How to make your own ripped Jeans ?

Women's ripped jeans are definitely the most fashionable jeans. They can be seen everywhere, mixed with all the pieces of the wardrobe for a maximum of style. They allow for a modern and feminine look, with a rebellious or even grungy edge. Le Temps des Cerises reveals all its secrets but above all how to create it yourself!

Choosing the right style of women's jeans

Before going to the "cutting" phase of your jeans, you must first follow these practical tips.

Selecting quality jeans

No secrets! If you want to look good, you have to choose quality pieces. If you have a good old pair of jeans in your wardrobe, so much the better. Otherwise, the jeans may tear a little too easily later on or they won't look as good as you want them to.

It is also important to choose jeans that suit your body type!

A few rules for the best women's ripped jeans

Once you have chosen a pair of jeans that suit your figure and are of good quality, here are a few tips and tricks to follow:

• Do not cut holes in the jeans symmetrically on both legs;
• For a trendy look, don't cut too many holes in the jeans (except for if you want an ultra grunge look);
• Make holes on targeted areas: knees for example;
• Do not make rips near the seams;
• Avoid making holes at the top of the jeans (they might show your panties!); 
• Washing your jeans after making holes softens the fibres;
• For precise holes, use a needle to pull out the fabric stitches one by one.

Steps for making women's ripped jeans

1. Gathering materials

To make a pair of ripped jeans, you need:

• A pair of jeans;.
• A cutting tool (scissors, razor, knife, etc.).

For frayed holes:

• Sandpaper;
• Or a pumice stone

2. Select the area to make holes

Generally, the trendy place for a hole is at the knee.

• Lay your jeans out on a table;
• Use a fabric pencil to mark out the areas to be ripped;
• Use a ruler to mark out the desired length;
• For the knee: aim a little high on it to avoid widening the hole when walking;

3. Stretch your jeans and protect the back of the legs

Slide a cardboard/wooden block (or other: old magazine) into each leg of the jeans to avoid cutting the back of the jeans when you make the holes in the front.

4. Tapering with sandpaper

This step is useful if you want to create a tapered hole. In this case, soften the denim at the point you will make the future cut with sandpaper to make it easier to cut. You can also alternate with a pumice stone.

5. Stretching with scissors or a knife

Stretch the weakened area with a sharp tool (scissors or knife) to let your skin show through in your future ripped jeans. Pull on the protruding threads to add the finishing touches.

6. Cut and stretch widthways

Using your knife or scissors, cut about a centimetre into the softened area, widthways for a 'natural' tear. With your hands, you can tear the jeans further and pull on the threads, but also let the hole widen over time.

7. Optional: strengthening the holes in the jeans

To prevent the holes from getting bigger with wear, instead you can sew around the rip with thread to reinforce it.

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