| How to Bleach Dye a Sweatshirt Posted: 22 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT Bleach dyeing is a fun way to create a tie-dye effect on darker clothes using items you probably already have in your home. You can use a traditional tie-dye design, make stripes, or even create a bullseye on your sweatshirt by spraying it with diluted bleach. Spending the afternoon bleach dyeing your sweatshirt will make it stand out in the best way possible to show off your personality and sense of style. [Edit]Choosing Your Sweatshirt and Workspace - Work outside or in a ventilated area. Bleach fumes can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are working indoors in close proximity. Either find a place to set up your items outside or open up all the doors and windows you can to keep your lungs safe.[1]
- If your room doesn't have a lot of doors or windows to open, set up a large fan to blow away the fumes.
- Choose a black, 100% cotton sweatshirt. Bleach shows up best on dark fabric that is made of mostly, if not all, cotton. Read the label on your sweatshirt to see what it is made out of and avoid fabrics like spandex and nylon.[2]
- Bleach can also damage more delicate fabrics like silk or satin.
- If you don't want to use a black sweatshirt, you can dye a dark navy or dark gray one instead.
- Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands. Bleach is a harsh chemical that can cause skin irritation even when it is diluted. Protect your hands with rubber kitchen gloves and try to avoid getting bleach on your skin as much as possible.[3]
- You can find rubber kitchen gloves at most home goods stores.
- Spread out a drop cloth or newspapers to protect your surface. Bleach will discolor most surfaces that it touches, so it is important to keep it contained as you work. Lay down an old towel, a drop cloth, or some newspaper to protect your work surface.[4]
- You may want to wear old clothes that you don't care about in case you get some bleach on them while you work.
[Edit]Creating Your Design - Lay your sweatshirt out flat on a table or the ground. Spread your sweatshirt out as flat as possible on your work area. Smooth out any wrinkles or lumps as best you can.[5]
- Scrunch the entire sweatshirt up towards the middle for a traditional design. Grab the outermost parts of your sweatshirt one at a time, including each arm, the hood, and the pocket area. Scrunch them in towards the center of your sweatshirt so that it forms a loose ball and attach 3 to 4 rubber bands around your sweatshirt to keep it in place.[6]
- Your scrunching doesn't have to look perfect, since random folds will create an interesting pattern.
- Roll your sweatshirt from the bottom up for a striped pattern. Fold the arms of your sweatshirt in on top of the middle. Grab the very bottom of your sweatshirt and roll it upwards on top of itself to create a tight sausage roll. Attach 5 to 6 rubber bands around the entire sweatshirt to secure it in place.[7]
- This design has more bleach on the bottom and less on the top for a nice gradient effect.
- Put rubber bands around the middle of your sweatshirt for a bullseye. Pinch the middle of your sweatshirt upwards and attach 1 rubber band around it so that it sticks up. Keep adding rubber bands to your sweatshirt downwards until the entire sweatshirt is in 1 straight line with the middle portion at the very top. Space your rubber bands out about apart to leave room for the bleach.[8]
- This will create a bullseye design across the torso of your sweatshirt.
[Edit]Applying the Bleach Spray - Mix of bleach with of water in a spray bottle. Find an empty spray bottle that has not been used to hold chemicals before. Fill it with water and bleach and shake it slightly to mix up your ingredients.[9]
- Certain chemicals like ammonia can react with bleach and create dangerous fumes. Always use a clean spray bottle to avoid any safety issues.
- Spray the entire sweatshirt with bleach spray. Hold your bottle of bleach spray about away from your sweatshirt. Spray the entirety of your sweatshirt with bleach. Turn it over to get both the front and the back sides.[10]
- The more bleach you spray, the lighter your sweatshirt will be.
- Let your sweatshirt sit for 1 hour. Leave your sweatshirt on a flat surface to dry and lighten the fabric of your sweatshirt. Don't leave it in direct sunlight, or it could get too hot.[11]
- Try not to leave your sweatshirt for longer than 1 hour, or the bleach could start to damage the fabric of your sweatshirt.
