How to Sew Lace Shorts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather Your Materials.

   Gather or buy the materials on the list in matching colors.
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   Step 2: Determine How Many Rows Of Lace.

   Lay your shorts out on a table.
   
   Lay your lace across them and, starting at the bottom see how many rows of lace you would like to attach. , Cut the lace so it is an inch longer than the distance around the leg or hips of the shorts.
   
   The length of the lace may vary in different places. , Cut the Inseam or take out the seam to prep the shorts for the lace.
   
   Also cut the seam up the back, but not the front. , Starting from the bottom, sew the lace across the legs of the pants, the moving upwards at increments of a few inches depending on the width of your lace towards the top. , Sew the Inseam and the back seam up so that the edges of the lace are on the inside. , Sew the elastic band across the top of the shorts.
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   Step 3: Cut The Lace.

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   Step 4: Remove the Inseam of The Shorts.

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   Step 5: Sew on the Lace.

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   Step 6: Assemble the shorts.

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   Step 7: Add the elastic.

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