https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:20:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching#post-1872680 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:21:19 +0000 Staysfit 1872680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I once read that regular bleach can make denim look yellow, I know there is more to the process. I will look tomorrow to see if I can find the article I read and post the link if ai find it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching#post-1872648 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:21:30 +0000 3style 1872648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SummerB thanks for responding. However I have to admit I am confused by your post. The article that I see from following your link is all about how to prevent denim from fading. I'm endeavoring to do the opposite: greatly accelerate the fading on a couple of pieces, if I can be sure not to make a splotchy mess of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching#post-1872569 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:36:13 +0000 SummerB 1872569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sister is always bleaching a lot of her denim jackets and pants. I hate to admit it but she is pretty damn good at it. I personally, am not great at it and have no patience for it so I just gave up and have her do it for me. I asked her for any pointers/tips, and she sent me this. I&nbsp; hope it helps!</p> <p>&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hunker.com/12428379/how-to-wash-denim-in-vinegar">https://www.hunker.com/1242837.....in-vinegar</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching#post-1872495 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:52:59 +0000 3style 1872495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Robin, I guess I won't try bleaching. I am still considering trimming sleeves and pants but I will contemplate this as I give the longer version another few wearing in the spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching#post-1872469 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 14:00:57 +0000 RobinF 1872469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have used bleach on items a few times and it results in more of a splotchy fabric. I swished it around quite a bit but still had spotty areas that didn't bleach as much. If that isn't a look you want then I would stay away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching#post-1872327 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:34:12 +0000 3style 1872327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My other option might be to make them into shorts and a vest, rather than longer sleeves and pants. Maybe that's preferable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-denim-bleaching#post-1872324 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:16:31 +0000 3style 1872324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like many forum members, I'm at the "assessment of my wardrobe for the new year" stage. I'm itching to buy some lighter-colored denim, but I am budget-conscious because I have been stocking up on the unusual abundance of nice affordable woolen items this year and have bought a lot of items which typically last me 5+ years. </p> <p>So, the issue at hand.... I have a few pieces of decent dark denim of which I like the cut. But don't end up wearing them very much because I find that I have a hard time layering them to make them warmer. And when the weather is warmer I don't need quite so many dark items. However, these are all items that I consider FFBO for everything except deep winter, and it took me a few years of occasional shopping to find these particular items which fit me well off-the-rack. </p> <p>So, with this long preamble, has anyone had good success with bleaching denim? Any tips? Should I try this? Also all of it has a little bit of spandex, which makes me twice as nervous about bleach.<br /> Yay or Nay? </p>