The American Flag. An iconic symbol for the freedom that we have in the good ol' United States of America. And what better way to show how much you love your country than to incorporate it into your wardrobe? These American Flag pocket jean shorts turn out to be perfect for a cookout, a Fourth of July party or any day you wake up feeling extra patriotic!
Materials you will need: Cut-off jean shorts, scissors, Heat n, Bond Ultrahold iron-on adhesive, small American flag, iron
Step 1: Cut out the stars of the American flag and place it over the pocket. Cut the flag along the outline of the pocket to make a shape that matches the size of the pocket.
Step 3: Do the same thing with the stripes of the flag that you did with the stars in Step 2.
(Heat n' Bond Ultrahold iron-on adhesive used in step below. Can be found at Wal-Mart or any craft store.)
Step 4: Cut strips of the Heat n' Bond to cover the entire piece of fabric and place the paper side up.
Step 5: Once you have covered the fabric in the strips (paper side up) hold the iron on each piece for approximately 2 seconds.
Step 6: Once you have ironed on the strips, peel off the paper on each one and it will reveal this clear looking material (shown above).
Step 7: Flip the fabric over with the clear strips touching the jean and then hold the iron on the fabric for at least 8 seconds.
Step 8: Do the same thing you did with the stripes in Step 7 for the stars on the other pocket.
Voila! Here is the final product, perfect for a cookout or a Fourth of July party!
It is NEVER OK to cut and pieces of the American flag and repurpose. As explained by The American Legion, the flag must be properly disposed in a dignified manner. Sewing pieces of it on the ass of your shorts doesn't qualify.
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