How to Bleach a Jean Jacket

Denim has never faded from the fashion world. It only seems to grow in the diversity of styles that can be created in this versatile fabric. One great way to bring an old jean jacket back into style is to bleach it, creating a contemporary design that is unique to you.

Things You'll Need

• Jean jacket
• Newspaper or plastic covering
• 1 cup of bleach
• 2 buckets
• Water
• Sponge
• Toothbrush
• Paintbrush

Instructions

1. Remove the label from the jean jacket. This will ensure that the label will not be faded when you bleach the jacket.

2. Place some newspaper or plastic on the surface you will be working on, because bleach will cause stains.

3. Fill two large plastic buckets 3/4 full with water.

4. Add one cup of bleach to the first bucket.

5. Lay the jacket flat on the newspaper or plastic. For an even bleach, submerge the jacket in the bucket with bleach and let it sit for five minutes. Make sure the entire jacket is fully covered with the bleach solution. For decorative bleaching, use a toothbrush, sponge, and paintbrush as your bleaching tools and create your desired design. To spot-bleach, wet one of your tools in the bleach bucket and dab the jacket with the tool. Whichever method you are using, leave the bleach on for no more than five minutes.

6. After bleaching with your chosen method, rinse the jacket thoroughly in the bucket of fresh water.

7. Replace the label on the jacket, if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Test your skills on an old piece of denim before you begin bleaching your jacket.

• Wear old clothes in case the bleach gets on your clothing because it will bleach what you have on.

References

• Life 123