I loved the NY Times article regarding men’s cutoffs.  We just made Leo a pair last weekend by shortening a old pair of Built by Wendy Jeans.  The Times suggests:”Cut just the seams and lightly score the fabric with the blade, first in front, then in back; carefully, firmly, tear along these lines. The resulting frayed edge should…come out perfectly after a wash. But be warned: without subtle stitching above the fray, the shorts will unravel with each wash”.  I’ll have to try that next time…