You Don't Have to Spend a Fortune to Get Perfectly Distressed Denim

First, slip on your jeans to get an idea about which areas you'd like to distress. Once you've done that, it's time to get specific. By measuring along the inseam of your jeans, mark the exact spots you want to cut.

If you're aiming for a hole in the knee area, I recommend cutting a couple inches above the knee, as well as below. I ended up cutting two inches above and two inches below, which worked out great!