diy: el concho cortos
with the below post as my impetus, i hacked my way to some new fringe-y concho summer shorts!
start with:
(x1) pair of denim jeans or shorts, (x10) conchos, (x1) can of krylon matte/ flat-black spray paint, (x4) packages of tandy leather lace , (x1) scissors, newspaper for spray paint, needle & thread.
begin by chopping jeans to desired length. pull raw edge theads, to start fraying at bottom- (wash/dry- if you want additional fraying to occur). set aside. second, begin by laying out conchos onto newspaper and paper plates. lightly spray conchos, to reduce nickel-finish shine, for antique effect. don’t spray completely black- just a subtle dusting of paint. let dry. cut lengths of suede lace into (x3) varying lengths; 10″, 12″, 17″. use longer laces at top concho- by waistband (ie: 12″ and 17″), and smaller laces towards hem (ie: 10″ and 12″). loop (x2) laces on bar, for each concho. after all conchos have been laced, place on shorts. i used needle & thread to secure conchos, beginning below waistband, with (x5) assorted shapes on each side.
bueno suerte!
x valerie
Great DIY… I really love concho embellished things right now, have my eye on a leather hat.
SUPER cute!
those shorts are crazy! freaking awesome, i have to try this when i get back home
HEY! Love it!! I never would have thought that would be cute. GREAT!!
These are fucking awesome!
Super awesome DIY project!!! Thanks!
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LOVE how those came out. Even better in shorts form. Very cool.
i really need to muster up the patience to complete one of you AMAZING diy ideas.. i love them!
great look. like it like that.
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awesome awesome awesome
The DIYs are awesome, keep up the great work