Need to update those old shorts or jeans for the summer? Try this easy bleaching denim project to vamp your look.
Supplies:
Gloves
Bleach ( almost a whole bottle )
A pair of shorts or jeans
Tweezers or tongs w/ sharp teeth for fraying
Medium sized container
For jeans:
Scissors
Marker
Estimated time: 1-2 hours
What I love about this project is that all the supplies were already at my house and i didn't need to spend ANY extra money on this fun project that took barely any time!
Supplies:
Gloves
Bleach ( almost a whole bottle )
A pair of shorts or jeans
Tweezers or tongs w/ sharp teeth for fraying
Medium sized container
For jeans:
Scissors
Marker
Estimated time: 1-2 hours
What I love about this project is that all the supplies were already at my house and i didn't need to spend ANY extra money on this fun project that took barely any time!
1) Find a pair of shorts or in my case, I used a pair of Levi Jeggings that had a hole in the knee.
2) Measure out how long or short you want the shorts to be by wearing them and marking with a marker where to cut.
3) Now that you cut the length, use a marker to mark the length on the shorts higher in the front. This will create a cute and clean look instead of having a boring straight all around one.
4) Use tweezers or a pair of tongs with sharp teeth to create fringe on the bottom of your shorts by pulling pieces out. Note: The washing machine with make the fringe look a ton better by making it fuzzy!
5) Optional: Create a slit on the shorts and fridge it to give the shorts a more worn out, edgy feel.
6) Find a medium sized container that you can lay the shorts flat in. After putting on gloves, pour the bleach in the container and then lay your shorts in it. Occasionally turn them every 15 minutes until the color you want is achieved. Make sure the whole thing is soaked otherwise you will get a splotchy pattern.
7) Once the bleaching is done, wash your shorts in the washer machine then dry them. Now they are ready to wear!!
My last picture does NOT do these shorts justice. They are a more white color with a light blue tint. REMINDER: Always wash these shorts separately from your other clothes. There might be some extra bleach still absorbed in them!
I will do a post on how to style bleached shorts soon! xoxo
2) Measure out how long or short you want the shorts to be by wearing them and marking with a marker where to cut.
3) Now that you cut the length, use a marker to mark the length on the shorts higher in the front. This will create a cute and clean look instead of having a boring straight all around one.
4) Use tweezers or a pair of tongs with sharp teeth to create fringe on the bottom of your shorts by pulling pieces out. Note: The washing machine with make the fringe look a ton better by making it fuzzy!
5) Optional: Create a slit on the shorts and fridge it to give the shorts a more worn out, edgy feel.
6) Find a medium sized container that you can lay the shorts flat in. After putting on gloves, pour the bleach in the container and then lay your shorts in it. Occasionally turn them every 15 minutes until the color you want is achieved. Make sure the whole thing is soaked otherwise you will get a splotchy pattern.
7) Once the bleaching is done, wash your shorts in the washer machine then dry them. Now they are ready to wear!!
My last picture does NOT do these shorts justice. They are a more white color with a light blue tint. REMINDER: Always wash these shorts separately from your other clothes. There might be some extra bleach still absorbed in them!
I will do a post on how to style bleached shorts soon! xoxo
