https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:44:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252947 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:45:45 +0000 Zaeobi 2252947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for clarifying! I'll see if I can find something similar for now (hopefully it's machine washable!). </p> <p>If it's *still* too noticeable after that, I might attach some lace patches over the top (HK is going into mandatory testing next week, so let's see if I get the chance...) Was thinking brown lace, for some feminity but versatility? </p> <p>This thread is making me glad to fix these trousers instead of donating them though - sustainability win! Plus it's surprisingly hard to find dark brown trousers anyway! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252936 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:26:06 +0000 RobinF 2252936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharpie's come in brown but not sure it would match. Maybe a combo of brown and black? Or Sharan's idea of patching over the yoke is fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252935 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:25:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2252935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharpie is a brand of permanent marker that’s popular in the US. In Germany, the most common brand seems to be Edding. You might have a different brand there, but I think they’re all the same thing. I bet you can find brown, but not that dark. Maybe use brown &amp; black pens, one on top of the other. </p> <p>I don’t think it has to be perfect, because who’s going to look there? So just getting away from the stark contrast to the rest of the garment will probably be enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252893 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:12:36 +0000 Zaeobi 2252893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great ideas here, thank you! I'll have a think about them - &amp; perhaps have a stern talk with DH about his 'drive-by' bleaching habits in the meanwhile </p> <p>@Jaime<br /> That's what I've been doing, but I've realised that I prefer to tuck in my tops during winter (when such corduroy fabric is appropriate) because it traps more heat. Practicality, lol! </p> <p>@cardiff girl @Joy<br /> Sorry I didn't clarify earlier - I'm looking to cover up ONLY the bleached section, not the entire pant. That might be overkill, since pure bleached white scares me, lol! </p> <p>@Sharan<br /> Thanks for clarifying it's called a yoke - the waistband is the bit above, oops! For some reason I thought 'yoke' only meant that front 'piece' on tops.<br /> So this bleach pen actually has two ends, for different application sizes - a 'highlighter' style felt tip &amp; a round brush (see photo). So I could do a more 'delicate' design or have the bleach 'ooze' out of the brush to cover more area, but you're right - it probably won't match the 'spilt liquid' of the original bleach... </p> <p>@Kim @Star @RobinF @Bella<br /> Do Sharpies only come in black, or do you think I could find a match for this dark brown? I've never used that particular brand before - is it just a permanent marker? If so, will it be enough to cover the bleach but also stay colourfast when I machine wash these trousers in the future?</p> <p>@Carla<br /> I'm able to hand sew, but I've never tried embroidery before (don't think rudimentary darning counts, lol). I like the decal idea, but maybe I could stitch it on instead, for strength?<br /> Hmm now you &amp; @sharan have got me thinking - maybe something like a lace patch, to stretch across the yoke for visual balance? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252890 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:03:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2252890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not be confident about adding bleach myself, with a pen or otherwise. What kind of design would you make with the bleach pen? Since it's on the yoke, I would consider appliqueing over the entire yoke pieces with a subtle coordinating dark plaid cotton. And maybe adding the same fabric to the front, at the pocket openings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252882 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:28:34 +0000 Jaime 2252882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many clever ideas. I would wear them with a shirt out ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252860 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:42:43 +0000 Carla 2252860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My inclination would be to embroider over top the bleached area. &nbsp;If you aren’t handy with thread and needle, there are small patches or decals that can be affixed with heat from an iron. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252796 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:57:25 +0000 bella 2252796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest a sharpie, but I see that it's been mentioned several times. I would try with the sharpie first and only move onto the bleach if you aren't completely satisfied by the result.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252789 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:55:43 +0000 Star (Lise) 2252789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Kim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252783 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:55:27 +0000 Cardiff girl 2252783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could try dyeing the trousers a darker colour all over rather than bleaching them.l have a feeling it would give a better result.l like Dylon machine dyes but if you are determined to bleach them how about tie dyeing them just using a weak bleach solution rather than a dye.? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252776 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:33:42 +0000 RobinF 2252776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Kim, it might be easier to fix the bleach stain than to do an all over bleach job. If you go with the bleach, I am not sure how well the pen would work, not sure if it would be concentrated enough. I would be more inclined to try using actual liquid bleach. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252775 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:27:23 +0000 Kim M 2252775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya know, it's such a small spot in an unobtrusive area.&nbsp; I might try to use a black sharpie and color it in.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252772 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:11:01 +0000 Anonymous 2252772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rather than a pen, you might try soaking them in a bucket of warm bleach water, then washing. &nbsp;I have not tried this but an interested and will watch this thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-advice-bleaching-corduroy#post-2252751 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:06:16 +0000 Zaeobi 2252751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello again! I've mentioned in passing before that my pair of dark brown cords* suffered an unfortunate bleach mishap Thankfully it was isolated to just the back, but you can see that it soaked through to the inside too... </p> <p>Well, I'm considering adding *more* bleach to the yoke specifically, to make it look intentional - do you think it would be possible to recreate this cream (not pure white) bleached look from the photos with a Clorox bleach pen? (It's two-sided, so has both a highlighter end &amp; a 'brush' end).<br /> <b> Any tips on placement, or just general advice from those of you who have bleached garments in the past, would be greatly appreciated!</b> Thank you </p> <p>---</p> <p>*Apologies for the bad winter lighting, but this is the closest I could get to their true colour - these are the 'Lamledra' trousers by Seasalt Cornwall (apologies for not linking to them directly - I can't seem to paste URLs to YLF lately, for some reason?) </p>