Ripped jeans are trendy, and it’s not hard to see why. With the right style, they can look amazing with just about any outfit you put on. You might be thinking that ripping your jeans is too difficult of a task for you, but don’t worry! It’s pretty simple to accomplish, and all you have to do is follow a few easy steps. Here I will show you ripped jeans’ popularity and how to make ripped jeans so that you can have the same great look as everyone else!

How Did Ripped Jeans Become Popular?

Ripped jeans have been popular for a long time. They’ve been in vogue for quite some time now. Until the 1990s, they were not considered fashionable. During this decade, famous actors and musicians helped make ripped jeans trendy. They made them attractive to teenagers.

Even though they are becoming less popular now, ripped jeans are still near the top of the list when it comes to fashion for teenagers. Some of the most celebrities who helped to make ripped jeans popular include:

* Kurt Cobain (November 1967 – c. April 1994) was an American musician and artist.

* Brad Pitt, an American actor and film producer.

* Kate Moss, an English model.

Also Read: Who Invented Ripped Jeans? 

9 Easy Steps To Make Homemade Ripped Jeans

You want a pair of ripped jeans, but you don’t know how to make them. We all know that ripped jeans are cool and stylish, but it’s hard to find the right pair for your body type.

Our guide will teach you how to create perfect rips in any brand of denim using just scissors and a sewing needle. It’s easy, fun, and affordable! No matter what kind of denim style you’re looking for we can show you how to make it happen at home. You can also read about How to Draw Ripped Jeans?

1. Choose A Right Fit Jeans

The first step is to select your desired pair of jeans. When you make your ripped jeans, you will need an old favorite that fits well. Also, it will be easier to make the pants fit better after they are washed and stretched out.

2. Get Everything You’ll Need

It is far easier and less costly to DIY your ripped jeans than to purchase them. You’ll need-

• Sandpaper or razor
• Safety pins
• Measuring tape
• Ruler
• Pencil or chalk
• Needle

Place your jeans on the table and mark them with chalk, pencil, or safety pin to indicate where you want to rip them. You can draw on the knees area and other parts of the jeans. Remember that it’s important not to overmark.

3. Fraying The Jeans With a Razor or Sandpaper

You need a razor blade or sandpaper (a nail file will do if you run out of sandpaper). Make sure you have sharp edges on your razor for doing this DIY; otherwise, it’ll be harder for you to get the desired effect. Also, make sure your razors are clean so they do not leave any residue on the jeans. You can also use sandpaper. You are now fraying the jeans with the help of a razor or sandpaper.

4. Make Some Holes With a Scissor

Take a pair of scissors to make some holes in the jeans where you want them ripped. If the scissor is sharp enough, it should be easy to pierce through your DIY jeans material. When you make holes with a scissor, make sure they are different sizes. This will make it look like the pattern was not on purpose.

5. Pull Some Thread to Look Natural

If you have DIY ripped jeans, you can use a DIY solution to look more natural. Just take some thread and pull it through the holes in your DIY ripped jeans. The threads will make the jeans look more authentic.

6. Sew up Each Slit Using Thread and Needle

For an even more professional finish, add some stitching around the edges for reinforcement. It’s important to sew up each slit. If you don’t, the holes will be larger than they were previously. You should also use matching threads.

7. Wash it With Cold Water

Wash your new DIY ripped jeans so they shrink enough for you! You can get a more distressed look if you turn the jeans inside out before washing them in cold water.

8. Take a Hot Iron and Press it on the Wrinkles or Creases in the Jeans

Now take a hot iron and apply it to the wrinkles in your handmade ripped jeans. Finally, your DIY ripped jeans are ready to wear.

Some Question That Asks Our Readers

1. How do you make a knee cut?

Knee-cut ripped jeans are denim types with holes cut into them, usually at the knees. Some people have a hole on each side of their knee. They can also create designs or different positions with holes on the legs.

The first step in this project is figuring out the size of the hole you want and how many holes. From there, you will need the following:

a pair of scissors, a ruler or tape measure, and an iron.

You need to lay the jeans down flat and measure where you want the knee holes to be. Be sure that the measurement is accurate by trying them on. Once you get the measurement right, it is time to cut! Make a rectangle from your jeans and put something thin, like paper, over each hole.

Get your scissors out, and using the tissue paper as a guide, cut out your holes. When it’s time to polish, make sure there are any rough edges left over so that they don’t fray later on! Using the iron to seal the holes’ edges ensures that they don’t unravel when you cut them.

2. How to Make Ripped Jeans Without Sandpaper?

To make ripped jeans without sandpaper, you will need a pair of fabric scissors and an old t-shirt. First, construct your jean seams as usual, then cut into them with your scissors just after you have sewn them up. Make a small hole in the seam. It should be 0.5 cm wide. Make this on both sides of the seam. Take the threads away from the hole to make it look more noticeable.

Check through your clothing for any loose threads. When you cut your jeans, turn them inside out and put them in a bucket of cold water. Soak for roughly five minutes, then remove them from the bucket. After it’s dry, your homemade ripped jeans are ready to wear.

3. What do I do if I put too many holes in my pants?

If you have put too many holes in your pants, there are multiple ways to cover them up. In some jeans, you can paint over the hole. And with some jeans, you can use a patch. If you don’t know how to patch jeans, then read this guide- How To Patch Jeans?

If none of these is an option for you, time will eventually hide all mistakes. The more wear and tear they get, the less noticeable they will be.

Finally, most clothes begin to fade with age and become worn out. This may not be a wonderful option, but you could give it a try with used clothes. These are rags. You can also make holes in fabric items that do not matter. The string is left over when you sew something. You can use it to make a fringe or tassel.

4. How can I extend an already frayed hole?

To extend the frayed hole, you need scissors and an ironing board or an iron. First, lay your jeans on the ironing board. Next, cut around the hole close to where it is frayed. Make sure not to cut other parts of your jeans. After you have finished cutting, turn up a small section of fabric around the hole. Put it under the hot iron for about 4-5 seconds.

Repeat until you have turned up all of the fabric. Now grab the section of fabric with your hand, turn it down, and cut off any excess threads hanging. Then turn up the next section, and do this process until you have turned up all the fabric. Then, turn under the frayed edge and sew it back down using a sewing machine or by hand. Then, you can cut off any threads that may be showing to make your jeans look nice again. Now put them on and enjoy.

5. How to make ripped jeans with a razor?

Making ripped jeans with a razor is not too hard to do, but you have to be careful. Make sure you have some spare jean material before trying this. For example, rip the right pant leg and use it as your pattern to cut the other one in the same way. This is how you do it:

1. Rip a pair of jeans on either side of the leg. Use these as a pattern for the other pant legs.

2. Put pants on and pull up so you can see where you should start cutting.

3. Try it on one leg first if you want to know how much to chop off each leg.

4. Rinse off exposed denim dust with water immediately afterward.

5. Enjoy your new ripped jeans!

Conclusion

I hope this article has been helpful and that you’ve learned how to make ripped jeans. If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment in the section below! Thanks for reading.