Denim clothing is so democratic that it allows for any decor. The next fashionable proposal was jeans with fringes, which appeared as a tribute to the beloved boho style. Thread trim looks especially original on shorts and cropped jeans. The bottom of the legs is shaped in a straight line or at an angle, making the back half longer than the front. You can make fringe yourself using simple tools that are found in almost any home. Knowing how to make fringe on jeans, you can transform any model.

Making fringe is not a complicated process; it mostly consists of manual operations. To do everything quickly and efficiently, prepare the following devices and tools:

  • a measuring tape, a small ruler, 25-30 cm long;
  • chalk or a flat piece of soap, for drawing lines on the fabric. If the jeans are white or very light, use a soft pencil or fabric marker;
  • large scissors, which are suitable for cutting jeans and small ones, possibly manicure ones for cutting warp threads;
  • a stationery knife or seam ripper;
  • a thick needle or sharp tweezers, which are convenient for picking up threads;
  • needles with heads or hand needles, a thimble for basting fringed braid.

If you have a sewing machine at home, choose threads that match the color of the jeans or a contrasting color, depending on the design you are planning, to provide a securing stitch above the level of the braid. If you don’t have a machine, then stock up on fabric adhesive tape to prevent the threads from falling off during washing. You may also need an iron during the work.

Denim fabrics have a twill or diagonal, very tight weave. The vertically directed warp threads are dyed, the horizontal weft threads are light in color, so the front and back sides differ in color.

How to implement

Let's consider two options on how to make fringe on jeans yourself, without going to a sewing studio.

  • in the first case, unravel the threads from the bottom of the trouser legs to the desired height. This process requires care, because with a careless approach, it will not be possible to restore the denim surface. At the same time, all work is exclusively manual. This method is only suitable for the bottom of jeans;
  • in the second option, a braid with fringe is made from a separate denim fabric. The finished braid is sewn to the bottom of the trouser legs or as a trim on the pockets. When making jeans with fringe in this way, you will not be able to do without a sewing machine.

When making fringe on denim fabrics, the horizontal weft threads are removed. In this case, the fringe includes only warp threads and looks darker than the jeans themselves. All measurements for shortening jeans are taken from the bottom of the product. This allows you to accurately mark both legs.

Bottom of pants

To make a fringe at the bottom of the legs, you need to decide on the length of the product. On the trousers, mark a level with chalk and add 2 cm, since fringe visually shortens the length.

  • measure the distance from the bottom of the jeans to the mark using a measuring tape and set aside the same lengths along the perimeter of both legs. Now the marks can be connected along a ruler and thus get the line of the lower edge of the fringe along which the trouser legs are cut;
  • If the jeans are not shortened, then the hem is ripped out and ironed for more convenient work. If the hem is long enough, it is more convenient to cut;
  • From the bottom line, measure up a distance equal to the width of the fringe. Place several marks around the perimeter of the trouser leg. The marks are connected by a line that will mark the upper edge of the fringe;
  • Now you can open the side seams of the jeans to the level at which the fringe begins and cut off the excess fabric so that the fabric of the back and front halves does not overlap;
  • the light threads of the weft begin to be pulled out, picked up by the sharp tip of the needle. For convenience, you need to place a hard backing made of wood or plastic under the working surface; an old magazine or book will do;
  • in the finished product, the transverse threads are rarely strictly parallel to the bottom of the trousers. To make the trim the same width, vertical cuts are made on the fabric with scissors every 1.5-2 cm. The cut should reach the line of the top edge of the fringe;
  • if, as planned, the top finishing line is located at an angle, then the outline is marked with chalk and vertical cuts are made every 0.5-1 cm.

At the final stage, two parallel or one zigzag stitch is given along the upper edge of the trim. This will prevent further unraveling of the threads and is important for denim of low density and thickness. Traditional jeans, which use twisted thread, create a dense fringe that practically does not unravel.

On the pockets

Decorating jeans pockets with fringe is more difficult than decorating the bottom of trousers. To do this, you need to make a braid with fringe, which is then adjusted along the contour of the pocket or along the entry line.

To do this, select denim fabric that matches the color and texture.

