Reverse Tie-Dye
A few posts back I mentioned testing a little something with a beginning-to-fade pair of black skinny jeans…well, friends, I tried it. The results weren’t exactly what I had planned, but…well…lemme just show you…
I took the jeans and scrunched them up, using lots of rubber bands to hold it all together. Then (using rubber gloves), I submerged the jean ball into a mixture of bleach and water (don’t ask how much…I just eyeballed. In fact, I ended up adding more bleach to the mixture after about 5 minutes or so), and mixed it until I noticed a color change that I liked. After that, I carefully took the rubber bands off and rinsed the jeans in water until the water ran clear. And then I threw the jeans in the washing machine for a regular wash.
And…
I don’t know what to think of them yet. Especially since my husband said, “Where’d you get those pants from?” in his so-you-call-that-fashion voice. But, I’m glad I took a risk, ’cause it’s boring living life in a “what-if” world.
Thoughts? Comments? I’d love to hear. Don’t worry, you won’t hurt my feelings…I work with children.
To be honest, I dont know what I think either…..hmmm. I will have to think about it! Don’t get me wrong, I think they look great on you, but I’m still up in the air!
lol!!
i think they are kinda cool. If you wear them with confidence, i am sure other people will think the same. It is kinda like the whole “worn” jean look. For me, fashion is about confidence that you look good, then you will to everyone around you.
Well put, Becky! Confidence is key when it comes to looking and feeling good!
I kinda think they’re cool…and then I kinda don’t know.
I think they look great with your outfit though!
Thanks for your honesty, Natasha!!
i like it. it’s different.
For you and your style, I love them! They’re different, trendy and upcycled.
Oh my gosh! I LOVE THEM, April! The color and print effect from the bleaching looks great. Totally unique.
I think they look great!
The color is great! The effect is totally 90s but I’m not sure I’m digging them, but could see them growing on me…
Sarah
Cable Car Couture
Sorry but…I LOVE THEM!!! Seriously. I want to do this to some jeans myself! They look like something you’d see on The Sartorialist.
I think they look awesome!
Just did this process on a pair of bright coloured skinnies and love them much more tie-dyed.
Good work!
Cheers,
Laura