Nothing that can be recycled or upcycled should be going into landfill! By recycling, reusing and upcycling through DIY projects we can save an estimated 17kg per month (200kg per year) of C02 pollution.
We have searched the web for 20 of the best upcycling projects for denim shorts.
Denim shorts are a staple, and there's just so many ways they can be customised to feel like new. There is still one month left of summer, which means plenty of time to be getting around in your upcycled beauties. We will show you 5 tutorials a week, so you can get creative, have fun, and help the planet at the same time...
1. DIY Daisy Denim Shorts
Such a cute way to give some blue shorts a revamp because who doesn't love daisies!! See the tutorial at This Fashion is Mine.
2. DIY Tie Dye Shorts
Always a favourite! Tie dyeing is easy and fun, it's a great thing to do with kids too. Good for white or lighter coloured denims. See the tutorial at College Fashion.
3. DIY Indian Summer Shorts
Get the boho look with this DIY. A great way to add colour into your denim more subtly if tie dye is not your style. See the tutorial at Look What I Made.
4. DIY Ombre Shorts
This is a great one if you have coloured denim. Ombre is a beautiful look, and goes great when paired with more simple items like a white t-shirt. See the tutorial at Dastrict 5.
5. DIY Lace Trim Shorts
A simple and elegant makeover for your denim shorts. White lace has a very summery feel, you could also try black lace and pair these with stockings in winter. See the tutorial at By Wilma.
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