60 Cool & Smart DIY Shorts Ideas for Girls

Summer is around the corner so now is the best time to think about that perfect shorts. I don’t know about you, but every summer I have two to three pairs of shorts that I wear all season. I have plenty of other summer outfits, don’t get me wrong, but shorts were always special for me. You can sit as you like, you don’t have to worry about your leg position like you fear when you are wearing the skirt or the dress. You can be careless, and think about other things, like about that pretty boy you saw at the beach last year (smiley emoji). So, to honor these unique and timeless summer clothes we decided to make this list.

A list of 60 Cool & Smart DIY Shorts Ideas for Girls. And the best part is that you can make them by yourself. Isn’t that amazing, or what (smiley emoji)? So whatever you do, stop and dive into this remarkable journey with us, a journey of the perfect shorts. For our first post, we choose an adorable festival calling shorts. This is the kind of shorts you can make out of an old pair of jeans. Just cut them or color them, and you are ready to rock. Scalloped short is a fancy kind of shorts. This one is suitable for that office party you have next month. And the most significant thing about it is that sewing is not required. Yeeeeey! No sewing always cheers me up (smiley emoji). Scarf print shorts are perfect summer shorts. You can wear this one on the beach, at brunch with the parents, or at a ladies’ night out. This one will elevate any outfit, and it can be easily combined with almost anything you can imagine (wink emoji).

So, scroll down to see if you can find your perfect shorts for this summer. Also, feel free to share and comment on our posts with your friends and family members. And if you decide to make one of these adorable shorts, make sure to send us pictures of your crafty artwork so we can enjoy them too (wink emoji).

1. Easy DIY Tie Dye Shorts

Summers are here and we would all be switching to our favorite shorts but wait how about giving them a nice makeover this time. Yes, you can restyle your shorts with a lovely tie and dye technique and that too using all the fun hues you like. Here is the tutorial collegefashion

2. DIY No-Sew Scalloped Shorts

Here are these awesome-looking scalloped shorts and would be perfect for your summer parties with the office staff. The good thing is this is a no-sew project and all you need to do is just cut out the round scallops at the edges of your shorts using a sharp pair of scissors for a neat look. candimandi

3. Adorable 5 Ways to DIY Summer Shorts

You are going to fall in love with these adorable summer shorts for being too funky and cool and they are just too easy and fun to create at home too. Just add pretty white doilies to your shorts and they are instantly ready to be worn with a nice breezy crocheted top. Easy tutorial here abeautifulmess

4. How to Sew Sequin Shorts

Shorts are the comfiest clothes for the summers and not only for home, but you can also carry them for your summer parties too. Yes, these sequin shorts would be just so damn pretty and cute to wear with any of your simple summer tops and be party-ready and look so awesome in them. Follow the details here apairandasparediy

5. DIY Studded Shorts and Stuff

This is the coolest way to make your lovely summer shorts look so much fancy and fun and that too on your own. So just add some studs in gold or silver to your shorts, on the right front side, and let it look glamorous and so pretty on you along with being so comfortable. Details can be hacked here mrkate

6. Make a Scarf Print Shorts

The girls are in love with the shorts for being so chic in style and super comfortable to wear. And now you can make yourself some custom kind of shorts and that too from your pretty scarves that are hanging in your wardrobe. You can learn the sewing details of these scar print shorts here apairandasparediy

7. Quick to Make Watermelon Shorts

Summers are fun for so many reasons and one of them is the yummy fruits that the summer brings with itself and watermelon is our favorite. So your next summer fashion can be this watermelon-inspired pair of shorts and you can easily make it home using your old shorts and some watermelon dye colors. Complete details here thescienceofhappy

8. Free Sew Your Own Summer Shorts

Even you are new to the sewing world still you can manage to sew some cool stuff for yourself and making your favorite summer shorts is one of them. Here is the free sew summer pair of shorts from any of the comfy and cool printed summer fabric. Check out complete sewing details here archive

