Ripped jeans for women = the hottest denim trend around
Ripped jeans have gone in and out of fashion for the past twenty years, but now it looks like they're finally here to stay.
From Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner to Fearne Cotton and Sam Faiers, all of our favourite celebs have been spotted rocking the ripped jeans look, and unsurprsingly the high street is awash with ripped jeans in every possible shape and shade.
But what happens if you just can't find the perfect pair of ripped jeans for you?
You can make your own - of course!
If that sounds like a lot of hard work, don't worry. Making your very own pair of dream ripped jeans at home is much easier - and less time consuming - than it sounds.
Here's everything you need to know...
How to make ripped jeans
Step 1: Pick out your jeans
First of all, you need to figure out what jeans you want to customise. If you want to go for a baggy ripped jean look go for a boyfriend style, otherwise find a pair of dark skinnies for you to unleash your talent on.
If you don’t want to sacrifice any of your own pairs of jeans, head to a thrift store or a charity shop. Old jeans have softer fabric so therefore are far easier to customise.
Step 2: Pick out your supplies
Creating your perfect ripped jeans is easy... as long as you have the right tools for the job. Here's everything you need to become the next Victoria Beckham.
You will need:
Step 3: Lighten the fabric (just a bit)
So you get that perfect distressed look, use a paint-removing block to lift some of the colour off of your jeans. Focus on the knees and the area in front of the thighs.
Step 4: Mark where you want to rip
Now you need to decide where you want your edgy rips to occur. To do this you’ll need to wear your jeans so you know exactly the best place to rip. Mark just above your knee caps and a couple of inches both above and below your knees if you’re going for several rips.
Step 5: Start distressing the fabric
Take your jeans off (obvs!) and lie them on the ground. Slip some cardboard in the legs to avoid the fabric on the back of your jeans taking a beating. Use a pumice stone or sand paper to rub on the jeans to give them a ‘distressed’ look.
Step 6: Start ripping the holes...
Now for the fun bit!! Start off by piercing holes in the fabric on either side of the leg using your sharp scissors.
Switch to more blunt scissors to rip from one hole to the other.
Step 7: Give the jeans a grungy finish
To finish off the look, start tearing off some strands around the fabric of the holes. Use a bit of sand paper or a pumice stone for a few seconds to make those all-important finishing touches.
Now you’re ready to show off your new, uber-trendy ripped jeans!
Do it yourself ripped jeans video tutorial
Still not confident that you can knock up some do it yourself ripped jeans? Have a watch of this fantastic step-by-step Youtube tutorial video by My Fashion Inspiration...
Have you made your own do it yourself ripped jeans? Send us a pick on Facbeook or Twitter!
Liked this? Then you might like...
Holly Willoughby: All her clothes from This Morning and where to get it cheaper on the high street