Ombre shorts, acid-wash jeans, and pastel colored tops are all the rage this summer, but these can cost a fortune. Save a few bucks by getting creative and doing it yourself!
Disclaimer:
The procedures below are from personal experience and research. :)


What you’ll need:
- Bleach (for bleaching, of course)
- Powder dye (available at National Bookstore or craft specialty stores, even the grocery store!)
- Garment to be dyed
- Hot water
- Basin (large enough for the garment)
- Gloves (because the dye WILL stain your hands)
- Salt or vinegar (optional)

Bleaching Procedure:
- Rinse the garment first. Make sure it’s entirely wet.
- Mix equal parts of bleach and water.
- Soak the garment. Watch it from time to time to see how light you want the garment to be.
- Rinse the garment and hang to dry.

Dyeing Procedure:
- As with bleaching, rinse the garment first. This helps the dye adhere to the cloth better than immersing it while dry.
- Fill the basin with enough water to completely immerse the garment.
- Dissolve 2-3 sachets of powder dye in a cup of hot water. Slowly add this to the basin, mixing the garment as you pour.
- Let it soak.
- When desired color is achieved, rinse with water until clear.
- Hang to dry.



Dyeing and Bleaching Tips after the cut!
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