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How to Bleach Tribal Designs on Clothing

by Jessie Daye

First published: September 17, 2015 | Updated: June 22, 2026

Sometimes you just need to bleach the hell out of your life. I did this last week …. and it felt sooooooooooooo good. 😉 And then I bleached some socks, shirts, and leggings …. with a tribal pattern of course …. because why not? Scroll down for the easy tutorial. Xx

How to Bleach Tribal Designs on Clothing

Author: Jessie Daye
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  1. Directions:
    What you needBleach PenCotton socks (100% cotton)
    Directions
  2. Using your bleach pen, create your pattern on your socks and leave the bleach on the cotton for at least 30 minutes until it bleaches the sock.
    NOTE:If you do not use 100% cotton it may not work. Also, if your socks are not thick, place a piece of cardboard inside the sock do the bleach does not bleed through to the other side.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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