Once the shorts are done that is going to be the center seam! I really hope I could help you :)

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety +1

      @@thegreenroom8878 yes, the back part is supposed to be a little bit longer (because of... butt!) but I'm affraid I cut both pieces the same size in this tutorial :)

    • @thegreenroom8878
      @thegreenroom8878 Před 4 lety

      @@thepolkadotter Yay thank you so much! I think I understand it now :)

  • @ElmundodeBosque
    @ElmundodeBosque Před 5 lety +1

    Muy sencillo y fresquito, me suscribo a tu canal. Gracias y un besico. 😘

  • @lienpangau4329
    @lienpangau4329 Před 6 lety

    thankyou! it's amazing, I'm glad i found this earlier

  • @jodianm7642
    @jodianm7642 Před 4 lety

    Gonna try it

  • @selininwonderland
    @selininwonderland Před 3 lety

    I would like to ask a question about the tutorial..Why we need to sew both black elastic and then white elastic after together? Instead of only one ?

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 2 lety

      hey there! I changed the color of the elastic, so probably your confusion comes from that. You're right, you only need to sew one elastic (the one around your waist). Hope I could help :)

  • @janemarcelle6619
    @janemarcelle6619 Před 2 lety

    Simple and effective, thank you

  • @evelynethobois7384
    @evelynethobois7384 Před 6 lety

    bonjour comment obtenir le patron j'aimerais le faire pour ma petite fille merci a vous

  • @beabee88
    @beabee88 Před 4 lety

    Una forma muy facil de explicarlo sin estar haciendo tantos patrones de costura y midiendo aqui y allá 🖒

  • @moniiimoniii3758
    @moniiimoniii3758 Před 7 lety

    This is the most easiest shorts pant tutorial I've ever watched.👍

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 7 lety

      +Monilola Adesanya aww thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for more of these 😘❤️

  • @foodis2496
    @foodis2496 Před 4 lety +1

    brooo this is such and easy nice tutorial tysm all the other ones r so weird

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it 😘❤️

  • @ngocnhuynguyen912
    @ngocnhuynguyen912 Před 6 lety

    bạn làm dễ hiểu quá để mình thử xem sao. cảm ơn bạn nhé

  • @adaidenogueira2485
    @adaidenogueira2485 Před 6 lety

    very cute!!!❤
    Nice Super!!!

  • @kucingdatarantinggidieng

    Tambah pengalaman,,,, men tambah pinter njait,maturnuwun ,,,, paringana dadi amal🙏

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety

      I had to use google translator and I’m not sure if I understood it completely. If so thank you! 😘

  • @nancymiller349
    @nancymiller349 Před 6 lety +15

    The back side is cut differently. These would be so uncomfortable without the slight bit of extra fabric for the back.

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety +1

      You're absolutely right! I forgot to mention that in this video. I'm planning on making an update os this video where I explain that in a better way. Thanks for your comment!! 😘❤️

    • @marlam4129
      @marlam4129 Před 6 lety +4

      Nancy Miller Thank you! This Video was really good. But i was a bit confused about the back side.

    • @lisa.k.805
      @lisa.k.805 Před 6 lety +3

      Yes but for someone who has never made a pair of shorts - like me - and would like to try... simple is better. I made a pair of shorts for the first time watching this video. Then I was able to look at the fit, and see where adjustments can be made on the pattern for my next pair. Great video, thank you!!

  • @vanesta_876
    @vanesta_876 Před 6 lety

    Very easy to follow. Thank you.

  • @memovelez9566
    @memovelez9566 Před 5 lety

    I don't have a "small area" on my shorts, could you help me?

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 4 lety +1

      hello there! hmm... You have to cut it right in the beggining. just follow the ''pattern'' of your own shorts and you'll definitly have that curved ''small area''. if you can't seem to find it just extend that part in the shorts you're making to look similar to the one in the tutorial :)

  • @sariahesther
    @sariahesther Před 3 lety +2

    I feel like there are so much complicated tutorials, thank god yours isn’t one of them!

  • @sravanthiavanthi8073
    @sravanthiavanthi8073 Před 4 lety

    No words , super

  • @brunettearwa8336
    @brunettearwa8336 Před 5 lety

    يسلمو الأيادي

  • @momcandoanything3476
    @momcandoanything3476 Před 4 lety

    wow..so easy

  • @deeptisworld6700
    @deeptisworld6700 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you for this idea, because_of I want to sew this for my daughter.

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 5 lety

      awww, that makes me so happy!! I'd love to see the final result!

  • @reisakumastan1455
    @reisakumastan1455 Před 4 lety

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @linettec-3795
    @linettec-3795 Před 6 lety +1

    Can i use fabric glue

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety

      Hey there! Unfortunately I never used fabric glue, so I really don't know that, I'm sorry 😢❤️

  • @jeyalakshmi8058
    @jeyalakshmi8058 Před 7 lety +1

    mam..shorts hip size 23..Ok..now how much length we will take elastice..

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 7 lety +3

      +JEYA LAKSHMI hello! You'll have to measure around your waist and then take about 5/7cm when cutting the elastic! It's everything based in your measurements. For example if you measure 60cm around waist you cut the elastic with 53/55cm 😘❤️

    • @jayamilapersson4030
      @jayamilapersson4030 Před 6 lety +2

      I always use to not cut the elastic before its inside the pants or whatever because having a longer strip prevents the end to be lost and then try the pants on and remove the extra until I have the tension I want then I add about 1,5- 2cm before cutting it.

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety

      You can also do that! Thanks for your comment!! ❤️

  • @theknittingcraft3151
    @theknittingcraft3151 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice craft 👌👌 now you have a new subscriber

  • @letmeremainunknown
    @letmeremainunknown Před 3 lety

    Which machine u are using? Is it novel auto designer 22?

  • @akshayapadmaja7950
    @akshayapadmaja7950 Před 5 lety

    Nice

  • @Tealkun
    @Tealkun Před 6 lety

    Should we be using stretch fabric?

    • @thepolkadotter
      @thepolkadotter  Před 6 lety

      +Macy Leigh hey! I didn't use a stretchy fabric in this tutorial, because I wanted a flowy look but you can, and have a fitter look! Thanks for watching 😘❤️

  • @TheRealness-ys4th
    @TheRealness-ys4th Před 4 lety

    Basically, how do I not end up with one good side and one wrong side?

  • @classimeg6366
    @classimeg6366 Před 6 lety

    Great tutorial!!!

  • @mistytalks9287
    @mistytalks9287 Před 3 lety

    Where to buy cute design fabric??

  • @patriciaelhossieni4558
    @patriciaelhossieni4558 Před 5 lety +1

    Fat and Fabulous, I love them!

  • @sanasheikh3001
    @sanasheikh3001 Před 7 lety

    thanku so much....

  • @pallavipratapsingh3683

    So nice

  • @lailamansour7046
    @lailamansour7046 Před 4 lety

    Thank you i just my made me first ever pair of shorts❤️

  • @nishanishaac9957
    @nishanishaac9957 Před 3 lety

    Super

  • @georgettesledge6079
    @georgettesledge6079 Před 5 lety

    👍👍👍👍👍