If you already have some items in your home, bleach dyeing is a fun way to create a tie-dye effect on darker clothes.You can use a traditional tie-dye design, make stripes, or create a bullseye on your sweatshirt by spraying it with bleach.The best way to show off your personality and sense of style is to bleach your sweatshirt in the afternoon.
Step 1: There is a ventilated area where you can work.
If you are working in close proximity to bleach fumes, it can be overwhelming.If you open all the doors and windows you can keep your lungs safe.If you don't have a lot of doors or windows in your room, set up a large fan to blow away the fumes.
Step 2: Pick a black, 100% cotton sweatshirt.
Dark fabric is the best place for bleach to show up.If you want to avoid fabrics like spandex and nylon, read the label on your sweatshirt.More delicate fabrics can be damaged by bleach.You can dye a dark navy or dark gray sweatshirt if you don't want to use a black one.
Step 3: Gloves protect your hands.
Even when it isDiluted, bleach can cause irritation to the skin.Try to avoid getting bleach on your skin by wearing rubber kitchen gloves.Most home goods stores have rubber kitchen gloves.
Step 4: Wrap your surface with newspapers or a drop cloth.
It is important to keep bleach contained as you work.You can protect your work surface by laying down an old towel, drop cloth, or newspaper.In case you get some bleach on your clothes while you work, you may want to wear old clothes that you don't care about.
Step 5: Place your sweatshirt on the table or the ground.
It's a good idea to spread your sweatshirt out on your work area.If you have to, smooth out anywrinkle or lump as best you can.
Step 6: To make a traditional design, crunch the entire sweatshirt up towards the middle.
Each arm, the hood, and the pocket area should be grabbed at a time.Attach 3 to 4 rubber bands around your sweatshirt to keep it in place if you crunch them in towards the center.Since random folds will create an interesting pattern, you don't have to look perfect.
Step 7: If you want a striped pattern, roll up your sweatshirt from the bottom.
On top of the middle, fold the arms of your sweatshirt.Roll your sweatshirt up on top of itself to create a tight sausage roll.Attach rubber bands around the entire sweatshirt.The design has more bleach on the bottom than the top for a nice effect.
Step 8: Put rubber bands in the middle of a sweatshirt.
Attach a rubber band to the middle of your sweatshirt by pinching it upwards.When the entire sweatshirt is in 1 straight line with the middle portion at the very top, it's time to add rubber bands.To leave room for the bleach, put your rubber bands out about 2 inches apart.This will make a bullseye design on your sweatshirt.
Step 9: The bleach and water should be put together in a spray bottle.
There is an empty spray bottle that has not been used before.If you want to mix up your ingredients, fill it with water and bleach.Ammonia can react with bleach and create dangerous fumes.It's a good idea to use a clean spray bottle.
Step 10: The sweatshirt can be sprayed with bleach spray.
Hold the bottle of bleach spray close to your sweatshirt.The entire sweatshirt should be sprayed with bleach.To get the front and back sides, turn it over.The lighter your sweatshirt is, the more bleach you spray.
Step 11: Put your sweatshirt down for an hour.
To lighten the fabric of your sweatshirt, leave it on a flat surface.It could get too hot if it is left in direct sunlight.If you leave your sweatshirt for more than an hour, the bleach could damage the fabric.
Step 12: It is a good idea to rinse your sweatshirt in cold water.
Wrap the rubber bands around your sweatshirt.Put it in the washing machine with cold water on a low spin cycle or rinse it by hand in your sink.The cold water stops the bleach process.
Step 13: If you want to dry your sweatshirt, place it in the dryer.
You can either hang your sweatshirt on a clothesline for a day or put it in the dryer.If you want to show off your style, try on a bleach dyed sweatshirt.