This week's DIY project is Tie Dye Jeans. I know tie dye articles of clothing are usually worn in summer months but who cares about the rules. Besides, I'm in Cali which mean there are usually more warm days than not. At least during the day. For those of you who may recall my acid wash jeans project, it may seem like it's similar to this project but I promise the results are different. I'm going to do this project again with colored dye using my white jeans to wear during the upcoming Spring months.
Supplies:
jeans
rubber bands
bleach
bucket
gloves
Soak the jeans in cold water and ring out.
Tie the rubber bands around the jeans in bunches until it is tied into a ball. There is no right or wrong way to do this. The areas with the bands is where the darker patches will be.
Mix 1 part bleach and 2 parts water in the bucket. With gloves, place the jeans into the bucket.
Let sit for a few hours or so and keep checking until desired results are achieved. I let mine sit for 3 hours. More time = more white/lighter patches.
Remove the jeans with the gloves and rinse in sink or tub with cold water.
Air dry. I let mine dry overnight.
Machine wash alone with soap and then machine dry.
What do you think about tie dye jeans? What color dyes should I use for my Spring pair?
