How to make DIY scuffs on jeans

Jeans are perhaps the only thing in our wardrobe that is allowed to have such an “inappropriate” look. How to make ripped jeans and add scuffs - in our workshop!

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Paradoxically, it is a fact: at one time it was really believed that “the shabby, the more fashionable” your jeans will be! Since then, the fashion for torn and shabby models has subsided a bit, but has not become a thing of the past. It is not necessary to go to extremes and turn brand new jeans into rags, but small wipes really look stylish.

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Jeans 7/8

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Magazine: Burda 12 / 2017Sample: 101 ADimensions: 36 - 44You haven't had such jeans yet! The model has a length of 7/8, a fastener on buttons in front and a wide p ... 200 p. 99 p. Add to cart You haven’t had such jeans yet! The model has a length of 7/8, a clasp on the front buttons and a wide…

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Jeans for the girl

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Magazine: Burda 8/2016 Pattern: 138 AR Sizes: 116, 122, 128, 134, 140 This model we sewed from unnecessary adult stretch jeans. The lack of a traditional fastener and karma ... 200 p. 99 p. To cart We sewed this model from unnecessary adult stretch jeans. Lack of traditional fasteners and karma ...

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Men's jeans

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Magazine: Burda catalog fall-winter / 2015/2016 Pattern: 7138 Sizes: 44 - 52, 54 Slim fit men's jeans in casual style. You will need: Jeans A.Denim with elastane 1.50−1.50−1, ... 200 p. 99 p. Add to cart Skinny jeans for men in casual style. You will need: Jeans A. Denim with elastane 1,50−1,50−1, ...

Today we’ll talk about how to achieve this effect with our own hands.

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How to make scuffs on jeans

There are several ways, each of which is easily accessible to everyone.

1. Pumice

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In order to make small scuffs, an ordinary pumice stone is perfect. With its help, you can thin the fabric and give it a worn look. As an abrasive material it acts quite softly.

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2. Sandpaper

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Approximately the same effect is provided by sandpaper processing, and you can vary the degree of damage due to different grain sizes. With it, you can grind jeans literally to holes.

3. Grater

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Heavy artillery! This tool will definitely cause serious damage to the material and will most likely tear it, which may be just the effect you need.

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How to make ripped jeans

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If your jeans are hungry for radical changes, you probably should not be limited to scuffs.

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To make holes, you will need scissors and tweezers.

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Determine where you want to make incisions. Most often they are placed on the front of the thigh or on the knees. Fold the jeans along the side seams and make two or more cuts in the desired places, not reaching the seams.

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Then arm yourself with tweezers: your task is to pull the vertical threads, leaving the horizontal untouched.

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