- Rinse your sweatshirt in cold water in the washer or sink. Unwrap the rubber bands from your sweatshirt. Put it in the washing machine with cold water on a low spin cycle or rinse it by hand in your sink using cold water.[12]
- The cold water stops the bleach process so your sweatshirt won't get any lighter.
- Dry your sweatshirt in the dryer or let it air dry. You can put your sweatshirt in the dryer for a full dry cycle or let it hang on a clothesline for about 1 day until it's dry. Try on your new bleach dyed sweatshirt to show off your style.[13]
- Bleach dye doesn't have to look perfect, so the more creative you get with your design, the better it will look.
[Edit]Warnings - Always wear rubber gloves when working with bleach to avoid skin irritation.
- Work in a well-ventilated area to protect your lungs.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Black cotton sweatshirt
- Bleach
- Spray bottle
- Rubber gloves
- Rubber bands
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| How to Dry Reusable Plastic Bags Posted: 21 Mar 2020 05:00 PM PDT Plastic and silicone bags are pretty durable, so it's important to keep them clean before you use them again. While most plastic and silicone bags can be hand washed or cleaned in a dishwasher, they need to be dried out completely to prevent any mold or mildew from building up later on. To keep the bags sanitary, use a drying rack or clothesline to air-dry them completely. [Edit]Cleaning out the Reusable Bags - Throw out any bags that were used to store raw meats or known allergens. Check the label of your bag, or try to recall what it was used to store previously. If your bags came into direct contact with raw poultry, meat, or any other possible source of foodborne illnesses, be sure to discard them completely. The same rule applies to bags that held possible allergens for your household.[1]
- For instance, if someone in your household is allergic to peanuts, you'd want to throw out a reusable plastic bag that once held peanut brittle.
- Damaged or torn bags also shouldn't be reused.
- Flip your bags so they're inside-out. Find the bottom edge of your plastic bag and push it upwards, pulling it past the zipper or seal. Double-check the edges and corners of the bag to ensure that they're completely inside-out so you can clean the plastic surface more thoroughly.[2]
- Fill a basin with cool or lukewarm water and a pea-sized amount of dish soap. Pour lukewarm or cool water into a sink, basin, bucket, or other small container. Next, take the dish soap of your choice and pour a tiny amount into the basin. Use your hand or a long utensil to stir and agitate the water until suds form.[3]
- Use a sponge to clean off the inside of the bag. Dip a clean sponge into the sudsy water and begin wiping down the plastic bag. Focus on any big spills or messes sticking to the plastic, then move your sponge around the rest of the plastic surface. As you wipe, try to get the bag completely spotless.[4]
- Rinse off the surface with cool or lukewarm water. Wring out your sponge over the sink or container, then soak it with clean tap water. Remove the bag from the sudsy basin, then wipe down the surface with the clean sponge. Try to get rid of any visible suds until the bag is completely clean.[5]
- You don't want to leave any suds on the outside of your bag, or the soapy residue could rub off onto whatever you store in the bag later.
- Wash your bags in the dishwasher if you don't want to hand wash them. Arrange your plastic bags over the racks in your dishwasher, then set the machine to a regular cycle. Don't choose a heated dry setting or a cycle that uses hot water, as these could damage and melt your plastic bags.[6]
- If your bags are still wet when they come out of the dishwasher, you can always air-dry them!
- You can use whatever dish detergent you have on hand; however, keep in mind that gentler detergents may help your plastic bags to last longer.
[Edit]Air-Drying Your Bags - Turn your plastic bags right-side-out. Push the bottom edge of your bag downward so it goes past the zipper or seal. Next, use your fingers to press along the edges and corners of the bag to ensure that it's back to normal. At this point, examine the item to make sure that the wet portions of plastic are along the inside of the bag.[7]
- Arrange your damp plastic bags over a bag drying rack. Place your homemade or store-bought bag drying rack on a countertop, table, or other flat surface in your living space. If you don't have a drying rack on hand, look for any spokes, hooks, or other sturdy objects that you could drape the bag over. You could also place a chopstick in a drinking glass and drape your bag over that.[8]
- For instance, a mini birdhouse could work as an impromptu drying rack.[9]
- You can purchase bag drying racks online. These items can be wooden or metal, and are composed of multiple spokes that you can drape your plastic bags over.
