How To Make Ripped Jeans That Look Like They’re Store Bought

Want to know how to make ripped jeans? Here is a step by step guide to making your own distressed jeans and saving some serious cash!

Want to find out how to make ripped jeans, step by step? We got you covered. There’s something about the deconstructed, ragged look that make ripped jeans paired with any cute tee and trainers appear effortless and edgy. However, have you ever seen a pair of jeans and they’re the perfect shade, the perfect fit but they aren’t well… ripped? This guide is going to give you the best steps in how to rip a pair of jeans yourself so you can make your ripped jeans look like you’ve just bought them from a high street shop.

Choose The Pair Of Jeans You Want To Rip

The first step in how to make ripped jeans… choose your pair. Primark is usually a good choice in purchasing your jeans to rip. They’re cheap and they offer a wide range of colours, sizes and fits. I love using a light jean colour to achieve a vintage look! However, you can buy your pair of jeans to rip from anywhere or even better try dig an old pair in the back of wardrobe, but you need to ensure they have a straight, slim bootcut or skinny leg. The rips will not work on a flared jean!

Try The Jeans You Want To Rip On

Lots of people forget this step but it is vital to put the jeans on before you start rippin’ in order to measure where you want the rips to go! If you’re putting holes in the knees use a felt tip pen while you’ve got the jeans on to mark where you’re going to make the holes. Try sitting down and make different movements to measure how big you need the holes to be.

Start Cutting (The Most Important Part)

The most crucial step in how to make ripped jeans, cutting them! Take your jeans off and place them on a flat surface (preferably a desk or kitchen table). It is crucial to use small, sharp scissors (I’ve found that sewing scissors are the most effective) to achieve the best and precise rips. Blunt or big kitchen scissors will not work! First of all, open the scissors and by using one of the edges scrape away at the jeans horizontally against the thread. The jeans will start to tear away as you do so but may take a while. You can then use your hands to tear away some of the threads to make a larger hole. This can be repeated as many times at any point on the jeans to achieve your desired ripped jeans look.

See How The Rips Look On

Put your pair of jeans back on to assess how the rips are looking. While they are on you can further use your hands to pull at the threads to make the rips bigger! You can even scrape at the edges of your jean pockets and at the bottom of the jeans to create a more distressed look (but take them off before you do this).

Send Your Perfectly Ripped Jeans Through The Washing Machine

Another crucial step in the process of how to make ripped jeans. Finally, after you’re happy with your newly looking bought pair of jeans, have them washed in a washing machine and dried to get rid of any loose threads and untidiness. Pair them with a plain white tee and white trainers or with strappy heels and a black bodysuit to rock your ripped jeans day and night.