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Fabric and sewing · Fall · Teens

Reverse tie-dye hoodie

Bleach pulls the color out of a dark hoodie in swirls, the moody version of tie-dye.

Reverse tie-dye hoodie
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 14 and up
Time1 hour
Cost$5 to $25 with a thrifted hoodie

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Bleach can burn eyes and skin, so wear gloves and glasses, work outside, and never mix it with vinegar or ammonia.

  1. Step 1: Go outside
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    Go outside

    Set up on grass or concrete away from anything you care about.

  2. Step 2: Twist the hoodie
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    Twist the hoodie

    Crumple or spiral it. Band it tight.

  3. Step 3: Mix the spray
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    Mix the spray

    Wearing gloves and glasses, fill the bottle with half bleach and half water.

  4. Step 4: Spray it
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    Spray it

    Mist the top and sides. Flip it and spray the back.

  5. Step 5: Watch the color
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    Watch the color

    Wait 5 to 15 minutes. It'll turn orange or pink first. Normal.

  6. Step 6: Rinse right away
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    Rinse right away

    Cut the bands and rinse in cold water until it smells like water. Wash it alone.

Edie's tip

Cotton works best. Polyester barely changes.

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