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What You'll Need

  • Denim of choice — If you don't already have a pair of jeans in your closet that you'd like to distress, I recommend heading to a nearby thrift store or secondhand shop so you don't have to spend a fortune on something you're about to rip up. If you don't have any luck there, opt for a cheaper pair at a less expensive store such as Forever 21 or H&M.
  • Measuring tape
  • Chalk (or pencil)
  • Sandpaper
  • A magazine (or piece of cardboard)
  • A sharp pair of scissors (or a box cutter)
  • Tweezers


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