I admit the excitement I feel when I spot a clearance item that I love. This Forever 21 denim jacket had the beloved red marker x-ing out the original $27.90 with the new price of $7.99. SCORE! I snatched it up and here is what happened next:

Tape off areas you do not wish to lighten.  I use duct tape for its thickness and willingness to stick to any fabric.  Next use a paint brush and Splashless Clorox Bleach and thoroughly saturate/wet the area you want to bleach.  I used a plastic cutting board to prevent it from bleeding onto the back of the jacket.

Continue saturating the areas to maintain wetness.  If the bleach dries out it stops lifting.

Once you have it lifted, wash it in warm water and squeeze out excess water.  (I also dipped both sleeves in a small bowl of bleach to tip them.)

Follow directions on RIT Dye.

I am thrilled with the finished jacket.  I must thank my super man, Todd for helping me with this project.  I also must give huge thanks to Amanda, p!ay stylist, for rocking the jacket while leaning against a mini van after a LONG LONG week of hair.

**Bonus tip… Grab another light colored boring item out of your closet & give it a new life…. Drop it into your RIT Dye bath….

My example…

Since the dress was made of lace and silk, both fabrics reacted differently to the red dye creating a very cool effect.  It was a surprise to me and I love it!   (The burgundy jacket is in a “how to Brig” blog post a few below this one….)

Have zero expectations when you start a project so you can free your mind of fear.  Have fun!!  Brig
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