# DIY Tie-Dye Denim These Homemade Tie-Dye Jeans Cost Next to Nothing to Make By M | Published 2014-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiedye-jeans References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/picks/how-to-tie-dye-your-denim/?utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-tie-dye-your-denim) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co) Turn a pair of unworn pants into a new pair of sparkling tie-dye jeans with this simple at home tutorial. All you need is a few bottles of colorful dye and a pair of light-colored denim to get yourself a new look that is super colorful for fall. If you have a pair of unworn white jeans laying around your home now is the time to get them out and upcycle them into a fresh pair of pants. All you need is a couple colors of fabric dye and a foam brush. Begin by picking three vibrant colors that will match well together -- like pink, purple and blue. Dip your foam brush into the fabric dye and create sporadic splashes in each of the colors all over the pants. Go back in with a clean dampened brush and slightly blend the colors together for a seamless gradient look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Tie-dye Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to incorporate customization and personalization into their products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The upcycling trend encourages brands to create sustainable fashion collections using eco-friendly materials. - **At-home Crafting:** Brands can offer DIY kits for consumers to make their own tie-dye denim, tapping into the growing interest in self-directed activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create new lines or limited edition collections that incorporate self-customization and upcycling trends. - **Arts and Crafts:** There is an opportunity for art supply companies to create tie-dye kits for at-home crafting and DIY projects. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce retailers can offer DIY tie-dye denim kits online, making it easy for customers to create their own fashion trends at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Fashion Color Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-denim-1.md) - [Denim-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleached-denim-air-jordan.md) - [Blue-Dyed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u1500ji.md) - [Denim-Upholstered Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas.md) - [Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-furniture1.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobranded-jeans.md) - [Laidback Indigo-Dyed Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-indigodipped-collection.md) - [Denim Take-Back Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-5.md)