Torn jeans are at the peak of popularity today, but far from everywhere in the shops you can find exactly what you want: the color does not fit, then the model is not the same, but if you are lucky enough to find what you need, the scuffs are completely in the wrong places where you would like to. Do not despair! There are several ways to rip jeans at home in order to turn your beloved but somewhat fed up model into a fashion trend, and make tricks in the places where you yourself find it necessary. In addition, it will save you money.
Option one
Before tearing jeans, they must be laid out on a flat hard surface, for example, on a table. Having decided on the place where the abrasion should be, put some solid, but flat object, for example, a piece of cardboard, plywood or plastic under it (inside the leg).
Next, with a regular clerical knife, cut a hole across the leg. Do not try to do this the first time. It is better to walk through the same place several times until the desired result is obtained so that the tissue breaks gradually.
Second option
This method is one of the oldest, it allows you to rip jeans without taking off, unless, of course, abrasions are provided in front, for example, on your knees.
To do this, you need a rough object, which can be a brick, sandpaper, rough stone (rough pumice). You need to rub until the fabric begins to creep on its own, forming holes. It is important not to overdo it, as the wear should be uniform. I must say that the abrasions made in this way look natural, formed in the process of wearing. Although everything, of course, depends on what effect you want to achieve.
Third option
Using a needle or manicure scissors, you just need to pull the thread where the hole is intended. In this case, the edges are more “fuzzy”.
A few general recommendations
Regardless of which of the above options you choose, before tearing jeans, it is better to wet them well, and after doing the work, wash them - so all holes and scuffs will look even better.
To create the necessary image, choose models from medium-density fabrics, as thin summer jeans will creep after the next wash, and on the insulated options on the fleece the "flaw" will look ridiculous.
Make a tailor's chalk on the jeans before starting the basting process, especially if the slits are supposed to be symmetrical. Keep in mind that they will burst even more during socks, so it’s important not to overdo it.
To make the model look more harmonious, you can also make scuffs along the lower edges of the legs and pockets, or make several holes on the belt.
Especially effective and stylish will look bleached holes or scuffs. To achieve this effect, before tearing jeans, bleach must be applied to the right places and then washed.
Now you know everything about how to rip jeans!