How to Dye Denim With Tea

Use black tea to give jeans a worn look.

Using tea to dye clothes can give them a vintage look. To make jeans appear older and more worn, use tea to add a yellow shade to the denim. If you have rips or light spots on the jeans, it will turn those darker as well, adding to the vintage look. Dyeing with tea is a simple and inexpensive way to add interest to a pair of jeans.

Things You'll Need

• Teapot or medium saucepan
• 10 black-tea bags

Instructions

1. Fill a teapot or medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

2. Remove the saucepan from the burner. Add 10 black-tea bags to the water and let steep until the mixture is very dark, about 10 minutes.

3. Put the jeans into the washing machine and pour the tea on them. Wash and dry the jeans as you normally would but without detergent.

References

• You Tube; How to Dye Your Jeans for an Aged, Vintage Look; MakeoverGirl1