How to Make Holes in Your Jeans
Jeans with holes in them, sometimes known as "holey jeans," have weaved in and out of popular culture for the past few decades. Holey jeans became extremely popular in the late 80's and 90's, only to fade at the end of the 90's. Despite this, holey jeans remain popular and fashionable at times. Some stores even sell jeans with holes already cut in them, sometimes at higher prices. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Determine which pair of jeans you want to make holes in. It is not recommended to choose your favorite or most expensive pair of jeans at first. Wait until you have made holes in several jeans to fine-tune your skills.
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Find a suitable spot in the jeans to make the holes. Popular spots for jean holes vary with the fashion season; some popular locations in the past have been on the front of the thigh, right below the knee and in the rear.
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Decide what type of hole you want to make. Some people like to make slits or straight holes; others like to make circular holes. You can make any kind of hole you like, it depends on your personal tastes. It is a good idea, however, to have a plan before you begin cutting.
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Use the fabric scissors to cut the holes in your jeans; be careful not to cut yourself. Fabric scissors are recommended over regular shears, because they will cut the denim much easier and make a cleaner cut.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't cut holes in your jeans in areas that may lead to embarrassment.
Don't cut holes in all your jeans; there may be occasions where you need to wear jeans without holes in them.
Resources
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