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Show Lakeside Review, Wednesday, March 9, 1988 Methods duplicate look B 0f wo4s. QHBasBiBBMODnanRai Quantum Perm Wave 'acid-washe- d' This popular, - faded and washed-ou- t look in denim is most commonly referred to as acid-washe- is safe for home laundry equipment. If home sewers have reser-vatio- about d. Although other names are used in merchandising this look (stone-washe- d, over-dye- blacks, d, etc.), the final product is basically distressed' denim. I Fashion-sewer- s are currently asking how they can duplicate this look at home, and thus recycle old denim jeans, jackets, etc. Unfortunately, the commercial bleaching process used to obtain distressed denim is a carefully guarded trade secret involving several bleaching procedures. For those fashion-sewer- s wishing to experiment, the following alternatives may be considered: i 1. Check with local dry cleaners who are presently advertising the duplication of the effect. This is an excellent, inexpensive alternative to recycling used denim. The greys, pin-strip- Youll Love It Shampoo ns putting d garments into the washing machine, the garment may be rinsed in a tub or sink before washing in a machine. stone-rubbe- . YOU JUST CANT BEAT Distressing denim shortens the life span of the garment. However, denim is still one of the most CLASSIFIED ADS Dis- tressed denim will most likely wear as long as mean jeans remain fashionable. Lakeside Review "Jii. & Set$3.50 Bast A Baautiful Oil s, durable fabrics around. $150 Only 9.50 PERM Painters Colleges Incorporated! 2971 Wash. Blvd. - 5523 S. 1900 W. OGDEN 392-575- 7 ROY 825-382- 5 g - .DAY CARS FOR YOUR CHILDREN CLASSES WHILE ATTENDING a acid-wash- ed dry-cleani- cost will result in considerable savings as compared to the purchase of new denim clothing. 2. Fashion sewers may also wish to check with fabric shops to see if they carry a newly develkit. oped This kit contains a pumice stone and directions for creating distressed denim at home. In a fairly simple procedure, a wet garment is rubbed with the stone to abrade the fabric, then washed in bleach and detergent. (The stone does not go into the washing machine.) The process may be repeated for a more distressed look. Follow directions acid-wash- ed d 5a c O o a a c 3 acid-wash- : : D o COD a a o : s c Door d a a c n c a o c aa v 3 .0 2 3r 3 n n O 1 la o a a ad .o a n a a a MIL ma-'teri- al et The manufacturers of the newkit asd sures consumers that this process ly developed . 1 stone-washe- .Quest Club lists results of contest Quest ITC Club held its annual speech contest Thursday evening, Feb. 18, at the Radisson Hotel Barlow Room. - Following the dinner the speech contest was held. Winners of the contest were: first place, Earlene Walker; second place, Joan Hofer; third place, Mary ; i d I j f x SPECIAL TAGGED ITEMS REDUCED AS MUCH AS 7 Includes Fabrics Only. Tags must remain attached to bolt to allow discount over 30, 5 ATTTMBK MEW IPIEECE New Look Brand only. Limited to stock on hand. No Holds, Special Orders, Transfers, or Rain Checks. pattern. Program chairman was Lou Ann Wallace. Judges were Ann Reivis, Anna Campbell, and Francis Fields. Speech contest chairman was Joan Hofer with Earlene Walker, Lou Ann Wallace and Leslie Stringham as committee mem- All sizes included in every flDMDMID im bers. 2 fff Drysdale. T Quest International Training and Communication Club meets at the Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Guests are welcome and the club is taking applications for membership. For more information, call Joan Hofer at 773-040- Queen Size 90x108 2 Lb. Fiber Bond Limited to Stock on Hand 2. 0 Classified Can Find It. o a a a a a o o o o a a o c a aorn a a a o c a a d a c a a DO o a a exactly. 3. If you want to experiment, a diluted bleach solution can be cal residues. LJ a ODD u o a non-chlori- sprayed on denim. For best results, use a real indigo denim with a white waft, rather than a piece-dye- d fabric, to get the best fade. Ideally, you should test the with various dilutions of bleach so youll know about how long it takes to work. - Never use bleach full strength; a cup of chlorine bleach in a gallon of water makes a strong solution. The bleach is then sprayed on with an atomizer to create a pattern. You can increase the fading by garment with rubbing the still-wa pumice stone of any abrasive material. Once youve achieved the desired effect, thoroughly wash out the garment right away to stop the action of the bleach. Distressed denim has its critics. This bleaching procedure, done either commercially at home, is a very abrasive process resulting in a worn fabric. Broken stitches or holes may result. This is still in keeping with todays fashion look, though. Commercially treated garments are processed in equipment specially designed for stone washing. Home laundry equipment needs protection from stone and chemi- u o c tKB closid: 2Z' taexss. It V g |