tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post6725584240631763861..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Weekend success: DYED jeans!Adventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-34285053893573368482013-04-24T09:22:37.992-07:002013-04-24T09:22:37.992-07:00I think I might be wanting to try dying done jeans...I think I might be wanting to try dying done jeans, your burgundy ones came out so good, I'm wondering your thoughts on dying light blue jeans to grey- have you tried that combo or have any tips? QPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06931541781386756263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-90719689259464267812012-05-21T08:05:30.408-07:002012-05-21T08:05:30.408-07:00Thanks! I've dyed three times in the white sin...Thanks! I've dyed three times in the white sink in our rental (risky, I know) and it's washed out really well all three times. The only scary thing is potential splashes on the counter and spots you might miss rinsing! I don't think I used anything special to clean it out. Maybe just some bleach. Give it a try!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-15088769161894273092012-05-20T09:14:37.567-07:002012-05-20T09:14:37.567-07:00Those turned out so well! I'd like to try my ...Those turned out so well! I'd like to try my hand at dye-projects again but I'm a little wary of doing it directly in the sink, even though we do have stainless steel in the kitchen (since we're renting, not owning!) What did you use to clean your sink afterward, if anything?Allie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08399693962297366342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-15932828665548543942012-04-19T09:01:02.958-07:002012-04-19T09:01:02.958-07:00Oh mint jeans, how I covet you.
Your jeans turned...Oh mint jeans, how I covet you.<br /><br />Your jeans turned out SO beautiful! I actually bought some Dylon black dye last night to dye a pair of jeans (grey to black ombre) and I'm really excited to get started! Sadly, they did not have light green dye... only olive green. Oh well! If these turn out good, I think I'll search out some mint dye.<br /><br />loving your jeans,<br /><br />katiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-53874713186946947002012-04-16T09:13:59.075-07:002012-04-16T09:13:59.075-07:00That is such a great idea! Definitely will try it!...That is such a great idea! Definitely will try it! I think your came out really great! Luv the pastel soft colours this season :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066001321980085048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-79283316883892684572012-04-12T08:29:03.821-07:002012-04-12T08:29:03.821-07:00Thanks! Wow, that's a lot of dresses and skirt...Thanks! Wow, that's a lot of dresses and skirts! I bet that colored jeans and pants would be a good transition back into some pants!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-31062141612652435272012-04-11T18:43:12.570-07:002012-04-11T18:43:12.570-07:00they look great! i really like the fact that they&...they look great! i really like the fact that they're light yellow and not so bright. Makes me want to have a colored pair of jeans as well, and I'm not even a big fan of pants to begin with (I once had a 5-yr plan to only wear dresses and skirts and succeed 80% of the time). awesome job!Nienkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13724327006604593742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-55226420949317299592012-04-10T20:03:27.552-07:002012-04-10T20:03:27.552-07:00Cool, good luck! It may be hard to get a true bold...Cool, good luck! It may be hard to get a true bold red... try a strong dye, not RIT, and get two packets!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-8556890971170686802012-04-10T20:02:59.186-07:002012-04-10T20:02:59.186-07:00What a great use of not-often-worn white jeans! So...What a great use of not-often-worn white jeans! Sometimes they are hard to break out...Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-34786383882533425802012-04-10T20:02:22.153-07:002012-04-10T20:02:22.153-07:00That will be PERFECT! Good luck!That will be PERFECT! Good luck!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-31752723094351849292012-04-10T20:02:00.152-07:002012-04-10T20:02:00.152-07:00Maybe it makes the dye last longer! Good thought. ...Maybe it makes the dye last longer! Good thought. The art supply stores I went to had the soda ash there, but it was just another thing to think/worry about when I don't have tons of dye skills... maybe next time!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-25826769765045926662012-04-10T11:48:32.331-07:002012-04-10T11:48:32.331-07:00I just bought a pair of white jeans to dye red! yo...I just bought a pair of white jeans to dye red! yours look great, i can't wait to try :)Lizhttp://lizmakesthings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-7048748607679184182012-04-10T11:11:22.525-07:002012-04-10T11:11:22.525-07:00oh wow! Who would have thought! I sure havent! Tha...oh wow! Who would have thought! I sure havent! Thats genious! Great job hun!