The folded jeans are considered perfect for adding an element of dimension to any appearance. Whether the pleats are small or large, folded jeans can help accentuate a shoe and can combine retro and modern styles. Folding jeans is an easy way to vary your look. This is a completely customizable change, as the fold style is usually based on personal taste.
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Method 1 of 5: Making Very Tight Folds
Step 1. Choose your jeans
For women's styles, very tight pleats are perfect for very tight jeans, or often called skinny jeans. These jeans are straight-legged and usually have a slight stretch in the fabric.
For men's style, very tight pleats go well with jeans that are slim and straight-legged. This type of jeans can also be referred to as skinny or slim fit
Step 2. Make the first fold
Fold the bottom edge of your jeans to the top to make a very tight crease. This crease should be 1.27 cm and only the edges of the jeans should be folded.
Step 3. Make a second fold
Fold over the bottom of the jeans again to make a double crease on the outline. This crease should still be about 1.27 cm. Straighten the ends of the folds so that the folds you make are of the same size and uniform.
- For a women's style, this pleat looks pretty and looks great with both high and low heels.
- For men's style, this pleat goes well with slimmer, lighter fabrics and goes well with slim-fit shoes.
Method 2 of 5: Making Wide Folds
Step 1. Choose your jeans
For a women's style, this casual pleat goes well with looser jeans. Loose, straight-legged jeans go well with this type of pleat, but they can also be worn with jeans known as slouchy or boyfriend jeans.
For men's styles, this type of pleat goes well with jeans that are looser, longer and heavier in weight
Step 2. Make the first fold
Fold the bottoms of both jeans legs over to the top. This pleat is usually about 5.08 cm wide for women's styles. For men's styles, this fold is usually thicker, which is about 7.6-12.7 cm.
Step 3. Make a second fold
For a women's style, fold about another 5.08 cm to make a double fold. For men's styles, one large fold is usually enough to create a wide pleated look.
- If you want, you can also fold your jeans again for a men's style. Be aware that the look may not be what you want, such as other large folds that are quite high up to your calf.
- For women's styles, this type of fold is best suited for a casual look with sneakers.
- For men's style, these pleats go well with heavy-duty jeans and boots.
Method 3 of 5: Creating Rolled Folds
Step 1. Choose your genie
For women's styles, this type of pleats works best with jeans that are quite loose. This could mean boyfriend jeans, or jeans that are just looser and straight-legged.
For men's styles, this type of rolled pleat is a simple fold as well as one of the most adaptable looks. This rolled pleat is suitable for use with almost any type of denim of various weights
Step 2. Make the first fold
You can make these folds freely, but fold the two bottoms of the jeans about 1 inch (2.54 cm) together. Make sure that the crease is the same size around the circumference of the jeans leg.
For men's styles, the first fold measures 5.08 cm
Step 3. Make a second fold
For a women's style, fold the bottom of your jeans one more time to make a 2.54 cm double pleat. These folds don't have to be perfectly shaped. Therefore, you don't have to worry about straightening the folds.
- Slightly tug at the crease to create a more rounded, denser look.
- For a men's style, make a second crease by folding the hem of your jeans into the initial crease. This crease should completely cover the hem of your jeans on the inside of the first crease.
Method 4 of 5: Creating Deep Folds
Step 1. Choose your genie
Deep pleats are usually worn with women's jeans that are tight and contain a lycra material woven into the fabric. This is because the lycra material gives the jeans flexibility which can help maintain creases.
Step 2. Make the first fold
Fold the bottoms of the two legs of your jeans to a thickness of 2.54-7.62. The thickness is based on how long you want the jeans to be.
Make larger pleats if you want your jeans to be shorter, and make smaller pleats if you want your jeans to be shorter
Step 3. Iron the folds
Iron the bottom edge of the crease to create a firm ruffle on your jeans. Be sure to iron the front and back folds.
Step 4. Fold the folds inward
Fold the pleats to the inside of the jeans rather than folding them back to the outside of the jeans. The ironed crease should form the basis of the fold. Pull on the ends of the folds to make sure they are even and balanced.
These pleats are best suited for changing the length of jeans smoothly so they can be worn with heels. However, in general, these folds can be worn with any type of shoe
Method 5 of 5: Creating Stylish Messy Folds
Step 1. Choose your genie
These ruffled pleats are usually worn in women's fashions, with loose, chunky boyfriend jeans. These loose-fitting but heavier jeans are usually worn with classy outfits like heels and leather jackets to create a side-by-side look of disheveled and chic.
Step 2. Make the first fold
Fold the bottom of the jeans about 7, 62-10, 16 cm. Then, drag and tug the folds down to create a more ruffled look.
The crease should look shriveled and wrinkled
Step 3. Add the finishing touches
Fold the top edge of the fold down and then crease it by wrinkling and squeezing the fold with your hands. The fold should look ruffled while keeping the original fold shape.
Tips
- Most folded jeans are best when worn without socks. The exposed skin under the ankle crease will draw attention to your shoes and jeans.
- To create a "biker's pleat," choose jeans that are tight-fitting. Fold the right side of the jeans to 5.08-7.62 cm. Then, fold back. The fold should lift up to the center of the calf to avoid friction with the chain when you are driving and braking. Don't make creases on your left side of the jeans.
