How to Make Cool Looking Ripped Jeans

Ripped jeans are a popular fashion statement and are worn by many teens and young adults. Popularized in the mid-to-late 1990s, this style seems to never disappear. Ripped jeans can be purchased from a store or created by hand. There are several ways to create them, one of the most popular styles being many holes with the fabric fraying. Ripped jeans aren't just for teenagers as many adults, even in their 30s, are sporting this fashion style.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Washable pen
• Sand paper

Instructions

1. Select an inexpensive pair of jeans that you are comfortable experimenting with. It's best to use jeans that you don't necessarily care about as the ripping process can sometimes go wrong. If you don't want to experiment with jeans you already own, consider shopping for a new pair at an outlet store or thrift shop as these places can offer inexpensive and sometimes name-brand jeans.

2. Mark the areas that are going to be ripped using a washable marker or pen. Even the most careful of people can mark outside of the lines, which is why it is best to use ink that will come out in the wash. You can mark the areas by drawing a circle or oval around the designated areas or by creating a series of dotted lines.

3. Rub sandpaper over the areas that you've marked. Using rough sandpaper will help wear out and fade the jean material. It will also make the holes easier to cut by wearing away the jean fabric.

4. Cut along the lines that were made with the washable marker or pen. Use scissors that aren't so dull that they will not cut the jean material, but not so sharp that they will cut too easily and not leave frayed edges. You can test your scissors by using them on another piece of jean fabric.

5. Use sandpaper on the edges of the newly cut holes. This will help create a frayed and worn look on the jeans.

6. Wash the jeans in a washing machine. Washing them by hand will prove difficult and may not create the desired faded look.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add bleach solution while washing the jeans for additional emphasis on fading.

References

• Become Gorgeous: How to Make Ripped Jeans at Home