There are circumstances in which you may want to return your faded jeans to their original color.If you want to unfade your jeans, you can re-dye them.Instead of buying a whole new pair of jeans, try using a denim specific dye.
Step 1: You should weigh your jeans.
You can use a food scale to weigh the jeans.Knowing the weight of the clothing will help you figure out how much dye you need to use to re-dye the jeans.You can estimate the weight of your jeans if you don't own a scale.Female jeans weigh less than men's jeans.
Step 2: Purchase denim fabric.
You can find denim fabric dye at arts and crafts stores.To make sure it's safe to use on denim, read the label on the package.You should match the color of the dye with the jeans' color.Blue, navy, and black are some of the fabric dye colors.RIT is a popular denim dye.
Step 3: There is a possibility that this is not the case.
Don't wash your jeans if you have dirt on them.You can either wash your jeans in a washing machine or hand wash them.Before you wash them, make sure to rinse and dry them so that you don't have any leftover detergent on them.
Step 4: Put hot water in the bucket.
The hot water in your bathroom faucet should get as hot as possible.When unfading one pair of pants, fill a bucket with 3 gallons of hot water.
Step 5: You can put denim dye in your bucket.
You need to read the instructions on the back of the dye to know how much you have to use.Slowly pour the dye into the water.You can mix the dye with a metal spoon or wooden paint stick.
Step 6: Salt is added to the solution.
Adding table salt to your dye mixture will help it adhere to the denim fabric.Once the salt is in your bucket, mix it well.
Step 7: Put the jeans in the bucket.
Place your jeans in the bucket.To get the dye to bind with your jean fibers, use your hands to agitate the jeans in the solution.Wear rubber gloves so that the dye doesn't get transferred to your hands and make sure the jeans are fully saturated.
Step 8: The jeans need to be soaked for an hour.
The jeans should be left in the dye bucket for an hour.During this time, the dye should make its way into the fabric of your jeans, and any faded portions should be removed.
Step 9: Take the jeans out of the solution.
After allowing your jeans to soak, you can remove them from the solution and wring out the initial water.If the jeans aren't as dark as you want, you can submerge them back into the dye and allow them to soak for another hour.
Step 10: You can wash your jeans with cold water.
It's a good idea to rinse your jeans under your bathroom or kitchen faucet.Continue rinsing your jeans until they run clear.The initial dye will enter the sink.Make sure to wash the sink immediately after you wash your jeans to prevent it from dying.
Step 11: You should wash your jeans.
To get the remaining dye out of your pants, run your jeans through a warm wash or hand wash.Continue to wash them until they stop bleeding.It can take two full machine cycles to get your jeans clean.
Step 12: To dry your jeans, hang them.
You can put your jeans in a place inside of your house.Wear them for 30 minutes to loosen them.
Step 13: Use a color safe detergent to wash your jeans.
You can wash your jeans the same way you would your other clothes after rinsing and washing them.Your jeans will retain their color if you use a color safe detergent.