I started with these really awkward pants.
They were much too small for me, and were so high waisted it was absurd. But I loved the fabric.

DORK
(warning: ignore the super white skin at the top... indecent ghost boob exposure.)

seriously

I cut off the waistband, but due to the original pleats it was huge.

I reattatched the waistband, it's uneven and bunchy, plus I had to add supplement fabric.

see the awkwardness?

I cut off the bottom, so they're some sweet cuttoffs/shorts. I'm obsessed with them, although the front pleats are pretty bad.
unfortunately it's in the 30's now so I cant wear them for awhile.