How to Make Rad Skater Pants

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather jeans

   Skater pants usually fit snugly in the crotch. ,, You may stitch by hand, but the sewing machine will create a stronger stitch. , Be sure they fit as you intended.
   
   They should be tight, but comfy in the crotch. ,,, Skaters are usually pretty active in their jeans.
   
   You'll want a strong stitch in this area. ,,, Rub a grater or coarse sandpaper in several different directions over the fabric in random areas.
   
   This will loosen the fibers. , Cut and tear horizontal holes at the knees.
   
   Cut a few one to two-inch holes randomly in the fabric. ,,,,,,,,
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   Step 2: scissors

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   Step 3: matching thread and a sewing machine.

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   Step 4: Put on the jeans and examine their fit.

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   Step 5: Remove the pants and turn them inside out.

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   Step 6: Stitch a tighter inner thigh seam using the sewing machine.

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   Step 7: Turn the pants right side out and try them on.

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   Step 8: Remove the pants and turn them inside out.

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   Step 9: Cut away any excess fabric beyond the stitching - as long as you're satisfied with the fit.

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    Step 10: Add an additional stitch for reinforcement.

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    Step 11: Distress your jeans outdoors.

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    Step 12: Gather scissors

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    Step 13: a grater

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    Step 14: coarse sandpaper

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    Step 15: bleach

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    Step 16: a glass jar and a child's paintbrush.

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    Step 17: Create a few small holes in the fabric.

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    Step 18: Create a few small holes in the fabric.

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    Step 19: Fray the bottom of each pant leg by trimming away a tiny strip of fabric along the hemline.

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    Step 20: Place your jeans on the grass or pin them to the clothesline.

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    Step 21: Pour a small amount of bleach in the glass jar.

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    Step 22: Dip the paintbrush in the bleach and dab your jeans randomly with the brush.

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    Step 23: Wait three minutes for the bleach to change the color of the fabric.

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    Step 24: Quickly return to the house with your jeans and rinse them with water to stop the bleaching process.

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    Step 25: Wash the jeans separately in the washing machine.

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    Step 26: Shrink your jeans

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    Step 27: by placing them in the dryer

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    Step 28: for a tighter fit.

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