9. DIY Refashion Your Indian Summer Shorts

We never want to get rid of our old clothes as they are so comfy and we feel so much relaxation in them. So, if you have your lovely jeans shorts and want to carry them a little longer then give them this pretty Indian touch. So grab thread rolls in multiple colors and create the bracelet lengths and then add them to the lines of your shorts and it’s done. look-what-i-made

10. Beautiful DIY Bleached Shorts

There are so many fun ways to refashion your old clothes and make them look all new and stylish once again. So this time you can get your hands on your old shorts and to spice up their fashion you can just bleach them up at the bottom and they are done to look so cool and chic. made2style

11. Cute DIY Operation Sleep Shorts

Never let go of any of the pretty and comfy summer fabric that you get as you can create some lovely pieces of wear for yourself just like these sleep shorts. They are super easy to cut out of a short piece of fabric and then sew yourself too. We got you a complete step by step guide right here prettyprudent

12. Adorable DIY Galaxy shorts

This one is the coolest of the refashion that you can do on your shorts and look so impressively cute in. So we are talking about these adorable DIY galaxy shorts that you can easily create at home. So grab some lovely paint hues and glitter to pour on your shorts and create a galaxy on them. Details here mrs-ferguson

13. How to Make Denim Painting Shorts

If you are a boho person and really adore boho fashion then here is the idea of creating these cool and quirky denim painting shorts. All you need do is grab some green paint and create a lovely leafy painting on the white denim shorts and enjoy your summer holidays in a fun and stylish way. Step by step details here parkandcube

14. Eye-catching DIY Embellished Shorts

If you are the kind of girl who is in huge love with the jewels and studs then here is how you can use some of them on your shorts and make them all fancy and fun. So grab any of the favorite jewels of yours and glue them all around your favorite denim shorts and enjoy a complete chic fashioned pair of shorts to drool over. stylelovely

15. DIY Urban Outfitters Inspired Lace Shorts

Look stylish, elegant, and feel at sheer ease with this gorgeously fashioned-up pair of shorts for the summer. All you need to do to get these gorgeous urban outfitter-inspired shorts is add layers of white lace to the shorts until it’s fully covered and it’s done. You can check out complete details of the idea here sincerelykinsey

16. Lovable DIY Shorts

Tattered jeans are so in fashion like forever and here is how you can rug up your jeans in the cutest way for your summer fashion. Yes, you can create this pretty heart shape on your pair of jeans shorts and make it look so sexy and cute to walk in around like a boho. Follow the easy details and instructions here soimakestuff

17. How to Make Distressed Shorts

Do wear your old shorts this summer too but before that, you can restyle them a bit so they look quite catchy and cute on you. So here we offer you to get your shorts some studs and also a little rugged patches for a perfect cool look. The tutorial can be hacked from the link here instructables

18. DIY High Waisted Distressed Denim Shorts

You can be the perfect pro when it comes to summer fashion and that too with your old jeans. Yes by turning your old jeans into these high waist distressed denim shorts you can high-fy your summer fashion at the lowest of the cost. Just cut down the jeans and then give it a distressed look using a blade and any scrubber. Details here thewonderforest

19. DIY Gingham Sash Shorts

Here are these gingham sash shorts that you surely intimate your girly side and are super easy and fun to make on your own. So grab any of the bright colored and cute patterned fabric to make this lovely short with sash and also feel so much ease and comfort while carrying it around. Check out its details here onecrafdiygirl

20. How to Create Heartbreaker Shorts

If you are good at knitting then here is how you can make some perfect knitting stuff for your summer fashion too and to start with you can get your hands on these pretty heartbreaker shorts. They are super cute and easy to make with lightweight fabric with both pieces being separately knitted and then put together nicely. allaboutami

21. How to Update Denim Shorts

The denim shorts are the favorite summer possessions of the girl’s wardrobe and they can make them look so much more beautiful and fun than the last time they wore them. Yes by giving it a pretty fabric hem you can update the cute looks of your denim shorts and here is a complete idea doing so. fridaypatterncompany