  • The tan is cut into strips, the width of which corresponds to the width of the fringe +1.5 cm per seam;
  • the lobar thread should be in the longitudinal direction;
  • the weft threads are pulled out to the intended level;
  • It is advisable to overcast the unraveled edge of the braid with a zigzag stitch.

The resulting blank is very convenient for finishing pockets.

It should be taken into account that it is difficult to stitch the braid onto the pocket due to its large thickness. The braid is basted around the perimeter of the pocket directly onto the trouser fabric face to face and secured with a machine stitch 0.5 cm from the cut. The decorative edge of the braid is folded over to the front side, basted and given a finishing stitch. It covers the inner cut and holds the fringe in the desired position. It is more difficult to stitch the braid at the entrance to the pocket due to the rivets and large thickness, so it is fastened by hand or stitched only in an accessible area.

The new style is also characterized by a raw edge, when the jeans are low and the pocket openings are designed with deliberate negligence. In this case, it is enough to make several cuts with a sharp blade and let the threads hang freely.

Before choosing a new design, decide what to wear with your jeans in their new quality. Fringe is a very catchy element, a kind of challenge, a contrast to tradition. Even if it fits harmoniously into the overall color scheme, it will distract attention and impose stylistic restrictions on the entire image.

The selection of shoes and the top of the wardrobe will depend on the width of the trim and location. Long hands that hang almost from the knee will require creating a romantic look that goes well with high-heeled shoes. Deliberately careless, asymmetrically placed fringe looks bold and goes well with T-shirts and T-shirts. The narrow trim at the bottom of the jeans looks very feminine; it goes well with almost any casual blouse, sports shoes, ballet flats, and summer slippers. Think over your look in advance, then in a couple of hours your wardrobe will be complemented with a new stylish item, and your time will not be wasted.

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Jeans are a practical and comfortable wardrobe item that both the female and male half of the population have. However, in most cases they look a little simple, sometimes even dull. If you know how to turn old jeans into fashionable ones, you can be sure that you will look stylish while keeping your budget in check. After all, fashionable jeans are not cheap.

How to make fashionable DIY jeans made from old ones?

You will need imagination, available materials and a little time.

Today, slight negligence is in fashion. Therefore, you can turn old jeans into the envy of your girlfriends in a matter of minutes: rub them here and there, make a couple of cuts and you’re on trend!

If you are willing to spend the time, you can get a real work of art! Arm yourself with a needle, beads or floss threads and make fashionable embroidery. Let us remind you that in the 2019 shows there is an interest in jeans with embroidery! There are interesting specimens with butterflies, birds, floral and plant motifs. Such a thing can rightfully be considered a designer item. Keep in mind that this season embroidery can take up a larger area. And beads and metal parts can be large. Take a closer look at the works of designers who presented similar models at shows, study the years.

How do you like jeans generously decorated with rivets and metal details? These are also found in fashion collections. Copy or invent your own masterpiece!

The most unusual alteration option is to create a denim jumpsuit or even a skirt. In this case, you will have to spend the most time undoing old trousers.

How to make old jeans fashionable without difficulty and hassle?

You can easily make fashionable trousers from tired old jeans. You just need to arm yourself with the necessary material and a couple of fresh ideas. And, of course, study which jeans are popular this season!

  • The easiest way is to roll up your jeans! Yes, yes, the fashionable trend of turning up the hem of trousers has filled both the catwalks and the streets. It is in this version that famous boyfriends and stylish ones are presented this year, as well as those that are excellent. If the edges of your trouser legs are turned up, then you are aware of fashion trends! Which means you are on trend!
  • Take scissors and trim the edges of the jeans. You need to fray the edges a little so that the threads come out of the fabric. That's all! There is no need to trim the edges or hem the trousers. 7/8 cropped jeans with raw hems have gained unprecedented popularity this year! But remember that cropped jeans are suitable for girls with long legs; they visually make the figure shorter.

Johanna Ortiz 2017

    Appliques and stripes are very fashionable this season. Take several large ones and sew them in the most visible places. Or generously cover or trouser legs, as on the fashionable models in the photo.

