Jeans

To make your jeans look (and feel) more lived-in, rub them down with some sandpaper. The coarser the grit (i.e., the rougher the sandpaper), the more it will create holes in your denim, so if you only want to make the fabric more soft, choose one that’s less coarse. Can you use sandpaper on jeans? […]

Stonewashed jeans are jeans that have been treated to produce a faded, worn appearance. This is usually accomplished either by washing the jeans with pumice in a rotating drum, or by using chemicals to create the appearance without the use of a rotating drum. How do you make faded jeans? The best way to fade […]

gentle cycle. Denim may seem like a tough fabric, but that doesn’t mean you should choose a heavy duty wash cycle. Instead, opt for a delicate or gentle cycle, and use cold water to avoid shrinking or fading. Opt for a mild detergent, especially one made specifically for dark clothes if your jeans are blue […]

Light jeans are great for casual wear. You can lighten your dark jeans with bleach, in the wash, or by spot-lightening. It only takes a few hours to turn your jeans into a pair of lighter jeans you’ll love. Do jeans lighten over time? With wear and wash, the deep blue colour slowly turns brighter […]

Use cold water and cycles like “hand wash” or “gentle wash.” This will prevent the color from fading. Do not dry black jeans. Never put black jeans in a dryer. Always hang them up by their belt loops to dry. How do I keep my jeans from fading? 10 golden rules to make your jeans […]

Let your denim soak for one to two hours. The water might look kind of murky afterwards but don’t worry, your denim is fine. Take your denim out of the tub and squeeze the excess water out. Air-dry your denim. Can you soak jeans overnight? To avoid your jeans getting stiff after drying, try soaking […]

Wash In Cold Water Never put your black jeans, or any dark clothes for that matter, in a laundry load of hot or warm water. According to About.com, the color will only fade quicker if you let your jeans soak up the heat in high temperature. How do you fade black jeans quickly? The best […]

Immerse jeans in the dye bath and stir with a metal spoon continuously for 20 minutes, then occasionally for 10 minutes or until the desired color is achieved (up to one hour). The longer the jeans remain in the dye bath, the darker the color will be. (Color will appear lighter when dry.) How can […]

After testing the product, it does what is advertised, but I wouldn’t use the spray on all my clothes. It’s more for your jeans and loungewear—things you already wear a few times in between washing—that need a little freshening. Does Febreze work on jeans? Eliminate clothing odors with Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator. Your favorite pair […]

Whether you want to create colored jeans in your favorite hue or simply refresh and deepen the color of faded jeans, a commercial liquid dye is a simple method. You can even mix two colors to get the exact one you want. Can jeans be re Dyed? Pour half a bottle of black dye into […]

So what do you think—how far would you go for the perfect fade? Sun Bleaching: This form of fading requires minimum tools. Just set your jeans out in the sun, and voila—you’ll find a great slow fade over time. It just might take a while for jeans to achieve the desired effect via direct sunlight. […]

Use an elastic hair tie looped around your jeans button and through the button hole then back over the button again to get an extra inch in tight pants!! YES!! :D. Use an elastic hair tie looped around your jeans button and through the button hole then back over the button again to get an […]

The fading of the ridges in creases around the crotch area and the back of the knees are affectionately known as whiskers. Though too much manufactured whiskering can call attention to a wearer’s crotch in an unappealing way (yes, we went there), these lines are used to give the appearance of aged denim. What are […]

To maintain the shape of your jeans, wash them less frequently. “Jeans with a blended material (like a mix of cotton and spandex or lycra) will likely be the ones that would retain their original shape the best,” says Maker. Why do some jeans lose their shape? Over time, it’s normal for the cotton fibers […]

Among all denim varieties, cotton has the most potential for shrinkage, and generally speaking 100% cotton denim jeans can shrink by 20% of its original measurements. What is this? On the other hand, cotton blends shrink less. Such as 80% cotton and 20% polyester denim jeans shrink only 3% of their original size. Can you […]

Petites should stay away from skinny and straight-leg jeans that are cuffed because they’ll only make you look shorter. Those that have too long hemlines will also bunch up at the ankles and break the long line that you want, and those with large embellishments will look too overpowering. What jeans should a petite girl […]

Straight-leg jeans go with any number of tops, including T-shirts, turtlenecks, or button-down blouses. Always choose a top that accentuates your waist when styling straight-leg jeans. Tucking your shirt in at the waist accomplishes this effect. Wear a bodysuit or crop top if you don’t want to tuck your shirt. What shoes do you wear […]

Steps Decorate your jeans with fabric markers. Paint your jeans freehand. Use stencils to add designs with fabric paint or markers. Add designs or patterns with a stamp. Use masking tape and paint to create geometric designs. How can I make my jeans look more attractive? Wear your skinny jeans as ‘leggings’ Balance jeans length […]

Your jeans should hit right above the ankle bone so they work with both heels and sneakers. Excess fabric at the bottom can look sloppy, and too-short jeans can make your legs look stumpier or thicker than they actually are. 4. What is the perfect length for skinny jeans? Skinny Jeans They look best when […]

To be safe, stick to black or grey jeans that are clean and holeless. The reason jeans aren’t allowed on most courses is because it’s just tradition from back in the day. Quite a while ago, most courses were country clubs with memberships, and most of the people who went there were upper class people. […]