How To Dye a Leather Jacket - Turning a Brown Jacket Black!

[@definitelynotashark1799]

Omg I'm so glad I found this. I just bought a gorgeous leather jacket second hand and COMPLETELY missed the fact that it was listed as brown, because the pictures looked like a faded greyish black. I was so bummed out, so I'm happy to see that this actually seems easy enough in a video. Thanks!

[@kvn.sng_]

Same xD

[@Styledunderlupus]

I love how organized you are with how you deliver the steps to follow. Thank you!

[@letitiakiu]

This is the highest of compliments lol thank you!

[@umarbutt2380]

Touché.

[@matthewholmes7597]

@@letitiakiu Hi Letitia Kiu how are you looking nice in your leather jacket

[@krobinson5992]

Very informative. Just purchased a silver leather jacket for 20 dollars still with tags on...brought it home and my son said it looked too flashy...fits so well though...thinking of dying it at some point

[@schreck5493]

Just turned a knee high heel pair of off white boots to a beautiful cognac color and they look and feel amazing. I used the brands you did and the boots look like brand new again.

[@Frunze42]

I followed your instructions to a T and the result is great. I purchased a synthetic bristle SLANTED brush on amazon. The slant helped get into tight places. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@kirstenyoutube7411]

At first I was not a fan of the idea since I thought the brown looked really nice and vintage, and black is pretty "basic" nowawadays, but it looks SO good! You did an amazing job!

[@letitiakiu]

Thank you so much! Yes, I was worried this DIY would be a "waste" in a sense because someone else would totally prefer it as a worn brown. I'm so happy it turned out well so now I can wear it to death

[@charlieisamonster]

Great job. Turned out looking amazing. I actually preferred the brown but I understand why you’d change it. The end result looked professional.

[@kenlogan]

Awesome video. I found a beautiful Wilson bomber jacket, but there is a whitish stain on the sleeve, but after watching your video I'm buying it. Thank You so much!!

[@alyalexandra8564]

I've just did my black leather jacket, not so black though 🤭 and I followed your advice and looks amazing. Also I've been using the same products as well 😍 thank you😍

[@internziko]

This chick is resourceful and absolutely adorable!

[@kramssog4362]

Thank you just got my brown dye for an airforce military bomber brown leather. acetone now and now minkoil paste . Cool thanks

[@SugarCyanideDeVika]

It seemed to come out with a warm black. which is really good. Do you think if you have done a second coat it would be a truer black? Thank you for sharing this! I am totes doing this to all the brown leather stuff I find now!

[@letitiakiu]

Right after dyeing it was a warm black, and then after applying mink oil you can see a clear difference and in person it's almost a true black! I think because of my colour grading, the video is a touch warmer as well, but it's possible it could be even darker with a second coat!

[@giovannirevilla2638]

I’ve just bought a vintage Diesel leather jacket and it has some wears of use all over. The idea you did is one of the best video I’ve seen🙌🏻 I will be doing this very soon👍🏻

[@blacksweettee]

Great job! I'm loving the jacket in black, way better.👍🏾 What made me laugh was, "This isn't child proof, Its everybody proof."🤣🤣 I feel you, anytime I try to open anything child proof. 🥰

[@letitiakiu]

SQUISH BOTTLES ARE THE GREATEST DESIGN FLAW

[@blacksweettee]

@@letitiakiu 😂😂❤️👍🏾

[@cristal.carrillo]

wow! that jacket came out looking really good

[@letitiakiu]

Thank you Cristal!

[@jessefoulk]

That's awesome how well it turned out. From the video it looks new.

[@andyArt5]

It looks slick in black. I’m about to do this to an old brown suede jacket.

[@samcashmere415]

Thanks heaps for the video. Im about to colour change my motorcycle suit from white/black to all black. Hopefully it turns out this good!

[@rtroiani]

Thanks! I was about to dye brow motorcycle saddlebags black and this was helpful!

[@freemenofengland2880]

Superb tutorial expertly edited. Just the info I required, my vintage black motorcycle jacket is showing through brown patina so I'm going to follow your steps to re-dye it black.

[@Izzo-io2ou]

Wow, you did a great job on that jacket. Looks great. I am going to dye my bike seat. I have a two tone seat black in the sides, and a brown leather seat. My bike is pretty much all matte black, engine and all. The little chrome that it did have has already been switched out, the top of the seat is the only thing left. Wish me luck, and thanks again!

[@ebiweniibariweni3807]

Lovely outcome.

[@diegojamesrobles7405]

This is a BOSS ass video! Thank you for posting.

[@yudiherdiana4979]

Really nice result. Well done!

[@cartoonfanboy9139]

Whoa! You look totally rad in that black leather jacket! Vroom, vroom!😎🏍

[@kirthiga8195]

OUUU love the transformation girl. Damnnnn

[@letitiakiu]

you'd love to dye all your things black I know

[@kirthiga8195]

@@letitiakiu I mean, not EVERYTHING lol

[@redflame44]

excellent job... i'm in the process of doing the same to a leather jacket.... thanks for your video :)

[@snarkymarmoset]

It looks amazing! I have a few jackets to try this out on, thanks for the tips. ♥️♥️

[@letitiakiu]

Hope it turns out well!