22. Inexpensive DIY Ombre Shorts

You can dye your shorts to make them look nice and beautiful and here is how you can dye them in omber this time. Yes, you can give your inexpensive shorts the touch of blue omber hues and make it look super cute and fun and it can be treated on the men’s shorts too. Here are the details mccallmanor

23. Cute DIY Toddler Gym Shorts

The toddlers really need comfy clothes as they are never at peace or rest when they start toddling. As the summers are approaching you can make them these super cute, comfy, and relaxing pair of gym shorts. You can award a makeover to their already existing shorts using a colored fabric too. Here are the details littlebuttondiaries

24. DIY Striped Board Shorts

There are so many fun ways to use your old jeans and pants and we got you the one here with these DIY striped board shorts. Yes, you can make this pretty pair of shorts using the cutout pieces from different pants and then yoking them together. For a more spiced-up look, a colorful hem has been added to the lining of the shorts too. imaginegnats

25. How to Sew Breezy Serape Shorts

If you also have such fabric lying around that has a print and nicely combined color hues then here is the idea of using it for the best of purpose for your summer glam look. Yes, you can cut and sew these lovely breezy serape shorts out of this fabric and enjoy the summers in a cute and comfortable way. francoisetmoi

26. Make Your Own Shorts Bordados

One of the best uses of your old jeans is to make the shorts out of them and here is a kind of shorts that you can easily make with almost no sewing involved. So grab your black jeans and cut out it per the perfect size of your shorts and enjoy super cool and comfy wear for the summers with your pretty tops. fabricadeimaginacion

27. DIY Embellish Your Shorts

If you want to add more feminine touches to your summer wardrobe then here is how you can do it with your shorts. Just grab some white lace pieces and add them as the hem to your shorts and make them look so cute and simply stylish. You can use such embellished shorts as the gifs for your girls too. lachicameow

28. Turn Your Jeans into Shorts

Jeans are the comfiest pieces that we always pick up from our closets when we want to feel stylish and relaxing at the same time. You can mold your jeans into pretty shorts with a little trimming per your desires. Yes either knee-length or more shorter you can get the desired size of the shorts you want. Details here freshlycompleted

29. Vintage DIY Lace Jean Shorts

The laces have lovely floral designs and patterns on them and you can cut them out of the laces to use as lovely appliques or embellishing for your other clothes. Here such lace cutouts have been glued to the jean shorts and make them look so stunning and cutely vintage. Follow the details of the idea here lovemaegan

30. Awesome DIY Paper Bag Pants

Do not let your comfort lose when you are up to summer styling and here is the idea of creating these super cute paper bags pants for your summer holiday clothing. These paper bag pants are loose and thus really comfy to carry around and the pretty belt and shape really add to its chic and cute look. Sewing details here fabricadeimaginacion

31. DIY Mom Jean Shorts

It’s time for the moms to rock the summer fashion this time and that too with the jean shorts. So mommies pick up any of your old jeans and cut them to the right size of your jean shorts and add more rugged value using the blade and the scrubber on it. Check out easy and fun details of the idea here tattooedmartha

32. Easy to Make Skater Shorts

Now you can make your kids the playing wardrobe too and here is how you can sew up this lovely and cute pair of shorts for your little skaters and they would love it. Try to choose a bright-colored and comfy fabric for this pair of shorts so that your little one enjoys skating even more. Here are the details of the idea thecraftykitty

33. Amazing DIY Origami Shorts

We all are familiar with the art of origami and here is how you can use this art to spruce up your summer fashion too. Yes, you can create these lovely and awesome DIY origami shorts in a simple and fun way. Just grab any of the colored and printed fabric and then fold it in the origami way to use it as embellishing on your shorts. ilovedoityourself

34. Make Your Own Wrap Scarf Short

This one is a pretty and cool version of the DIY modern shorts and you would love to have it in your wardrobe. You can choose any of the printed fabric or your lovely designed scarf to shape this lovely scarf that has a wrap layer at the back to make it look funkier and jazzed up. Details here annaevers

