https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-1649422 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 03:55:59 +0000 Sally 1649422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let us know how you go.&nbsp; I am thinking of doing it to my jeans which are too big for me now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-1649136 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:11:28 +0000 Ledonna N. 1649136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to do this to a denim topper but I'm afraid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-1648986 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:52:34 +0000 Klaranice 1648986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> If you are tired of your old jeans you can easily make a fashionable pair of ripped jeans by yourself. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX9nMCmN1wc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX9nMCmN1wc</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-802003 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:47:58 +0000 Anonymous 802003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have. I used a dremel and it works really well but you have to use a really light touch. Sandpaper is a good idea just take longer. I used sandpaper once to soften really stiff jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-801951 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:26:09 +0000 Atlantia 801951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheese grater did a nice job, I love the distressing. Bonus points for the cute slippers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-801877 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:42:27 +0000 Mo 801877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I dug out my Levi's but not sure they can 'pass' as BF's. I can get a slight drop crotch but they are not loose by any means. I guess I could practice distressing on these, but not sure they will give me that BF look. They are demoted to around the house chore jeans so nothing lost I guess?</p> <p>EDIT: (pics 4 - 6) here is a round with the cheese grater. I'd say it gives authentic wear marks. I didn't want to rip them through. Works best on seams and pockets. Might get more daring with it but wanted to start small </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-801814 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:56:58 +0000 Diana 801814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I would practice on something cheaper first. Maybe get some at the thrift store or on ebay? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-801811 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:53:45 +0000 Mo 801811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking cheese grater or sandpaper on the pocket seams and maybe across a thigh, but not holes all the way through. True that trying it on expensive jeans may not be the smartest thing. Maybe on my old Levi's first . . .<br /> These jeans are to be my version of the BF look. Not too oversized but slightly roomy. For work and play. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-801809 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:48:11 +0000 Diana 801809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've thought about it, but I'm always afraid I'll ruin them, especially since I have a lot of pricey jeans. I was considering buying another pair of SBFs on sale and ripping them up a bit though.</p> <p>ETA: I'll add that if you are thinking about making holes in them, you're probably going to have to reinforce them so they don't continue to grow. I used an iron on thin fabric interfacing from the inside to reinforce the holes in my (pre-distressed) holey jeans when they started to grow too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-801808 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:47:13 +0000 Atlantia 801808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I work with animals, so all my jeans wind up distressed sooner or later. :)<br /> I love the jeans as is, but if you want to give the DIY distressing a go, I say try it. What hole were you trying to fill when you purchased these jeans? Will they still suit their purpose if they are distressed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-diyed-distressed-jeans#post-801804 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:43:42 +0000 Mo 801804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And should I try with my new slim BF's on the way - or just leave them be? Here is the wash, dark vintage. <a href="http://www.mytheresa.com/en-de/caleb-boyfriend-jeans.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.mytheresa.com/en-de.....jeans.html</a> </p>