In my child-bearing years I have worn a wide range of sizes. And I have learned not to get rid of certain clothes, especially jeans, because they will eventually fit again.
I really liked the way this particular pair of jeans fit me (especially the length), but the color was a bit dated/lacking/faded. So I bought some "denim blue" Rit dye and hoped I wouldn't regret the outcome.
And I'm happy to say the end result turned out great...perfect for spring!
These jeans now remind me of some of the bright spring/summer
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Ohhh.. love the color! I need to try this for some of my older jeans. Great idea :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, they look perfect. andi
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Rit seem to have got that colour spot on.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! Looks great too. Stopping by from Serendipity and Spice linky party and your newest follower.
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A great fit is always better than any other feature. Great idea to change the color!
ReplyDeleteLove the update...I'm a fan of dark denim! New to your blog and glad to have found your creative space on the web:D
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I'm afraid my jeans never last long enough to fade that much. Usually I wear them out.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! I recently died some white cotton pants red and I was so pleased with the results. So smart to take it to jeans!
ReplyDeleteThe color turned out great! I never tried blue before, but did re-dye a couple of old (perfect fitting, lol) black jeans after they had faded. The black dye also worked well, and really extended the life of the jeans. I will have to try the blue next! Thanks!
ReplyDeletePatty
Great minds think alike, I also dyed my jeans last week! Yours look great!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I just took a pair of flares that fit really well and turned them into skinny jeans. Another great way to keep them if they fit well!
ReplyDeleteI read somewhere that a combination of the denim blue and a black package gives a nice dark wash denim look - am about to try it on a bunch of faded jeans of my own. Hope it works!
ReplyDeleteooh... that sounds promising! I want to try that!
DeleteI had NO idea they made dye for jeans. That is the greatest idea to dye fading jeans! LOVE it! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
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I love that idea. I Never thought to use Rit dye on jeans. I've used it on curtains but never jeans. I'm your newest follower. I hope you will follow me back. http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea to dye your jeans!! I am going to have to give it a go! I would LOVE it if you would be willing to share this at our party going on now-Monday. Thanks
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ReplyDeleteAdorable! They look fabulous! I haven't used Rit in forever! Thanks for sharing with my group!
ReplyDeleteMelody
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Looks like a whole new pair of jeans!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
incredible. came out great. what a great idea. i like getting 'new' cloths for spring!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to spruce up something old!
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Stacey of Embracing Change
I love taking old clothes and making them new again. They turned out great. I'll definitely have to keep this idea in mind.
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