<br />♥<br />OlgaPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187280323879831662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-54258992311420829252012-04-09T23:55:44.016-07:002012-04-09T23:55:44.016-07:00Wow, great job! I have a pair of white jean i have...Wow, great job! I have a pair of white jean i haven't worn in years i think they will soon be rescued from the back of my closet!Roxanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759856577645538270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-34724514569731682662012-04-09T21:30:57.633-07:002012-04-09T21:30:57.633-07:00Hey! Thanks for the idea. I was just coveting some...Hey! Thanks for the idea. I was just coveting some green J Crew capris that would set me back nearly $100. I realized that I have a white pair of NYDJ in my closet that I never wear because I don't like wearing so much white. I think that I'll give them a skinny treatment and dig out some of my Jacquard acid dyes. I've had good success with these dyes in the past....Miss Pricklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124464700790056459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-47545375309698977502012-04-09T20:52:09.429-07:002012-04-09T20:52:09.429-07:00We did some tie-dyeing with dye that used soda ash...We did some tie-dyeing with dye that used soda ash. You can get it at a pool or hot tub supply place. The dye held up beautifully, and the shirts wore out before the color faded.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916932421009350364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-24657034685860647652012-04-09T19:18:33.959-07:002012-04-09T19:18:33.959-07:00OMG, this is an amazing resource! Thanks!!
I'...OMG, this is an amazing resource! Thanks!!<br /><br />I've used iDye Poly before and the color was good but had some splotches--coulda been my fault. Would love to get better at dyeing!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-45369551463723034692012-04-09T19:17:36.896-07:002012-04-09T19:17:36.896-07:00Oh, really?! Glad to hear the pre-mixed ones are b...Oh, really?! Glad to hear the pre-mixed ones are better for this kind of thing. And it's cool that Rit Dye Remover works on manufacturer-dyed things, too--like bleach, almost! Those pants sound cute!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-29468000741694467052012-04-09T19:16:38.822-07:002012-04-09T19:16:38.822-07:00Definitely, and keep trying! I almost resorted to ...Definitely, and keep trying! I almost resorted to that if I had wanted to test mixing some colors for mint jeans. Light blue (bleached?) jeans plus green dye might = mint? =)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-28368410645482694612012-04-09T19:13:29.608-07:002012-04-09T19:13:29.608-07:00I've used iDye Poly before and it gave a good,...I've used iDye Poly before and it gave a good, strong color. It did have some splotches but that may have been my fault for not stirring it enough! I think it could work really well to dye things in the washer but I probably would have needed a second packet of dye for these!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-47241551085772031042012-04-09T19:04:44.825-07:002012-04-09T19:04:44.825-07:00Thanks!! I turn them inside out, and lay them down...Thanks!! I turn them inside out, and lay them down on the floor with a pair of skinnies that I know fit on top. I use a fabric marker and pins to show me where to sew and try my best to make both sides match!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-70763022392140925742012-04-09T19:03:59.554-07:002012-04-09T19:03:59.554-07:00Thanks! I know how it is to sometimes just need a ...Thanks! I know how it is to sometimes just need a few new pieces to spice things up!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-40115934046690392032012-04-09T19:03:33.769-07:002012-04-09T19:03:33.769-07:00Really? I saw quite a few pairs but some were kind...Really? I saw quite a few pairs but some were kind of old lady-ish, and like I said no skinnies. I guess be open to doing some alterations! Or try bleaching a light pair of jeans...Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-52808438428110781682012-04-09T19:02:41.765-07:002012-04-09T19:02:41.765-07:00Wow, that dress you did turned out SO cute!Wow, that dress you did turned out SO cute!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-26482040054913577532012-04-09T18:06:59.224-07:002012-04-09T18:06:59.224-07:00I love those jeans! The yellow is a great color! M...I love those jeans! The yellow is a great color! My fave dye job so far was with iDye which makes little disposable packets filled with dye that you pop in the washer along with the fabric/clothes. It's the most even color I can get. You can use the washing machine with Rit or other brands but it's more complicated. If you do want to mix dye colors Rit has formulas for many colors including the Pantone 2012 spring colors which include mint! http://www.ritdye.com/colorit_color_formula_guide#color_guide=2089dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270266160105135365noreply@blogger.com