- This method works best for Ziploc-style plastic bags. You can try drying your silicone bags this way, but a dishwasher is probably more efficient.[10]
- Place your bags on a clothesline if you don't have a drying rack handy. Arrange the bottom seam of your damp plastic bags on an outdoor clothesline, then secure the top of the bag into place with a clothespin. Only clip 1 side of the bag onto the clothesline so it can stay open and air-dry completely.[11]
- If you don't have a lot of room outside, you can set up an indoor clothesline instead.
- You can line-dry both plastic bags and reusable grocery bags.
- Wait until the inside of your bags are dry to the touch. Check on your bags on an hourly or daily basis to see if they're dry. If you see any leftover moisture or water droplets in your bags, leave them on the rack or clothesline for several more hours. Leave your reusable plastic or grocery bags be until they're fully dry to the touch.[12]
- If you use your bags when they're still damp, you could be setting yourself up for unwanted mold or mildew later.
- Wipe out your bag with a microfiber cloth if it's still damp. If your bag is taking too much time to air-dry, place a folded microfiber cloth inside. Seal or zip the end of the bag, then shake and squeeze the cloth inside of the plastic. Continue doing this for around 30 seconds, or until the inside of the bag is completely dry. Then, you can remove the cloth and use the bag again![13]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Water
- Dish soap
- Sponge
- Microfiber cloth
- Mild laundry detergent
- Drying rack (optional)
- Bag dryer (optional)
- Clothesline (optional)
- Clothespins (optional)
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| How to Wear a Dress Shirt Untucked Posted: 21 Mar 2020 09:00 AM PDT Although untucked shirts aren't a great option for formal events, they can add a layer of polish and style to a casual ensemble. Before selecting a dress shirt to wear, compare the garment against a few basic guidelines to see if it can be untucked. Then, you can experiment with different sweaters, jeans, and various kinds of shoes until you find a casual or formal outfit that works well for you! [Edit]Choosing the Right Dress Shirt - Select a shirt that only goes down to your zipper. Try on your dress shirt in front of a mirror, so you can see how long the shirt tails are. While you don't have to measure the garment, see if the hem drifts below the middle of your pant's zipper. If the shirt is long and baggy, set it aside and try on a different garment. Additionally, check that the shirt doesn't ride up on your midsection.[1]
- Untucked dress shirts look best when they're shorter in length overall.
- Lift up your arms to see how long or short your garment is. If your shirt lifts up to the point where you can see your midsection, then you shouldn't wear it untucked.
- Untuck shirts that have a straight hemline. Examine the bottom section of your shirt to see if it's straight or curved. While many dress shirts can be worn tucked or untucked, note that shirts with curved, uneven seams with obvious shirt tails are designed to be tucked into your pants.[2]
- Shirts with curved hemlines and shirt tails are designed to be tucked into dress pants, and are typically worn with jackets or blazers, or as part of a suit ensemble.
- Shirts with straight hems can be squared-off or curved along the bottom.
- Opt for dress shirts with loose collars to create a casual outfit. Pinch the fabric of your collar to see how stiff or loose the material is. If the collar is stuffed or made with an especially sturdy fabric, set the shirt aside for a more formal occasion. If the collar is loose, then you can repurpose the shirt for a business-casual or everyday look.[3]
- Shirts with tight, stiff collars are more designed to be paired with ties, dress pants, suits, and other formal attire.
- Pick out dress shirts that comfortably fit so you can look professional. Try on different garments to see if they fit over your back, shoulders, and midsection without being too tight or baggy. If the shirt is too loose, you might look unpolished. However, if you choose a garment that's too tight, your outfit might come off as awkward and uncomfortable. If the dress shirt doesn't fit properly, don't wear it untucked.[4]
- To ensure that your clothing fits comfortably, take some basic measurements and compare them to a sizing chart. This can help give you a better idea of what size shirt is best for your body type.