[@ryantanner6014]

Hey I’m looking to do a similar thing with my jacket I was just wondering how the dye held up after a year? I’m not so worried about it fading as long as it still looks black. :)

[@TheDanj1975]

I just bought a leather jacket from the thrift store for $20. I will definitely be doing this to it to restore the leather. Thanks.

[@Famouzlastwrds]

This video was so useful! Can't wait to try my pants.

[@papillon2135]

Omgg it looks perfect!

[@letitiakiu]

Thank you!

[@grimscraggletag6799]

Fantastic job, Letitia! 😊

[@aislinnthelion]

I’m excited to see the outcome :) Love you’re videos, hope you and everyone reading this are doing good

[@letitiakiu]

Thank you! Hope you're staying safe as well

[@MarS-314-STL]

AMAZING JOB... INSPIRING....ACETONE.... 1) WHICH DID YOU USE 2) THINK THE NAIL POLISH ACETONE WILL WORK (or is that the same)?

[@dietblond]

Omg it looks soooo good! It’s so exciting when you do all the research and really nail a project 😍

[@danielatorrespino]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@inspectorBob88]

This looks so good! I’m about to do my own did you hang it to dry or leave it on that lay spot ?

[@SC-uh3ue]

Can't wait to see you wear this in person!

[@Coffeetime1991]

Looks amazing 🎉

[@raechelyndawn2580]

It looks really good! I’m ready to do it on a fringed leather jacket (black and brown) ugh. I’ve had this fringed jacket for years and have never worn it because of the ugly color.

[@frankcastle3827]

That came out gOod

[@LilyMandrake]

Hi, how did the jacket hold up? Was there any colour transfer to handbags? Thank you :)

[@maureenrose9166]

Hello..I'm new to your channel. What a great transformation for this leather jacket! Beautiful job! I have sun bleach on the arm of my brown leather jacket and I need to redye it ( or make an attempt).... Thank you for sharing this inspiring video!

[@snicketylemon6669]

Do you recommend taping off any silver hardware to avoid staining? Or is it not necessary?

[@stephenlepore4476]

looks great! good work!

[@firewordsparkler]

Omg this looks fantastic

[@letitiakiu]

I don't think you'd even notice it used to be a brown jacket

[@j36793]

best tutorial on here thanks love

[@nomaichi]

that turned out great! excellent job as always

[@alyagoff276]

Such a cool idea!

[@OhMyGoshJazmine]

Love! You did an amazing job

[@letitiakiu]

Thanks Jasmine!

[@jc5112]

Thanks for sharing your video now I have a question for you any suggestions on how to dye mens wool long coat. Thanks 🙇🏻

[@designsbygracez4274]

this is so cool! Love your videos💞

[@letitiakiu]

Thank you!

[@AB-nb2ic]

Love it! Great job

[@KiwiFilmAIRCCS]

Great ! Thanks for the Great Tips!

[@honeybdream]

Fun fact: Gap clothing has the manufacturing date on most clothing 🌟💡

[@finnessedfashions9221]

Wowww sis you did a great job !

[@joeyatkins1504]

Awesome job !

[@tm1783]

Looks great, and awesome instructions! Any idea if this would work in reverse? I have a black jacket and chaps I’d like to make a vintage brown.

[@laszloszidonia571]

You can not dye it a lighter colour only darker.

[@MrThingsI]

Only leather paint would be able to make it a lighter color but you wouldn’t be able to get a vintage looking brown on it

[@FlambeauxLaveau]

I'll be doing mine soon. Did the hardware get brighter on it's own or did you clean off the excess dye? Cause, I'm kinda hoping the shiny silver stays blacked out a little..

[@FreeSpeechIsDead]

Nice job!

[@vintagecladius]

What a great idea! I really want to try this on an ivory leather jacket I have. Maybe dying it a light brown would work. Love you and your videos!

[@letitiakiu]

Yes! Keep in mind streaky/blotchiness is easier to tell on lighter pieces. Good luck!

[@riannatripp6594]

I wonder would this work on a tan leather skirt?

[@edsim6021]

Is isopropyl alcohol the same.? Doesn't acetone smell bad.?

[@stevecarpenter9931]

I wouldn't have the patience to do all that. I have 2 luxurious black leather biker jackets and 3 pairs of black leather jeans. I'm looking to buy a black leather trench coat soon.

[@SirGolfalot-]

Easy peasy good video

[@lorenzoapodaca7363]

Does the dye paint run off should it rain? How has it held up?

[@belindaphu8458]

Looks great

[@hoxton0932]

Hi How's the jacket holding up? I'm thinking about doing the same to my leather jacket. Do you think I can change red to black?

[@johnjamatia9188]

Hi Letitia, how can i remove bright brown colour on my leather jacket and then dye to black?

[@MuddyBootsOutdoors]

How long did you have to dry it out before you applied the sealer? Or do you do that immediately after you dry it with a rag?

