DIY Lovely Pair of Shorts

From what I frequently see on other Chictopians, I was inspired to make my own chic shorts from a pair of capri pants I bought in a thrift store. I made it one Saturday morning, while I was bored at home.

First, I cut it for my desired length.

Then, I temporarily pinned and sewed with basting stitches so that I could sew it in the machine perfectly straight. 

I cut the excess cutouts into equally measured, length-wise pieces for the ribbon belt.

I also kept these belt-like button holes and buttons, which I removed from the edge of the original pants, so I could make them as holder and ruffle-maker on both sides of the shorts.

And here's my final product—a lovely DIY chic shorts!

Thanks to Breanne of Flattery.ca for the inspiration!