DIY: ACNE Pop Trash Jeans
Like I mentioned, I spent some of my break working on little DIY projects, and one that I’ve been wanting to do for a while was my own take on ACNE POP TRASH jeans.
So I set out to create and thought I’d share my method of madness.
First, I went hunting for a worn out pair of men’s jeans. I found a vintage pair of Wrangler’s that seemed to work .. they are a bit too big.. and eventually I might find another pair.. but for now.. they work.
I grabbed a few tools.. fabric scissors, an x-acto knife, and a cutting board.
To give them the cool cropped look, I pulled them on and marked where I wanted them to fall.. then cut off the bottoms.. and got to work.
I started by creating a faux-torn hem at the bottoms. About an inch up I started slashing… enough so that when they were weathered it would look like a worn in hem.
Then, I started creating the cuts up the leg.. I grouped the slashed together to create the shapes I wanted and went up the leg.. stopping around the pocket area.
I also slashed up the back pockets a bit, but let most of the back legs free… the front looked all tattered and torn.. ready to hit the washing machine.
After one wash.. they came out PERFECT!! I loved how they turned out.. though now I’m on a tear.. looking for anything and everything to tatter and torture!
poor jeans i thought at first.but the final result is AMAZING. YOU LOOK GREAT!!!
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An x-acto knife! Brilliant. I’ve wanted to create a similar look of late, but I could think of a tool that would allow me to do so. Yay! Thanks for the tip Beth.
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I could have sworn you were wearing the real thing in this picture! Awesome job! I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of distressed jeans, but now I’m going to make my own.
I guess this is an easy way…I’ve made mine with sandpaper and it took me two days and not to mention serious dust inhalation….
Wow lady, you should sell those babies!!
love this! what a great job you did!
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You are SO creative!
Welcome back to the world of web! I hope you enjoyed your holiday! Those jeans are awesome! I’ll be re-pinning this from you shortly!
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I love them! I will be re-pinning this from you!
it works on your frame, i feel like i would look the fool!
absolutely amazing idea!
Bises,
monkeyshines
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Job well done!
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I did this Friday night and washed them and they came awesome! I wore them Saturday night and people did not stop asking me about them! Thanks for the great (and easy) idea!
WOW. Oh my frikin god. i need to do this at the weekend. Purse friendly also.
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WOW! I have to try that, too!super idea!