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How to " ladder " jeans
Choose a pair of jeans that you want to ladder.
Choose a pair of jeans that you'd like to distress. If this is the first time altering a piece of clothing, use a cheaper jean that you don't mind destroying.
If you don't have any cheap jeans, you can go to a thrift shop to purchase an affordable pair. Stretchy jeans are the best for laddering.