My Bryon Bay Shorts

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I’m on holidays in the beautiful Byron Bay and ripped denim shorts are almost mandatory for anyone visiting. I’ve been trying to hunt down a pair but with a cost of $100 - $545 I thought it was worth trying to make my own.

I found a pair of shorts for $4 at the local thrift store. Using a seam ripper/unpicker I frayed the pockets on the back and then I cut them off to the correct length using my favourite shorts as a template. The length was short enough so that the bottom of the front pockets could be seen poking out. Then I frayed the bottom edges and put a couple of frays under the front pockets. I found this video on you tube that might help anyone wanting to DIY.

A blogger taking drab to fab!

Occasionally I discover a blogger who astounds me with their dedication to their blog. Marisa, from New Dress a Day is one of these unique individuals. With a goal to spend 365 days with NO traditional clothes shopping and only $365 to make 365 items of clothing out of recycled items purchased from flea markets, garage sales, vintage stores or thrift shops –her goal is definitely no easy feat!

What’s more, this blogger is insanely gifted with the sewing machine. Her blog is definitely worth a visit to check out her amazing creations. A budget of a $1 a day doesn’t exactly buy you cutting edge fashion, but Marisa waves her magic sewing wand and takes drab to fab!