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Why should I wash the jeans after?

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It helps make the slit look less clean and the edges will fray faster.

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Can I do this with jeans that contain spandex?

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Yes, but don’t cut where the spandex is; this could ruin the stretchiness of the jeans.

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Can I cut it anywhere?

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You can, but I suggest you only cut the legs, not too high up and not too large.

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Do I have to be strong to do this?

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No, you do not need to be strong to do this. You can use regular scissors, and most people should be able to do this.

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Does the fabric quality matter when distressing jeans?

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No, most jeans are made with fabric good enough to distress them. Some will look better than others, but all should be able to be distressed.

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If I want a bigger hole, do I cut a circle or a slit it?

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It depends on the rip that is already there. If the cut is a circle, then you should cut a larger circle around it and if it's a slit then you should slit it more.

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What do you mean by scrape against the edge to get frayed strings?

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Scrape lightly against the edges of the cuts you made so that the threads become visible. Try it, you'll see.

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Can I use a stretchy material for distressed jeans?

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No, I've tried and it didn’t work. It was really obvious I had done it myself and it looked terrible.

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Can older women wear distressed jeans?

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Of course! Jeans are for everyone of all ages, though you might not want super ripped-up ones.

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I want to have white threads showing but I don't understand the instructions for that. Can you explain with more detail?

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Cut lines in a diamond shape and there should be white threads coming out of the strips you've cut. Get tweezers and pull out these white threads. Once you have pulled out a few white threads, get a razor and use it to cut up and down the strips of fabric. Then, start pulling out the vertical blue threads. At this point, you should be left with just the white threads.

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