[@Abdodngk]

wow such a infomative video! I'm thinking to dye my blue leather jacket to black. How does it hold up after 4 month?!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Great job!

[@BraveProgramZ]

Doing this also dyed the stitching? I'm wanting to dye a grey leather jacket to black and was wondering about this. I figured the stitching wouldn't take the dye, but it looks amazing either way. And you dyed yours from brown. At least grey is a bit closer to black.

[@alialmuhammed3820]

Hi, great job. The jacket looks new. Is it real leather or faux leather?

[@shirasezan]

hi please do you know if can i use mineral oil as a conditioner for a soft leather coat?

[@mustafadiallo3153]

Did the dye stain the buttons at all? I’d like to do this on a brown belt I have, but it has a lot of silver hardware I don’t want to ruin

[@irfan_yusuf_shaikh]

Hey! I tried to dye my beige jacket black, but it won't work on the stitches. Any inputs?

[@erikaabreu2689]

Do you think if I bought like 2 of these my red leather jacket will turn black

[@maasheetlaksheetalbhajan2120]

Mam I have orange leather jacket I want to turn into black ..how can I change the colour

[@nuffysbuilds3750]

Great video thanks for sharing, I hope you don’t mind if I mention you in the future on my channel. I will be look at restoring some old motorcycle leathers. Cheers Nuffys Builds

[@Viita-m1u]

Girl, I just want to let you know that only the left side of the video's audio works. I was going CRAZY because I tried all of my earphones and my airpods thinking there was something wrong with them but it's just your audio LOL

[@Wahlrusberg]

going to attempt this with a sherpa lined/collared jacket...pray for me

[@Mike-lm8tp]

How much quantity you consumed for 1 jacket? Thanks for sharing your video

[@crashercrusher]

Where did you get the jacket from?

[@f.r.1998]

Can i do this with pleather?

[@danmaodi3940]

Thanks for sharing! May I have the product number as I see there're quite few of bottles. I need a one particularly for leather jacket (black). Thanks!

[@curtconroy8789]

How do you think this technique would work on a tan vtg ( schott) Moto Jacket? Do you think a black dye job would be successful, or should I just recondition the old leather, leave it tan and not risk ruining it?

[@wholesomebybecky]

I'd be interested in this too!

[@alysewilton3211]

I have a blue lamb skin jacket that I'd love to dye black. I'm so nervous though! Considering trying to find someone professional to do it.

[@SALIM86]

Great you look beautiful gorgeous lovely especially in that leather jacket simply stunning

[@deetsnot3745]

hi I just bought an alpinestars jacket that's dark brown and I'm thinking of dying it black , but before i possibly destroy a $500 jacket i was wondering how yours has been holding up ? btw your turned out great !

[@wholesomebybecky]

Similar situation here hahah, would love to hear how the dye on the jacket is holding up!

[@jameelarosetafoya0143]

I'm dying brown leather pants I found 4$10dollar make ya holler @thrift store yeah. I'm dying them black to match jacket. Cost efficient kinda ..time consuming a pain in my ass but worth it lol. 10days in ty for this so I can complete the finishing my fun project ty

[@lewrossi2566]

I just bought a very nice leather motorcycle jacket. It looks like an Elvis tour jacket.with Red and black and white .. I want it all black. I hope this works

[@99cone]

Does anyone know what the name of that dye was I didn't catch the name

[@Arlenedesigner]

Best video thanks

[@ANNNNE9]

I have polyurethane “leather” pants. How do you suggest I dye them?? I’m worried the dye will just bead off when I try.

[@letitiakiu]

Yes, unfortunately as PU is a synthetic, non porous material, it cannot be dyed

[@ANNNNE9]

Shoot...even if the polyurethane is quite soft? It’s nylon on the inside don’t know if that makes a difference

[@rwinkler4321]

This was fun :)

[@searsa898]

Honestly you gave the jacket many more years

[@lamontkhoza2856]

I really have a light brown leather jacket compared to yours, it's really brown. So would this work for me?

[@Shalimar_trailsss]

you can apply a second layer if the first layer is fully dry.

[@Momikumoo]

Could i do this with a beige jacket?

[@aylin7409]

Did you ever wash this jacket? I have heard some people wash their jacket at cold temperature. Would this color be waterproof?

[@R2D2-V2D2]

I dyed my $1200 leather jacket in jet black Angelus dye and applied LP on it, problem is lot of dye is bleeding making everything like hands black, any help? Thanks

[@alyssaschuschu]

Did you seel it?

[@R2D2-V2D2]

@@alyssaschuschu I tried different things finally rubbed cleaned it with turpentine and washed it finally it stopped bleeding, thanks

[@jessicap7090]

Did the terpentine damage your jacket or change the black at all? I’m having similar issues

[@R2D2-V2D2]

@@jessicap7090 no later I washed it once and waxed it, it’s still pretty dark, but please try at little portion it could be different for different leather! Btw it had smell for sometime but eventually it goes away, best wishes