Comments on: Salvaging bleach-stained pants

By: Frugal Babe

Frugal Babe — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:12:59 +0000

Great work! I got my whole maternity wardrobe from thrift stores, and although I had to fix a few things here and there, I had a ton of stuff (no clothes burn-out at 8 months!), and spent about $100 total.Frugal Babe's last blog post..Cloth Diapers Really Are The Frugal Way

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:44:41 +0000

I like them so far! I haven’t had a chance to wear them yet. I’m not wearing any pants yet, really. It’s just too warm for that.

Shorts and skirts and capris for a little bit longer, I think.

By: Alyssa @ Keeping the Kingdom First

Alyssa @ Keeping the Kingdom First — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:34:46 +0000

Gap pants are the best; they last forever!Have you worn these yet, Kacie? They seem very practical and versatile for pregnancy.Alyssa @ Keeping the Kingdom First's last blog post..Tomorrow's Coupon Preview: July 27th

By: Jerry Dill

Jerry Dill — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:51:41 +0000

Thank you! I cannot tell you how many times I have done this. I just need to get the right colored sharpie markers to match all of my pants.

By: T

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:15:56 +0000

Vinegar is cheaper, but I thought I’d mention a solution I use. My mom quilts and uses Retayne to set dyes before cutting and sewing. I wash all of our bright and dark colored clothing in it before wearing. It helps keep things looking new and protects other items in the same load from being colored.

By: Saph @ Walk With Me

Saph @ Walk With Me — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:40:47 +0000

That’s a great idea! Love the ideas of the other commentors. I’ll have to try the Rit Dye on some of my clothes that seem to somehow one by one get bleach spots on them.

By: Kookaburra

Kookaburra — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:05:08 +0000

Great cover-up job! And you’re right that it’s high enough, that it should be covered by a shirt.

The other thing I was thinking was that people looove to stare at preggo bellies so most people will be concentrating on your size and probably making baby small talk to you. So they’d never even take the time to notice a spot. Ha! Enjoy all those random conversations with total strangers about breastfeeding, diapering, birthing, etc.

By: Zombie Money

Zombie Money — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:04:18 +0000

Good frugal idea :) I remember I ruined a shirt or two with bleach......never again! lolZombie Money's last blog post..2 more banks flop - First Heritage and First National Bank of Nevada

By: MrsMoney

MrsMoney — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:02:20 +0000

Kacie, What if you bought some Rit dye and just re dyed them black? That may be a permanent solution. :) Great bargain!!MrsMoney's last blog post..Proof of Payment from National City Everyday Rewards Visa!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:47:25 +0000

I haven’t tried this, but using a black Rub-a-Dub marker may work even better. They’re like Sharpies, but stay in fabric better when you wash it. We used to use them to label clothes when I was in Junior ROTC.