35. DIY Tribal Shorts in Minutes

Give your shorts a really cool and boho look with the tribal fashion touch and that too on your own. You can grab some leather and paint it up in some cute strips and then add the leather cut-out patches to the front and back of your shorts and they are ready to rock your summer looks with tees and tops. Details here emerjadesign

36. DIY Leather & Studs Shorts – Summer Gift Idea

We got you another fun idea to funk up your shorts and make them look so boho and chic with the leather and the studs. Just cut out leather pockets and add studs to them and then add these studded pockets to your shorts and you are done with a super cool and cute pair of shorts to drool over. Check out details here ilovetocreateblog

37. DIY Nautical Sailor Shorts & Belt

Summers are here and while you be giving the lovely nautical touches to your home decor you can add some of it to your summer fashion too. Grab your white shorts, add blue strips to it, red ribbon with rope, and the red nautical sign at the side and it’s done to look so summery fashionable. Check out the details here ilovetocreateblog

38. DIY Bleach Dipped Scalloped Shorts

The more funky your shorts are more boho feels you would get wearing them around the summers. So grab the jean shorts, give them a bleachy treatment and then add the scalloped edges for a complete elevated and high fashion look. Wear it with a simple tee, a funky tee, and look just so eye-catching. Catch the details here creativesoulspectrum

39. How to DIY Wide Scallop Shorts

You have seen the pretty and awesome-looking scalloped shorts and here is another one with a more glam touch and gorgeous appeal. Yes here a colorful short has been given a simple scalloped cut at the bottom and that cut has been backed up by a lace piece to turn out so exquisite and fun. Details here mintedstrawberry

40. DIY Cut Off Jeans In 15 Minutes

Here is another fun way to get a lovely pair of shorts and that at no cost at all as you are going to use your old jeans for the purpose. So cut out the lower section of your jeans to the length you want and then fold it up and your pretty and cool shorts are ready to make you feel all stylish and comfy around the summers. itsalwaysautumn

41. DIY Shorts Hem With Bias Ribbon

Summers let us add lovely prints and cool designs to our wardrobe and you can make them look funkier with your sewing skills and DIY fashion sense. Here is a simple and comfy homey pair of shorts made to look just fantastic and fun with the pretty contrasting hem being done with the pink ribbon. Details here annaevers

42. Easy to Make Shorts with Pockets

There are so many tricks you can use to make a funky and fun piece of cloth for your little and make them fall in love with it too. So if you have some cool and colorful printed fabric lying around want to make a pair of shorts out of it then add pockets to it and the kids would just drool over it. Details here craftaholicsanonymous

43. Make your Own Jean Shorts

A pair of shorts is a kind of wardrobe pick-up that can be carried to any place at any time and here is how you can make a new one at home. You can make one with pockets using jean fabric so that you can put your hands or your utilities inside them. Also, rug it up the bottoms instead of hemming for a more chic look. thediyplaybook

44. DIY Basic Kid Shorts

Kids’ clothing is so expensive these days and now you can save a lot over the kid’s fashion by creating a bunch of the fun clothing stuff for them at home. Here is the idea of creating a simple and basic kid short for them that they feel all comfortable and fun while playing around the house. Tutorial here madeeveryday

45. How to Sew Summer Shorties

It’s fun to be a sewing mom to a young little girl as you can sew up a lot of fun clothes for her and make her so much happy with the new and funky wardrobe possessions from time to time. So grab all the colorful and cute kinds of printed fabric and sew up these lovely shorties to let them feel pretty and comfy. basteandgather

46. DIY Women’s Gym Shorts With Free Pattern

Gyming is the time you need to feel most comfortable and that is why the right selection of clothes is necessary. Instead of buying immensely expensive gym clothes, you can try making them at home, and here is the idea of creating women’s gym shorts on your own. Catch the sewing details of it here ehow

47. Beautiful DIY Kid Shorts – Birthday Gifts

The knee-length shorts with a bit loose shorts really suit the little boys and if you are good at sewing then you should really be making them a few to enjoy stylish summer clothes. You can grab some lovely prints and colors and make a few shorts for the boys and use them as lovely gifts for the boys. madeeveryday

