Denim DIY: Three Ways to Spruce Up Your Lee Jeans

No matter what the hottest denim trend of the season is, we’re always bound to buy a pair. But everyone has their own unique sense of style, so why not give your Lee jeans a personality of their own, too? Create your own custom pair of Lee jeans with these three easy, fun, DIY ideas.

Cut It

Use your boyfriend jeans to create the perfect pair of cutoffs. Turn your jeans inside out, then measure out three inches or longer from your inseam depending on what length you want. Use chalk for a foolproof guideline to cut along. Once you’re happy with the length, you can fray the bottoms with pinking shears for an effortless look. And lastly, toss your new shorts in the wash to get that vintage feel.  

Distress It

To give your skinny jeans an edgier look, transform them into a pair of ripped jeans. Distress your denim by laying your jeans out flat on a table, and use a pencil to mark the places you want to tear. Use your scissors to cut along the lines and make sure to keep in mind the ultimate shape and width of holes you’re going for. Finally, fray the edges of bottom of your jeans with dull scissors to give them a perfectly unfinished feel.

Bleach It

Bleached jeans are literally at the tip of your fingertip. For this project, you will need a pair of Lees, a bucket, household bleach, two rubber bands, a large bowl, water, and a measuring cup. Make sure to wear a pair of rubber glove to protect your hands. Ball your jeans up and use the rubber bands and then place them in the bucket. Mix one part bleach with four parts water and pour the mixture over your jeans. Check the progress after about an hour to see the color, and take them out once you’re satisfied. Rinse them thoroughly before tossing them into your washer.

With these three easy techniques you can completely transform your Lees any way you want. The possibilities are endless.  

Crank some tunes, grab a pair of scissors and give your Lee denim a one-of-a-kind spin.