How to Make Used Jeans Look New
Jeans are a staple in most wardrobes and a favorite pair of jeans might find its way into the clothing rotation more often than others. As a result, denim can fade and wear out quickly. One of the easiest ways to make old jeans look new again is to trim frayed stitching and dye the denim a darker shade to cover up old wear and tear. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Jeans
- Washing basin
- Clothing dye (Dark blue)
- Nail scissors
- Latex gloves
Instructions
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Wash the jeans you want to repair as you normally would. Dry the denim until it is lightly damp.
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Cut off any frayed strings or stitching on the jeans. Fraying most commonly occurs along the bottom cuffs and back pockets. Make sure all the frayed stitching has been removed.
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Put on latex gloves and prepare a basin as per the directions on the clothing dye box.
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Place the jeans in the dye bath and leave them in for the amount of time recommended on the dye instructions.
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Remove the jeans from the dye and rinse them in a sink until the water runs mostly clear. Place them in the washing machine and wash the jeans on delicate with warm water.
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Hang the jeans to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Each dye has different directions so read them carefully.
Dye will stain clothing and hands. Use latex gloves and precaution when working with the dye.
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