Ciao tutti!
Today I have a super easy and on trend DIY project- fraying the hem of your jeans.
This look is all over the place with jeans even being sold already cut and frayed. If you don’t want to buy a whole new pair to take part in this cool look, you can just repurpose a pair of your own! (Particularly one that maybe already needs a hem! Short girls will feel me.)
What you’ll need:
- Scissors
- Tweezers or a seam ripper
- Pen
First, try on your jeans and make a mark either with a pen or chalk where you want to cut them off.
Note ⇒ this look is best worn with the hem right at the ankle or a little above. If you want to be cautious, cut lower than you think and then try your jeans on to see where they fall. Remember that with washing and drying this hem with raise a bit.
Make sure that both pant legs are equal in length. The cuts don’t have to be perfect. The frayed edge will already be imperfect, so don’t sweat it.
With your tweezers or seam ripper, look for the white threads and pull them out. I personally wanted this to be a cleaner frayed look, so I kept the cut pretty clean across with just some threads hanging. Also in the dryer, more threads will come out, so I didn’t want to over-do it.
If you are into a more frayed look, you can cut little slits around the hem and then pull threads through.
Ta da!! Really, the final step is to wash and dry them because the frayed pieces come out looking more naturally worn. I think this style really makes an impact when paired with a strong, statement heel, but it really spices up any shoe. 🙂
I’m curious to know what you guys think of this style. Let me know in the comments! <3
Alla prossima!
Amanda xo
Love this idea! I definitely have a few pairs of jeans that I could do this to 🙂
Rachael xx.
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Author
Yeah! The whole thing took like 15 mins tops and I’m so happy with how it turned out 🙂
This is great!!! I have been wanting to try this on a pair of boyfriend jeans that have are tapered at the bottom! Yours look great with those heels!
Author
Yeah it was super easy and I love the look! Thank you!! <3
I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing! Great post! ♡
Author
Thank you love!! 🙂
This is a great idea! I do have a couple of jeans that can use this idea cuz it’s slightly too long for me. I believe it’s gonna fray some more overtime?
Author
Well I think the frayed parts get more kind of naturally roughed up, but it’s not like it unravels every time you wash or anything. I already washed them and they came out better!
Great job! So fancy ☺️
Author
Thank you! 🙂
Love this style! I did this to an old pair of jeans recently and now I cant stop wearing them:’)
Also, just wanted to stop by and let you know, I’ve nominated you for a bloggers recognition award (you’ve probably been nominated many times before haha)! Here’s the link if you wanted to check it out 😊
https://rookieexperiences.wordpress.com/2017/02/14/re-bloggers-recognition-award/
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Aw thank you so much!! <3 That's so sweet! 🙂
Love how they turned out! They look great with the nude heel.
Author
Thank you! Yeah I love them with those shoes too! 🙂
I love this look! I have such short legs, my jeans are always so long or bunched up at the bottom. I’m going to give this a try!!! 7fam is my favorite as well 🙂
Author
Same!! I either need to get them hemmed or I cuff them a little, so this is a cool way to make them fit. 🙂
I love DIY projects.
Love
Aleharnish.com
Such a awesome idea! Love your shoes by the way (:! xo
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Thank you lovely! 🙂
Great ideal in each post, that´s why I think you deserve a nomination for the One Lovely Blog Award https://thestylishconfident.wordpress.com/2017/02/17/one-lovely-blog-award/
Author
Thank you so much! 🙂
this looks amazing! I have a pair of too long jeans will definitely consider chopping them off myself rather then paying a seamstress! Love the muted frayed look you opted for:)
Author
Yeah! I’m on the shorter side so I often have that problem ha! Thank you :)!
Love the idea! Sometimes is hard for me to find Jeans with the right length and this would do the trick. Besides, it looks great! 🙂
Author
Thank you! Yes! Super easy little hemming hack 🙂
I recently just bought a pair of jeans like this, these look amazing.. you did such a great job! I am so glad I found you blog today, it is lovely.. well done you! x
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Aw, thank you so much!! 🙂
Must try this! Thanks for the tutorial!
Author
Thank you! 🙂
cool d.i.y
This looks cool! I like the frays at the hem. It’s the fraying knees that I’ve been covering up on my old jeans! https://moreteawithlizzie.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/kintsugi-jeans-repair/
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Thank you! 🙂 well embroidery is in now! ahah
Love this little tutorial I think I’ll try this out on a pair of my jeans next fall! Also thank you for liking my post on my blog! It was my first blog post ever and I didn’t expect anyone to find it so quickly let alone like it so thank you 😀
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Thank you lovely ❤
Great idea! I’ll give it a try!
Hey there! Just wrote a spring denim fashion post and linked to your tutorial! I used this when I frayed my skinnies the other day and I’ve been eyeing my Madewell flares……….https://freshairandfalselashes.com/spring-fashion/
Author
Hey Melissa! That’s awesome, thank you!! I’m so happy to hear you liked my tutorial 🙂 Awesome fashion post on the trend, it’s my favorite jean look of the moment for sure!