About a week ago my sister and I decided to do our first ever DIY project. I had seen dip dyed shorts at a few places...but for $60. No thanks. So I bought a pair of capris at Marshalls for $14 and I cut them to my desired length since all the shorts I found were way too expensive and/or way too short.
*Be careful when using bleach and follow the directions on the bottle.
Step 1: You will need bleach, shorts, newspaper, and a plastic tub or bucket to pour the bleach in.
Step 2: Pour the bleach into the tub and then dip the shorts into the bleach.
Step 3: Let the shorts sit in the bleach for about 10 minutes or so. I used beach towel clips to keep the shorts secure. Then let the shorts dry on newspaper.
Final result:
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| My shorts |
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| My sister's shorts |
What do you think of dip dyed shorts?
I like it so much =)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this DIY! Can't wait to see you wear/style them :)
ReplyDeleteAnnie
The Other Side of Gray
awesome job-- and much more affordable!
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www.ladyalamode.com
omg, angela. i absolutely love this dipped shorts! i want to try this after toning up my legs a bit... i'm so out of shape this summer, lol!
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jasmine
AdamAlexMommy
That looks like such an easy and great DIY project for the summer. The look of dip dyed shorts is really cool. Thanks for sharing! - Carla
ReplyDeleteAnxious to see them in an outfit post!!
ReplyDeleteSarah
smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca
well these certainly look pretty amazing. and serious kudos to you on the DIY, girl! Hopefully we will get to see these in an outfit post soon.. ?!? I hope so!
ReplyDeletei love this look! i even have a pair of shorts that i could do this with! i can't wait to see them on you!
ReplyDeleteI think these are fabulous! I have been meaning to make a pair of dip dye jeans for myself. Thanks for a push to make it happen!
ReplyDeleteHannah Tattoos and Pearls
Dip-dyed shorts are so cool, I've been thinking about making a dip-dyed jean skirt from an old hand-me-down skirt :D
ReplyDeleteI simply love dip dyed shorts, yours are truly awesome :))
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Okay, this a a DIY that I think I can actually handle! I love them! They turned out great!! Thanks for sharing, lady! And I love those flamingo towel clips!! hee-hee!
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Shanna
What a great idea! Always love a great fun DIY project!
ReplyDeleteDAna
Big City Farm Girl
very cute DIY! i like how ur shorts turned out!
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What a cool idea! I have seen this around and have wanted to attempt it! Thanks for sharing!
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Alison
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This is pretty awesome, can't wait to see you wear them!
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Always Maylee
How easy and how wonderful...I will try it.
ReplyDeleteSo neat, Angela! This looks like a pretty simple DIY too. I'm looking forward to seeing you wear them on the blog!
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
i can't wait to see them on!! i don't think personally i could rock them, but the DIY you did is awesome!!
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What a fun idea! Looking forward to seeing how you style them!
ReplyDeletedip dye is so great and so easy!!
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i think they're really cool! i don't blame you girl. $60!!! very over-priced! you did a great job.
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These turned out GREAT!! What a genius idea. I really like the dip dyed look - and you actually just inspired me to do this with an old lace shirt that I have. It’s off white, and i think a yellow would be nice at the bottom .. hmm. haha, definitely trying!!
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i did a pair like them!! I follow you :)
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love it!
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I like this a lot they turned out awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!! Both pairs look so great!
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very interesting blog and great style. like it!
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OOooh, I so need to try this! Love how both of your shorts turned out :D
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Ohh they turned out amazing!!
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those turned out amazing!! i'm impressed!!
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Your dip dye came out great!
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Great idea!
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I love DIY! This looks great. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge dip dye fan - half the fun is making it too!
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that's awesome! we so much love it!!
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What a fantastic idea! I've been eyeing some of those bleached-out shorts as well, but I'm so stingy, I hate paying that kinda money for shorts! :P
ReplyDeleteI'll have to give this a try now, it looks super easy to do, thank to your photos. (And I love how your dark denim pair came out!)
this is such a great idea! Thanks for the tips.... I think I'm gonna try this myself!
ReplyDeleteI did the same with a pair of old denim pants.. so much better than paying 60 bucks for them right!? I really like your sisters yellow pair too!
ReplyDeleteaw, really nice :)
ReplyDeletegood idea! ;)
bisous xxx
thanks so much for sharing! Love how your dip-dyed shorts turned out I will definitely be trying this. xo
ReplyDeletethey look awesome!
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