How to Distress Denim Shorts
Distressed denim shorts are the hot look of the summer. You can spend upwards of $100 on a designer pair, or you can create your own look for much less. Distressing takes time and patience, but it also allows you to create a look all your own, customized to fit your personal style. Do more than one pair of shorts at a time and you will have your summer wardrobe completed in a day. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cut a pair of jeans to the desired length. For more details as how to measure and cut the jeans, see Resources.
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Bleach the shorts. Place them in a large bucket and fill with water so that they are completely submerged. Add 1 cup of liquid bleach. Mix the bleach and water with a wooden spoon. Let them sit in the bleach until they are the desired color.
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Wash the shorts. If you do not wash them, the bleach will continue to fade their color. After washing, let them dry completely.
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Sand the shorts. Lay the shorts flat and use a piece of sandpaper to rub thin areas into the shorts. Use short, firm sanding motions, and sand in any direction. If you sand long enough, you will create a hole, which is actually good look for distressed denim.
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Fray the edges. Use a razor or sharp knife to fray the edges of the shorts. Lay the blade along the edge of the pant legs and use a scraping motion to fray.
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Tips & Warnings
Each time you wash your shorts, the fray on the edges and around the holes will get longer, so you might have to trim it occasionally.
References
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