A Jeans designer and frequent Threads author Jennifer Stern-Hasemann responds: There are a few methods that add years to the seams on handcrafted denim garments. One way is to soften and break down the fabric's fibers. Use a rubber mallet to achieve this vintage look. Position the seam or hem on a hard surface, wrong side up. Gently pound the seam with the mallet. As you launder your jeans, the pounded seams wear and fade much quicker than the rest of the garment.
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