Alice + Olivia Spring 2017


Faith Connection Spring 2019

  • Instead of lace, you can take a bright fabric and hem it to the bottom of your jeans. A patch with a themed print (leopard, tiger, stars, image of a famous person, etc.) will look good. After this, it is recommended to tuck the sewing element so that it acts as a cuff. But keep in mind that jeans decorated with tiger prints are gradually leaving the catwalks. But combining denim with leopard-print accessories or shoes is a stylish solution! The squeak of fashion is animal prints with cats and dogs!
  • Another common way to breathe new life into old jeans is to make them look even older and more worn. This option is especially suitable if holes appear on your denim product.

You will need a utility knife and fine sandpaper. First, gently rub the thighs and knees with sandpaper, and then carefully scrape these areas with a knife. Moreover, the movements must be horizontal, otherwise you will not be able to get the desired effect. Remove the resulting fibers with your hands.

  • You can finish the edge by simply hemming the edge or covering it with adhesive tape. If you want to get a more creative product, you can unravel the free edge and separate several horizontal threads from it. It is believed that the optimal fringe length is 1 centimeter. But this year the fringe can be made longer!

However, you can simultaneously fray the edges of the legs, make a few abrasions, and add an appliqué. There are plenty of similar examples on the 2018 catwalks.

We thought that it was definitely impossible to invent a bicycle on the topic of jeans, but we were deceived: judging by the street-style photographs from fashion weeks held in February and March, a certain “bicycle” was nevertheless invented and actively went to the masses - these are jeans in the classic blue with specially raw edges that make them look like the result of someone's failed attempt to hem their own jeans. The author of this model is Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia, the new creative director of Balenciaga and the head of his own brand Vetement, under whose label these jeans were released. In his idea of ​​“homemade” denim, Gvasalia was not alone - something similar with jeans, but in different styles, was created by Chloé, Marc Jacobs, Marques" Almeida and Derek Lam.

Marques" Almeida, spring-summer 2016

We are seriously interested in this new product: for such jeans, you can go to the store and look for an alternative from affordable brands, or you can simply make it yourself by cutting off an existing pair of a similar style and creating an artistic fringe in place of the cut.

What to wear with this strange jeans model by all standards?

With a jacket and librarian shoes

The top of this look turned out to be exemplary masculine in the spirit of James Dean, the shoes were feminine and very grown-up, and the jeans with raw edges just added a youthful and playful touch - if in their place were classic trousers, it would have turned out too boring and too for the office with a strict dress code.

With an overly festive blouse and pumps

In this image, the very contrasting combination of doll-like feminine things - snow-white pumps, a blouse with frills and earrings in the form of flowers - with jeans that betray their “homemade” and not very noble origin at first glance is beautiful and original. In their presence lies precisely that sweet negligence that makes the whole image relaxed, and not pedantically thought out.

With a warm sweater and shoes with heels

A cozy look for which the time will come very soon: a warm top with the expectation that spring has not yet fully come into its own, cropped jeans with the expectation of frost-resistant ankles and shoes that are resistant both in appearance and in test according to the forecast for dry weather weather.

With trench coat and promotional T-shirt

A great excuse to find a T-shirt with a logo in your closet that you previously used as a nightgown and show it off - with high-waisted cut-off jeans, that same sandy trench coat and shoes with a classic gloss. The latter will just save the image from looking like a teenager’s country outfit.

With a cardigan and boots or slippers

This look features two trendy pieces of the season - a turtleneck and raw-hem jeans - and two timeless pieces - a long cardigan coat and loafers, but not so traditional in appearance, but with pearls on the heels and a chunky logo. The top looks undeniably comfortable, and expensive shoes next to jeans that look like they came from a second-hand store look lazy and funny.

Looking for new and interesting jeans styles? We will tell you about all the trends in denim fashion. And the best part is how to create fashionable jeans with your own hands.

Trendy jeans look very stylish, but at the same time, fashionable trousers have a significant drawback: most of them are quite expensive.

Our advice: better save your money! You can create trendy jeans yourself quickly and very simply. Now you will find out what is needed for this.

