how to make distressed jeans::Rub a steak knife or cheese grater vertically or horizontally against the area of denim that you would like to distress how to make distressed jeans

how to make distressed jeans::Rub a steak knife or cheese grater vertically or horizontally against the area of denim that you would like to distress.
Do not cut holes with scissors.
This creates an unfrayed, and consequentially unstylishly bland hole.
Fray jeans by rubbing sandpaper around pockets, knees, hemlines, or any other area of denim that you would like to have a soft, worn appearance.
Dampen a sponge with bleach and rub it around the outer edges of holes for a faded look.
Tear off a back pocket.
Wear your newly stylish distressed jeans.
Take the nail file and start filing away at one area.
Peel it off the nail file as well as the jeans every couple of seconds.
Keep filing until you get the desired size of hole.
After a little bit, the white threads will appear.
Once this happens, do not file the white threads.
This will result in them ripping and then you are left with a complete hole and not a wear mark.
Do this with a light hand, or else you might go through the fabric.
Also think about different stains; paint, oil, and bleach work well.
This is one area where less is more.
Bleach should be neutralized with vinegar or it will continue to eat at the fabric.
Own and wear a regular pair of jeans for a couple years.
Afraid of ruining your jeans?
Use a dremel tool with a piece of sandpaper to distress seams and edges.
Also, you can use sandpaper to get great looks too.
You can also buy them ready made if you have the money.
Work outside to minimize bleach odor and mess.
To make a very white bleach spot squeeze the sponge lightly over the area you want to bleach and let the bleach drip off the sponge.
You can splash paint or put cloth on them to make them look cooler.
Do not wear the jeans while using bleach, only sandpaper and the occasional cheese grater be careful with sharp objects.
Always wear gloves and other appropriate attire when working with bleach or other stains.
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