After | The printed pants

You’d never guess that these shorts…

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Used to look like these pants

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It was almost a shame to chop those up.

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But I got over it fast.

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Because I’ll be wearing these shorts all summer long. If we get a summer, that is. (Come on, Vancouver! It’s mid-June for crying out loud.)

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10 Comments

  • Reply linka June 14, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Love it! Absolutely amazing!

  • Reply Anya June 14, 2011 at 9:52 am

    So adorable! Love seeing these transformations.

    You know what else would have been okay? Making them into stirrups! I’m for real.

  • Reply Tina June 14, 2011 at 10:28 am

    That is a FABULOUS idea.
    Floral shorts are my favourite- I like mine a little more subtle though, think I am going to buy these this week!
    http://www.shopmyclothes.com/MyDetails.aspx?postid=3769

    Like?!

    Tina xx

  • Reply Prairie Girl in the City June 14, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Super cute!

  • Reply SLK June 14, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Now that’s some fancy recycling. Nicely done. What are you going to do with the left over fabric? You could make Nic some leg warmers.

  • Reply Cassie June 14, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Those pants look even better as shorts!!! I love them!

  • Reply Bionica June 14, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Kelsey you have a great tailor
    those pants now shorts look totally fabulous =)

    -Bionica

  • Reply Larissa June 18, 2011 at 9:59 am

    WOAH!

    – Joey from Blossom

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