Trend #1: Ripped Hem Jeans

The must-have of the season will definitely be jeans with torn edges (Cropped Jeans). The English word cropped means cut off. Instead of floor-length and even seams along the hems, skinny, boyfriend, cuff, or ankle-length jeans have a cropped hem with thread fringe along the edge of the leg.


The great thing about this trend: you can make ripped jeans yourself. All you need is a square, chalk and scissors.

How to do it:

1. Select a pair of jeans from your wardrobe that you want to make into fashionable cut-off jeans. Our advice: better wear skinny jeans. They will look much more beautiful than the rest if they are cut off at the ankle.

2. Put on your jeans and draw a line with chalk at a distance of 2-3 fingers above the ankle.

3. Take off your jeans and measure the distance from the hem to the drawn line. It will be easier for you to take measurements if you hold the square so that its right angle is between the seam and the line. Draw a line at the height of the mark, parallel to the edge of the jeans.

4. Transfer the measured distance to the other leg, draw a cutting line and cut off the excess. Then release the threads from the edge. And you will have great fashionable jeans!

Trend No. 2: jeans with patches, appliqués and embroidery

Among the fashionable denim trends are jeans with appliqués, embroidery and patches. The easiest way to transform jeans is with patches. Do you have boring jeans or an outdated model lying around in your closet? Great! Because jeans like boyfriend jeans or old mom jeans are ideal for decorating with patches (thermal adhesives).


Iron-on adhesives come in numerous varieties. Especially popular are stickers with comic book motifs, emoticons, inscriptions or images of animals. It is best to purchase stickers from different sets and place them randomly on the legs and pockets.

Our advice: When purchasing, pay attention to the fact that the patch is a thermal adhesive. Since there are also classic stripes that need to be sewn to the fabric by hand or on a sewing machine. This will take more time, but the thermal stickers just need to be ironed.

Trend #3: Ripped Jeans

Good news: they won’t go out of style in the coming seasons! If you don't have them yet, we recommend purchasing them. But instead of spending a lot of money on “broken” jeans, we suggest making them yourself - it’s quick and easy. This will save you money and give your old jeans new life. And without much effort!

On a note: Ripped jeans with large holes can also be worn in cold weather. But do not wear them on bare legs, but on tights. Tights with a lace pattern look very stylish.

Now every girl who follows new interesting trends in the fashion industry has fashionable jeans in her wardrobe. So it's hard to imagine that this piece of clothing, which can flatter all body types, was designed as workwear for men. Modern designers actively use denim in their collections, creating new trends and reviving retro styles to active fashionable life. The current models for the spring-summer 2019 season are so diverse that you can easily choose a style of jeans that is suitable for a variety of occasions.

Fashionable dumplings

Washed jeans, which peaked in popularity in the 1980s, are once again beginning to shine on the catwalks. If you are tired of strict prints and plain colors of trousers, then dumplings are a great way to refresh your wardrobe.

In the new collections of Stella McCartney, Givenchy and Balenciaga, the already forgotten “boiled” pattern appeared not only on the usual blue-blue fabric, but also on colored items. In addition, representatives of the fashion industry advise creating a total look, in which the top and bottom are washed denim. For those who cannot yet dare to wear such extravagant outfits, it is better to choose calmer combinations.

When choosing trendy washed jeans, pair them with a light top. Bright tops, plaid shirts or white t-shirts are ideal. Feel free to wear high heels and fitted jackets.

High waist

If you follow new collections, you should have noticed that high-waisted jeans have not lost their position, but continue to systematically displace low- and mid-rise trousers. For example, the fashion house Versace and the Adam Selman brand offer a strict silhouette and dark colors, complementing the look with sophisticated accessories and wide belts.

Fashionable high-waisted jeans can look harmonious on any body type, the main thing is to choose a model that will highlight your strengths and can correct imperfect proportions. These denim trousers will highlight the waist area, giving it the desired expressiveness. You can match a “high waist” with a variety of accessories and shoes.

Cropped jeans

Cropped jeans will also not lose their position in the new season. You can choose the most suitable one from different styles of jeans: skinny, tube, boyfriend. Any of these trousers can make your legs look longer when paired with high heels. The fit can also be different (medium or high).