- Gauge the formality of the event before attending in an untucked shirt. Think about the purpose of your outing and determine if it's a fancy or casual event. If the event is considered black-tie, be sure to tuck in your dress shirt. If you're going out for drinks or to a casual party, then you'll be fine going out with an untucked shirt.[5]
- Always err on the side of caution when planning an outfit. If you aren't sure if the occasion is formal or casual, leave your dress shirt tucked in.
- For instance, you'll probably want to tuck in your shirt when attending a wedding, unless the event is explicitly described as a relaxed, casual.
[Edit]Creating a Casual Outfit - Roll up your sleeves for a more casual, on-the-go look. If you're leaving your shirt untucked, there's no reason to leave your arms constricted by long shirt sleeves! Take the cuff of your shirt sleeve and roll it backwards until you reach your elbow. Try to roll your sleeves evenly on both sides, so your outfit still looks polished and professional.[6]
- If you're planning an outfit for warmer weather, choose a short-sleeved dress shirt or polo shirt instead.
- Pair an untucked dress shirt with jeans to give off a casual vibe. Choose a comfortable pair of jeans in your preferred style. As you put the outfit together, check that the dress shirt doesn't fall below the middle of the zipper. You can finish off the outfit with a formal or casual pair of shoes, depending on your own personal preference.[7]
- For instance, try pairing a blue-patterned dress shirt with dark blue jeans. Create a relaxed look by rolling up the sleeves, or add a formal touch by sliding on a watch.
- Belts are an acceptable accessory to wear with an untucked shirt.[8]
- Keep the top 2 buttons undone to give yourself some breathing room. If you're not wearing a tie or similar accessory, you don't need to keep all of your dress shirt's buttons secured into place. Instead, leave the top buttons open, while the rest are still secured into place. If you'd prefer to create a more polished look, only leave the top collar button undone.[9]
- Leaving the top button tied will make your outfit stiff and uncomfortable.
- Pick sneakers or athletic shoes to create a more casual look. If you're planning to be on-the-go, opt for a pair of shoes that fit comfortably and provide you with a lot of mobility. If you don't like wearing sneakers or trainers, opt for tennis shoes or another type of comfortable footwear.[10]
- For example, try pairing a short-sleeved, untucked dress shirt with a pair of jeans and some comfortable tennis shoes.
[Edit]Building a Dressier Ensemble - Wear a dress shirt with nice pants or chinos to a formal setting. Instead of choosing a pair of baggy pants, opt for a pair of chinos or dress pants that have a sleek, professional look. Choose soft, muted colors that work well in an office or other professional atmosphere, like dark green or tan. For an especially comfortable and stylish ensemble, choose an untucked, short-sleeve dress shirt to complete your outfit.[11]
- Belts, watches, and aviators are great accessories to try with this type of outfit.
- For example, try pairing a blue short-sleeved dress shirt with a pair of green chinos, along with professional, neutral-toned desert boots.
- Slip on a sweater to create a stylish ensemble. Add an extra layer of warmth to your outfit during the colder months by slipping a sweater overtop of an untucked dress shirt. Be sure to select a dress shirt that fits correctly and doesn't fall over the midsection of your pants zipper.[12]
- While some people prefer to tuck in dress shirts beneath a sweater, there's nothing wrong with the bottom of the shirt being visible beneath the garment.
- For example, try slipping on a dark green sweater over a white dress shirt. Pair these items with a pair of jeans, along with a comfortable pair of loafers.
- For instance, a pair of loafers can go well with a pair of dark jeans.
- Avoid wearing jackets or blazers with an untucked shirt. While untucked shirts are a comfortable option for social gatherings and casual, everyday outfits, don't try to mix them into your especially formal attire. If you're choosing to wear a suit or blazer of any kind, keep your shirt tucked into the waistline of your pants.[13]
- If you're trying to stay warm, opt for a casual jacket or coat instead.
- Choose loafers if you're headed to a fancier location. When adding the finishing touches to your outfit, look for a pair of shoes that add a layer of polish to your outfit without appearing over-the-top. If you're headed to a party or other social gathering, slip on a pair of loafers to compliment the relaxed style of your untucked dress shirt.[14]
- Since an untucked shirt is only used for relaxed, casual occasions, you don't need to slip on fancy dress shoes or wingtips.
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