How to Distress Jeans
Distressing jeans means destroying a pair jeans. However, distressing jeans requires a creative outlook. You should be able to visualize which parts should look worn out so that the distressed jeans will help you make a fashion statement. The act of distressing jeans gives the jeans a unique, trendy look. Frequent use and washes give jeans a distressed look.
Steps to Distress Jeans
Distressed jeans are the latest trend in teen fashion. Before we understand the steps of distressing jeans, let us take a look at the tools you will require. All the equipment you will require to distress jeans is easily available at home.
Materials Required
- Pair of scissor or Razor
- Pencil or Washable Marker
- Wooden block
- Sandpaper or Cheese Grater
You can buy a new jeans or use an old one for distressing. Ensure that the jeans you buy fits you properly and that you do not buy expensive jeans. If you want to distress old jeans, see to it that you select a pair of jeans that you do not mind experimenting with. Distressed jeans need to have holes and torn areas, so choose the jeans carefully.
Step 2: Mark the Distressed Areas
Now that you have decided the jeans you want to distress, select the areas to be distressed. Distressed jeans look more unique when they are distressed at areas where natural distressing takes place like, thighs, hips, knees, etc. So mark the areas that you want to distress. Use pencil or washable marker to mark the areas. Use separate markings for holes and fades.
Step 3: Choose the Desired Effect
Faded Effect
Start with the areas where you want to give a faded effect. Before starting the distressing process, insert a block of wood below the area that you want to work upon. This will provide a support while fading. There are many techniques that can be used for fading.
Technique 1: Bleaching
Bleaching fades jeans quickly and whitens the area where it is applied. You can use mild bleach for the same. Ensure you wear rubber gloves before you start bleaching. Make a mixture of bleach powder and water. Take a piece of cloth or sponge and dip it in the solution. Squeeze the sponge or cloth properly and apply the solution to the area to be distressed. Now, wash the jeans in cold water at the earliest. This will avoid the decay of the jeans. It is important to be careful while bleaching. Care should be taken that the bleaching solution does not accidentally spill on areas that you do not want to distress.
Technique 2: Using Sandpaper or Cheese Grater
If you do not want to use bleach, you can use the sandpaper option. Use a sandpaper that is very rough. With the help of sandpaper, rub on the area that should look faded. Rub until you get the desired effect. You can also use a cheese grater instead of sandpaper. Rub the back pockets, knees and hips with the help of distressing tool of your choice.
Holes
When you want to create holes in your jeans, ensure that you do not cut out a whole circle out of your jeans. Mark the circles where you want to create holes. Take a razor blade and run in along the marked area. Rub it until you see the white strands of the jeans. You can remove the strands or keep them or remove only some of the strands and keep the rest. There are a number of hole patterns that you can choose from.
Step 4: Final Touch
For further effect of distressing, use a scissor and rip the jeans at the hem and seams. This will give a fraying effect to your distressed jeans. Once you are done with all the steps of distressing your jeans, wash the jeans and see if you want to do further distressing.
By using a few techniques and following the above given steps, you can easily make your own distressed jeans that are the fashion trends these days. Once you learn how to distress jeans, you can give your friends ideas on the same. So, instead of buying expensive distressed jeans from a showroom, make a distressed jeans by yourself.
