03-02-2009, 05:54 PM
just take a pot of coffee let it cool, dump it in a small bucket and set the shirt in it.It will not be too dark.trust me.Or you can start with a light tan shirt, and use the coffee for the front stain.I used a tan shirt.It saves a lot of steps, plus you only see the front of the shirt anyway, so it does not really matter how the back or sides look.Personally on the fraying method, I also use scissors.I poke the holes, then take the tip of the scissor around the edges of the holes and poke it through a little then pull outward.I use this method for the bottom of pants legs and for heavier shirts.But for t-shirts, and other thin material , the grater and sanding block ideas work perfectly.