48. How to Make Faux-Wrap Shorts

You can add more glam and fashion to your home-sewn clothes with a little creative and smart approach. So if you are making a lovely faux wrap for your little girls and want it to look boho and chic then you can add a ruffled wrap on top of it and make it look all spicy and fun. Here are the details of the idea andreasnotebook

49. DIY Summer Shortie Leggings

You should not be spending money on casual clothes as they are so much easy and fun to make at home when you can sew. By buying some cheap but cutely colorful and printed fabric you can sew a bunch of shorts and tops for your little girls and fill their wardrobe. Here is the complete idea of showing how you can sew these amazing shortie leggings for them. lifesewsavory

50. Sew Wild Flower Pinwheel Shorts

Summers are so much fun for the kids as they get to play with so many things in the outdoors like their favorite pinwheels. So taking some inspiration out of it you can make them this super cute, colorful, and funky looking pinwheel pair of shorts using a flowery printed fabric and the pom pom lace trim. grosgrainfab

51. DIY Weekender Short Pants

We just love to spend our weekends in our favorite shorts and lingering on the sofa and bed to relax. Now add more fun and relaxation to your weekends by creating these pretty and totally comfy short pants. Choose a summer-friendly fabric to sew up this pair of short pants and you can check out details here craftpassion

52. Sew Girls Dance Shorts – Free Sewing Pattern

If your girls are going to the dance classes then here is how you can add more to their dancing fun and comfort to their dance practicing with these lovely dance shorts. You would need a lined or printed fabric for the base of the shorts and plain bright fabric to form the belt section. Sewing details are lying here sewcanshe

53. How to Sew With Pom Pom Fringe

Summer fabric comes in super cute colors and exciting patterns and the flowery ones are our favorite. This time you can use that flowery printed fabric to sew up your lovely pair of shorts and to make them look more cute and funky you can use the pretty pom pom lace trims at the edges of the shorts. Check out the details here mellysews

54. Easy DIY Kid Shorts Tutorial

Make your kid feel the most free and relaxing while on the beach and have all the fun there and these DIY kid shorts would really help to roam around the beach happily. Using the blue printed fabric of summer-friendly material you can easily sew up these cute kid shorts and they would love wearing them around. Details here stitchedbycrystal

55. How to Sew Shorts with a Faux Skirt

No matter how many styles or fashion lovers we are, shorts are always the first thing to pull off when it comes to comfort clothing. So here is how you can make your little girls look all gorgeous and cute and that too with the comfort of shorts. Get the details of these shorts with a faux skirt here threadridinghood

56. DIY Jersey Women’s Shorts

These DIY jersey shorts look so exquisite and funky due to the catchy pattern of the fabric and the contrasting lining on the hem, pockets and the belts. It would be so much easy and fun to sew and here are the complete details of sewing it at home on your own. sewway

57. Sew Floral Pleated Shorts With a Bow

You can customize your shorts in so many ways to make them look so versatile and boho and here is a pretty cool idea for your shorts. You can add pleats and a bow to your next pair of shorts that you are sewing up for the summers and get a super cute look of yours with sheer comfort and relaxation too. cottonandcurls

58. How to Turn Pants Into Shorts

You can even turn your floral pants that have worn out a bit into some amazing and cute shorts to wear on your beach trips. Just cut out the legs and get the custom size and length and enjoy a lovey shorts fashion. mellysews

59. Easy to Sew Pajama Shorts for Summer

The summers are so much fun for the clothing too as you get to wear the lovely colors, cool patterns, and pretty designs in a lightweight fabric. From the same kind of cute summer fabric with animal print and bright hues, these gorgeous and funky pajama shorts have been sewn up to let your kid sleep in sheer comfort. growingupgabel

60. DIY Denim Cut-Offs – Four Ways

Our old denim is our love that we never get tired of and they are can be restyled if you have replaced them with a new one. Yes, you can cut off the legs of the old denim of yours and make stylish and sassy shorts out of them. There are four ways to give your denim shorts nice and cool finishes so do get them all here apairandasparediy

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