Tight cropped jeans come in a variety of colors (the exception for spring-summer 2019 is black). Beautiful floral and rich shades will help create an easy, fashionable look. For more romantic girls, light straight jeans are suitable. This season, simplicity is the trend, so fashionable jeans are devoid of voluminous pockets, large rivets, etc.

The classic and most elegant combination is a cropped model with high-heeled pumps and a simple white shirt.

Holes and scuffs

If previously jeans with holes were an integral part of the image of informal youth, now such models are popular among most fashionistas. Such breaks can be of various shapes, imitating abrasions, cuts (symmetrical and arbitrary), and figured holes on a variety of parts. Interestingly, jeans with holes go perfectly with high heels, creating an original and fresh look.

Another good thing about this variety is that fashionable ripped jeans can come in completely different models. Choose those that will better highlight your figure. For example, cropped jeans or boyfriend jeans. Holey wide flares look good and help their owner elongate her figure. Therefore, in the warm season, make a choice in favor of such current models.

If you still think that fashionable holes in jeans look sloppy, then in the spring-summer 2019 collections you can find such cuts that are beautifully framed with beads or sequins.

Jeans with decor and patterns

Those who want to attract 100% attention to themselves should turn their attention to such a fashion trend as decor. Designers who use denim in their collections decorate clothes with bright beads, beautiful embroidery, and fantastic appliqués, turning fashionable jeans into a real work of art.

You can easily create a trendy item yourself by decorating your denim clothes with various stripes yourself. Using different decor, you will breathe new life into a perhaps already boring look.

Fashion designers suggest using jeans with decoration not only as everyday wear, but also as an option for creating an evening look. Beautiful and exquisite rhinestone patterns will add elegance, add mystery and help you literally shine at the party.

1) Lapels and cuffs

Jeans with cuffs are also a fashion trend for the upcoming spring-summer 2019 season. Sometimes it’s enough just to tuck strict straight trousers a little at the bottom, and your look will immediately gain lightness and playfulness. Designers are experimenting not only with classic cuts, but also recommend making voluminous lapels on boyfriends.

By the way, boyfriends fit perfectly on almost any figure due to their masculine cut. A loose bottom is best combined with a tight-fitting top or light shirts or T-shirts. Complete the look with the right footwear: ankle boots and heels or stylish loafers.

2) Jeans with fringe

It is surprising that such a decorative element as fringe began to be used by designers not only as an original decoration for outerwear, shoes, bags, but also as the main accent on denim items. Jeans with fringes look very extravagant and undoubtedly attract the eye.

These jeans with fringe, which is located along the outer side seam on both sides, are fully consistent with the American trend, reminiscent of the clothes of cowboys of the past. Collections from a variety of modern brands demonstrate fringe as the main trend of the coming season.

It is also interesting that fringe can be very different in both length and color. It may practically not stand out against the background of the main range, or it may be the main accent, fluttering when walking and playing with the brightest colors.

Denim total look

Just a few years ago, outfits made from denim alone were considered bad taste. But now stylish women's looks can include both fashionable jeans and, for example, a jacket made of fabric of the same color and texture. Famous designers actively use denim when creating spring-summer 2019 collections, making it spectacular through various details.

For such a total look, you can use a variety of fabric styles and colors. Outfits made from colored denim will look bright and impressive. Even for work, a set made of plain fabric in a classic blue color would be acceptable. It is even possible to use "varenka".

An interesting way to diversify denim clothing is to combine different textures of such fabric in one outfit. Pants or a jacket made of combined denim in various shades will look great.

Fashionable colors

The blue-blue shade of jeans, which is familiar to many, will probably never go out of fashion. However, in the upcoming spring-summer 2019 season, there is a place for other colors that highlight details and add energy and unusualness to each new look.

Designers are experimenting and introducing fashion for white jeans. Light fabric combines with classic colors and looks great in a variety of models. At the shows of famous fashion houses, you can also see clothes in soft pastel colors, which are easy to combine, creating a unique image. Dark jeans with an aging effect, models with bright prints and rich, cheerful colors that instantly lift your mood will also be relevant.

By staying up to date with the latest fashion trends, you can easily find jeans that make you look and feel great!