Tuesday, May 1, 2012

diy sunburst jeans

My apologies for the hiatus...it's feels great to be back!
Printed jeans are cropping up everywhere this season. The look can easily be achieved at home with some bleach and fabric paint. Spraying fabric paint on the jeans before bleaching adds another dimension of color.
Supplies:
  • Jeans
  • String
  • Bowl of bleach
  • Fabric paint (sold at most craft stores- I used "Blue Jay")
  • Newspapers


[Place jeans on newspapers. Stuff each leg with paper to prevent fabric spray from seeping through. Lightly spray legs with paint. Let dry]
[Section off small areas down the outside legs and secure them with string. Make sure the string is tied tightly]
[Take each end and dip it in the bowl of bleach. I held mine in for approximately 15 seconds. After you are finished dipping the entire leg, cut off the string. Repeat with the other leg. Wash the jeans to remove the bleach]
[Wear & enjoy!]
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17 comments:

  1. this looks great! it´s awesome that you are back at the blog :)

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  2. when exactly do you put on the fabric paint? after you put the string on?

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    1. The fabric paint gets sprayed on before the strings are tied. Make sure to let it dry first =)

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  3. So glad to see you posting again. Love your DIY projects!

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  4. Looks good! I was wondering about the paint too-- it adds a great touch!

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  5. I liked your tute. Thank you.
    Have reposted it on Russian site for customizing ideas SecondStreet
    http://secondstreet.ru/blog/diy_djinsi/krasim-i-belim-master-klass.html

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  6. Great DIY idea, your project turned out great!

    http://prudenceandaustere.blogspot.com/

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  7. Oh my gosh this is SO COOL. I want to try this, I really do, but I'll probably get too lazy ... why don't you pop over and do it for me ;) You're so good at it anyway!

    SIDEWALKCATWALKS.com

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  8. Cool DIY- I like that you only did one leg, it adds some rad flair.

    xo/Allison

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  9. I found your blog and it's amazing, you have great DIYs here! I'm following you on Bloglovin :)

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  10. just found your post and this is great, looking forward to giving it a shot...

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♥ Gina

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