How to Fray Jeans at Home in 4 Easy Steps
If You're into Fashion Trends and Diy Projects, Frayed Jeans Might Be Right up Your Alley. Not Only Does This Style Lend an Effortlessly Cool Vibe to Your...
If you're into fashion trends and DIY projects, frayed jeans might be right up your alley. Not only does this style lend an effortlessly cool vibe to your look, but it can also reinvent a pair of old or unwearable denim. For instance, you can turn your overworn skinnies into a cropped pair that hits at the ankles. You might also consider opting for a raw hem to get those floor-scraping jeans to fit your petite figure.
Not sure how to fray jeans? No problem. We turned to experts Mickey Freeman and Nicola Mielke, who let us in on how to land the semi-chaotic bottoms aesthetic — no advanced tailor skills required.
Meet the expert
- Mickey Freeman is a celebrity stylist. He spends his time between New York City and Los Angeles.
- Nicola Mielke is the Director of Global Design for Lee Female.
Ahead, our step-by-step tutorial on how to fray jeans.
Step 1: Trace Your Cutting Line
Fraying a pair of jeans involves literally ripping up the material. To avoid making an irreversible mistake, Freeman recommended marking the line you'll be cutting with a pencil to ensure accuracy.
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Step 2: Cut the Inseam
Once you know where you're cutting, grab a pair of scissors, such as Singer Fabric Scissors ($5). For best results, Mielke advised making the cut a little longer than desired.
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