Ripped jeans as a fashion statement have been popular since the '60s. Once a statement of countercultural rebellion, they're now just another way to express yourself (and provide contrast in your ...

Extend the life of your clothing with this creative sewing technique. All you need are a few basic sewing skills, thread and scrap material to get started — oh, and maybe a pair of ripped jeans.

Slip on your jeans. Use chalk to roughly mark the area you want to distress. For a rather impressive hole in the knee area, it's best to start cutting two inches above the knee and two inches ...