You can buy a new jeans or use an old one for distressing. Ensure that the jeans you buy fits you properly and that you do not buy expensive jeans. If you want to distress old jeans, see to it that you select a pair of jeans that you do not mind experimenting with. Distressed jeans need to have holes and torn areas, so choose the jeans carefully.

     Mark the Distressed Areas

     Now that you have decided the jeans you want to distress, select the areas to be distressed. Distressed jeans look more unique when they are distressed at areas where natural distressing takes place like, thighs, hips, knees, etc. So mark the areas that you want to distress. Use pencil or washable marker to mark the areas. Use separate markings for holes and fades.

     Ways to Distress Jeans

     Faded Effect

     Start with the areas where you want to give a faded effect. Before starting the distressing process, insert a block of wood below the area that you want to work upon. This will provide a support while fading. There are many techniques that can be used for fading.

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