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Where can I buy/get blue denim jeans to do this?

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You can get jeans at pretty much any clothing store, but since you're going to be cutting them up, I'd suggest you check out thrift stores so you're not spending too much money.

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Can I make knee-ripped jeans of skinny jeans?

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Yes. In the new trends, ripped-knee jeans looks better on skinny rather than total raw denim jeans.

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If ripped jeans in general will fray in the wash, would hand stitching will help slow the process at all?

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If you have or can borrow a machine, you can zigzag stitch right on the edges, which should help prevent fraying. You could also try stitching around the edge with a loop technique of some kind.

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Can I do it without tweezers and only a razor?

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You can, but you will need to be more precise and will take about three times longer.

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How do I make my jeans look even more grungy?

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Do more rips on the pockets, front and back, and around the cuff. Maybe even give them a somewhat modern look and draw some stuff on them, like words or symbols. You can also get a pair of jeans that fit a little big, that might add a unique touch to it.

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If the white threads get dirty and turn yellowish, how do I get them clean?

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Try using a toothbrush and bleach. Use the toothbrush to apply bleach on the threads then wash as normal after a few minutes. (And make sure your hands and equipment are clean before using them on the jeans.)

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Can this be done on jeans that are 100% denim?

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It can, but it will most likely take a while longer to distress and they might be tougher to cut.

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Do my jeans have to be 100% cotton?

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It's preferred if they are 100% cotton because the material is more compatible with this project. Other materials may not be as ideal for this project and other materials may change the results.

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Why do you have to turn the jeans inside out?

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You are drawing the lines on the inside of the jeans. You don't want pen lines visible on the outside of your jeans, especially if they don't wash out.

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Can I do it to other types of trousers?

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You could, but it won't be the same. Because jeans are made from denim, they make a frayed, distressed look. Other materials are unlikely to make this look.

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