Thrift Shop Find

Every Saturday I volunteer for a few hours and I'm always finding the cutest clothes at bargain prices. Yesterday I bought a pair of men's tartan trousers and I think I'm in love with the pattern. Recently I've been going through this phase where I love everything tartan.

Because they're men's trousers, theyre quite large on me- especially around the waist. However, they must have been made for a short man because they only just reach my ankles. Because of this and the fact that the hem has a rip in it I'm going to make them into a cute pair of Capri pants.

I've been looking at the construction of the trousers for quite a while now and I have to admit, I'm a little confused...

I've never worked with trousers before let alone men's trousers which are constructed differently to men. If anyone has thoughts on how I make them smaller without completely destroying this beautiful garment please comment.

Tiana x