DIY distressed jeans with sandpaper?

The idea of sanding denim to make it look worn and shabby sounds like a great weekend project, but we have a word of caution for those who want to give it a try: you definitely don’t want to use sandpaper on your jeans. The sandpaper can actually cause permanent damage to the denim, including fading and tearing. Instead, use sanding blocks or sandpaper sheets to sand off the excess dye and create the distressed look on your own.

How to distress jeans with sandpaper outside?

If your denim is thick, you don’t want to use sandpaper on it as it will remove the color of the denim. To avoid this, use sandpaper on denim jeans that are thinner than denim. If you want to use sandpaper outside to distress your jeans, hold the denim in one hand and use the sandpaper with the other hand to rub the denim against the sandpaper.

How to distress jeans with sandpaper?

You can sand the jeans with sandpaper to get that distressed look. If the jeans are thick, you can do this in several rounds. A sanding block will help you get an even, flat surface. Use a circular motion to sand the denim. Be careful not to press too hard. You don’t want to take off any dye or alter the color of the denim.

DIY distressed jeans with sandpaper hack?

While wearing distressed jeans is a great way to show off your personality, sometimes wearing them can be more expensive than buying a pair. If you have a pair of jeans that you don’t really like – but that are still in good condition – sanding them down can take them from ho-hum to totally cool. The sandpaper method is an easy way to create the look of a well-worn pair of jeans without having to spend a lot of money.

How to distress jeans with sandpaper inside?

It’s possible to sand denim jeans from the inside. You can do it cheaply and easily in your own home using sandpaper. Just cut a piece of sandpaper into a small piece, rub it against the denim and then use a cloth to remove the sand.