We recently highlighted ripped jeans as one of the best ways to add character to summer looks. You can find what the English call 'ripped jeans' in any clothing store, although the fun part is ripping them yourself.
There are different methods for ripping your jeans . Below, you can see a video demonstrating one of the quickest and easiest. The only materials you need are a pen, a utility knife, and a razor blade, yet the result, as you'll see, is truly amazing.
If you have a little more time and are reasonably good at sewing and tailoring, we recommend this other method for making ripped jeans. The result is very close to, and arguably even better than, factory-made ripped jeans . In this case, you'll need tweezers, scissors, and something to paint on the jeans.
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And finally, what we believe is the best method for giving your jeans a vintage look . This girl uses a utility knife and sandpaper, the latter being a key tool, as you'll see, for achieving a realistic aged look on the denim. A tip: if you sand the area before making the rip, the result will be even better. The sandpaper even allows you to skip making rips altogether, as it wears down the fabric to the point that when you put on the jeans, especially if they're tight, the rips will start to appear naturally, which is exactly what you're aiming for when creating your own ripped jeans.