Machine or air dry. Tip - To lighten the color of a jacket you'd like to update, use Rit FastFade. To lighten the color of a non-denim jacket, use Rit Color Remover. Never use chlorine bleach to lighten color as it can damage the fiber and prevent dye absorption. Prepare dye bath according to package directions.
Clip clothespins onto dry jeans in any desired pattern.
Dip the jeans into the dye bath for approximately one minute. Leaving them in longer may result in a less-defined pattern because the fabric underneath the pins will begin to absorb the dye. With the clothespins still intact, rinse the jeans thoroughly under cold, running water until the water runs clear. Remove the clothespins to reveal the pattern. Rinse again in cold water until the water runs clear.