Have you ever tried to find something online and just can't find what you're looking for? That's pretty much how this whole cutoff shorts thing started for me. I wanted to make cutoffs for my kids. I'm cheap and I wanted to utilize the jeans that had holes in the knees. But I wanted to add some fun details, so I turned to the internet for ideas.

I was pretty disappointed. The majority of cutoff short ideas that I found were WAY too short. I want my kids to be kids. I want them to be modest, not models. So that summer, I came up with my own DIY ideas for cutoff shorts.

This post brings all my cutoff shorts ideas into one place. Plus other's I have since found.  I decided to do a roundup of modest kids cutoff shorts in hopes that others can find what I couldn't.

12+ DIY Cutoff Shorts to Make for Kids

Let's start off super simple with these Easy Cutoffs with a Simple Ribbon Bow 

I'm loving these little capris! So fun! Fabric and Frills Cutoff Shorts by Tonya Staab

Use fabric paint to add to your cutoffs. You are only as limited as your imagination.
Painted Cuffed Shorts

Have little boys? Then you KNOW how rough they are on clothes. Salvage them with this cute idea.

Little Boy Cutoff Shorts by Tonya Staab

Feeling patriotic?
Flag Pocket Shorts 

I've always wanted to try this!
How to Make Jeans into Shorts and Keep the Original Hem by Fabulously Frugal

I think these are my absolute favorite shorts I've made. Too bad they're too small now.
Cuffed Shorts with Ribbon

I really, REALLY want to try this! 

Easy DIY Patriotic Cutoffs by Overstuffed

Add a little lace
Cutoff Shorts with Lace Trim

Repurposed Jeans for Boys by Tonya Staab

Cuffed shorts with invisible seam

Polka Dot Shorts by AMM Blog

I will add to this list when I find more modest cutoff shorts ideas. 

I'd love to add your ideas to the list as well. If the shorts are modest and for kids, send me a picture and/or a link.