Before cutting, be sure that you have decided on what length you prefer. You can always cut more material, but you cannot bring it back to its original form. So, if you are not sure, cut the jeans a bit longer to keep you on the safe side. Wear the jeans and mark the spot where...
Let the jeans dry. While you wait, mix fabric dye according to the instructions. Dip the dry bleached jeans in the fabric dye while wearing leather gloves. Stir the mixture so that they are evenly coated. Dip several more times, wringing out the moisture between dips. Rinse in water with...
Thank you so much for reading! I will see you all very soon in the next article where we look at the lightest jeans in the world and the heaviest jeans in the world. This article was adapted from Michael Kristy’s video on The Iron Snail, with edits from FashionBeans, and was reviewe...
1 pair of old jeans.I used a pair of kids size 5 jeans that had holes in the knees. I chose to avoid the holes and cut around them, but you could certainly include them if you wanted to. About 4 yards of yarn, cord or trim to sew and string the hearts onto.I used one lo...
The Jeans yarn is also very affordable, and washable, which is a plus for a garment that’s going to be worn a lot! I used the color Vintage, which to me has a grey blue look to it but I like many of the other colors as well. (I used a couple of the other color options for...
This classic American brand knows how to create instantly classic sherpa suede jackets, on top of their bread and butter denim coats andjeans. If you’re looking for this scruffy and edgy fit to help you usher in the colder months, Levi is your stop. ...
Now, I always like to chop the potatoes in half or in fourths before throwing them into the pot. They cook more quickly and more evenly this way. No need to freak and wig out here—just cut them so they’re generally the same size. Now, bring a pot of water to a healthy simmer…...
Cardigan sweaters: Cardigan sweaters look great with a variety of outfits. You can wear them with khaki pants and your favorite shirt or you can use them to dress up a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. The important thing to remember with cardigans is that they tend to be a bit on the ...
Stack flannel strips in a cleaned margarine tub (large size) or plastic container (cleaned baby wipes container works well too). Combine the liquid ingredients together, then pour evenly over top of stacked flannel. Seal container and shake well. ...
then dyeing them with “black” dye resulted in a mousey gray pair of jeans, I ended up on a bit of a quest to find the best method to turn fabrics black. I’m sharing some of the things I’ve learned today so that you can skip past the trial and error to get a successful ...