DIY American Flag Shorts!

Patriotism or just another fashion trend? The American flag has flown its way into the fashion world and caught my eye! It has imprinted itself onto denim, shirts, sweaters, accessories, and even shoes. I feel it is about time to add some trendy patriotism into my wardrobe, so the American flag denim short is going to be my next summer DIY project! Scroll down to find the materials and steps!

DIY AMERICAN FLAG DENIM SHORT:

* Denim cutoff shorts

* Felt adhesive stars

* Painters tape

* Fabric spray paint

The procedure is a bit self-explanatory (placing the stars and tape on the areas you do not want any color and spraying over it).  However, to create a more faded, vintage look, wash the shorts a few hours after painting (but do not forget to make sure the paint is completely dry to keep the colors looking brighter). These were quick, simple, and easy to make. See the picture below for more details!

 If you want to try a different look (like this new picture below), I would recommend all the same materials but advise paint instead of spray paint. Make sure you buy paints that will not bleed and read these Fabric Painting Tips to ensure you will get the best results for your shorts!

The stars and tape can again be used to mark the areas you do not want to paint at the moment, but making sure the paint stays on afterward (preforming the correct heat pressing and washing techniques) is the most important part! Again, see Fabric Painting Tips, they really help!

Once you are complete, welcome to the world of the ‘flag fashion’ trend!