May 18, 2012

DIY FRIDAYS: OMBRE PANTS

6 easy steps to ombre your old boring pants :)

You will need:
Fabric Dye (any color of your choice)
Old Pants/Jeans
Gloves
Salt
Old Vessel or Casserole
Old Spatula
Water

Step 1: Dissolve the fabric dye in boiling water and add 3 to 4 
Tablespoons of salt. Stir well.
Step 2: While waiting for the dye to dissolve, pre wet fabric in cold water. 
 Step 3 : Put the fabric in the dye bath for 10 minutes. 
(Wait until the dye goes up to where you wanted the ombre effect to start)
Step 4 : Lift your fabric and dip only the ends into the dye.
Step 5: Add a little bit of fabric dye and let fabric soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir constantly.
Step 6: Rinse with cold water until it runs clear. Let it dry and tadaaaa!!!!! You're done :)

Easy right? :) See the finish product soon. 

xx, KATIE

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