My grandfather use to always joke about the fact that my sister and I paid extra money for jeans with holes in them. He legitimately thought we were crazy.
After about the hundredth joke, and my college internship at 7 For All Mankind, I began to realize that he had a fair point. I started testing out all sorts of different distressing tactics which resulted in two things:
1. A holey/torn/ripped/splattered/bleached/disintegrated denim wardrobe.
2. An easy four step formula to the perfectly distressed pair – complete with a LEAF how-to video, duh!
Distressing your own denim has never been so easy. Ready, set, go!
You’ll Need:
– Razor
– Cardstock
– Pencil
– Block
– Sandpaper
– Scissors
– DENIM!
Instructions:
1. SLICE: Find your knee placement by folding each leg to the zipper then mark with a pencil where the folds are. Place cardstock inside the jeans behind the knee. Press firmly with razor blade and cut horizonal lines, leave 1/4″ in between cuts. Continue making small cuts on front pocket, back pocket & belt loop
2. CUT: Cut the bottom back hem about 1/4″ from the bottom.
3. SAND: Wrap sandpaper around block and heavily sand in areas where distress is desired
4. WASH & DRY
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ha, my parents always say similar things. my mom actually was genuinely concerned last time that i would even wear such distressed denim! i’ll try this one out as soon as my black skinnies get a little more faded. i’ve been looking for the perfect pair — time to take matters into my own hands!
xx, valerie
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Love this! I’m always looking for ways to re-work my wardrobe instead of buying more stuff. Thanks!
This is so awesome!
Loving the result of this easy DIY!!! 🙂
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So strange as I was actually going to attempt doing this at the weekend! Thanks for the tips 🙂
x
Great video! Might try this on a couple of Levi’s C x
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Awwwww!Love ,Sounds like Papa!xo
Fun! They turned out amazing… well done ;D
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Great work … I love the way they are working and tutorials is so helpful
Great video, but I still don’t get it.
As a woman of color, I find that I cannot wear my jeans that way and still be treated with respect. If I go into a nice store or to the airport dressed like that, I am ALWAYS profiled. Always. When my jeans are too ripped to wear(and for me, “too ripped” means any rips at all)I save them for gardening or throw them away. But I have learned never to wear them in public.
Could someone please explain to me why these jeans are cool? I’m lost here.
You never fail to post some great DIY’s (perfect might I add) xx
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You guys have such a boring life, just wear the jeans long enough and hey presto!