How To Make Clothes Look Old

There is a lingo used for clothes that look older than they really are – Distressed clothes. The sharp ‘newly bought’ look will be altered to look ragged due to the weather – as if the clothes have been in use for a long time. looks like it has aged naturally. The main things that distinguish a new fabric or garment are color, texture, shine, presence of stains, signs of wear and tear including crumbs, tearing and fraying. There are many ways to bring back these sad marks and textures.Many times washing and dryingThis is of course easy – wash the clothes several times with strong detergent to fade its color. You can rub it briefly and then let it dry similarly for wrinkles. If that’s still not enough, hang your clothes on direct sunlight (for a long time) to fade completely and make clothes look old.Rubbing with thingsYou can rub clothes with rough things – sandpaper is often used. But anything that can stir up the fibers is helpful here. All are used to create natural looking marks and even holes in the fabric. Worn clothing hems are one of the most important signs of old clothing. , cuffs, armpits.Chemical treatmentsBleaching involves the use of chemicals to fade clothes where selective wear and tear will occur – you can fade the color outside of wrinkles, near the neck, on the shoulders, etc. Or use a spray bottle with solvents. bleach solution to dot Similar but less effective is using Hydrogen Peroxide solution on clothes and then drying in the sun.Apply paintYou can either dip the fabric in a very (very) diluted solution of brown or black or gray paint/dye or selectively apply the color to the stained areas such as the neckline, the hem of the shirt. Dark brown for stains, light yellow for deep sweat stains and light gray for mold stains. Check an inconspicuous spot to see if the color is exactly what you want it to be. One note is not to use too much paint as it can cause the fabric to stiffen.Stretch fabric Read more: How to keep yarn tangle-free You can stretch natural fibers by hanging when wet, putting heavy objects in a bag.Remove stitchesLoosen the stitches of the top corners of the bag and the ends of the collar for a naturally aged look.Dyeing tea/coffeeUse a very dilute solution of coffee or tea to dye your clothes to make them look brown and older. Remember that you want your clothes to still be usable after you’re done with related articles: How to create a tearing effect on jeans; 15 ways to sew ripped jeans.Read more: how to switch to wear & tear