We can see why it is one of the most popular pieces of clothing this season. This love-inspired lookup can be worn with any outfit, and will brighten up any room. You can even make them! You can recreate the most popular looks from the runway right at home with just a few supplies and an afternoon. Here’s how to tie dye like an expert and take the world by storm.
Tie Dye Product Essentials
Tie-dyeing clothing is a fun and easy way to have fun. Here’s what you need to do:
- Rubber gloves
- Rubber bands and elastic strings as well as hair elastics
- A towel and tablecloth
- Bleach or dye
- Plastic spray bottles or squeeze bottles
- T-shirt , Dress , Trousers, or a Skir that you’d like to tie dye.
Choose the design
This trend has endless possibilities. You can make tie dye pieces in many different ways and still create unique designs. You can choose from traditional spirals, a chevron technique or a heart-shape. This project is unique because you can create something truly unique – just like yourself.
Prepare the Space
Although tie dyeing clothing pieces is a lot of fun, they can also be very messy. To protect your work surface, you should lay down a towel/sheet before setting up. A large container and drying rack are necessary for creating ice. Next, you will need to take the T-shirt/article of apparel that you want to design and prepare the tools.
Tie Dye Patterns
Spiral Bullseye Tie Dye
The traditional spiral tie dye design, which is easy to reproduce, is one of my favorite styles. Pre-soaking a white T-shirt and dyeing it with colored dye will be the first step. Rubber bands can then be added.
- Lay the T-shirt flat on both sides. Find the middle of the fabric using your armpits and pinch it. Start by pinching the center of the T-shirt. Then, place the cloth on the table and twist it to form a tight circle. The material will absorb less dye and ink if the folds are closer together.
- Once you have mastered feathering, lay the curled fabric flat to retain its shape. To do this, slide rubber bands on top. To create pizza-like wedges, place at least three to four of them in opposite positions.
- Pick the shade that you prefer and color the whole thing with it. Begin by drawing around the shapes edges and then filling in the rest. Continue to cover the remaining sections with your chosen colors. Flip the shirt over, and repeat the process.
- Allow the ink to dry for 24 hours before you remove the rubber bands and unfold the fabric. Wash the T-shirt once the dye has dried. Now you’re good to go.
Stripe Tie Dye
A striped pattern is a fun way to tie dye your shirt. It’s possible to choose shades such as baby blue, pink, and red. This is a great way to add a unique touch to your wardrobe. You will need gloves, a T-shirt and rubber bands. Make sure to prepare a dye bath in the color you prefer before you begin. Mix the color and activater in a tub.
- Soak the T-shirt in water. You can then wring the T-shirt out to remove any moisture. Then, gather the top portion of the fabric. You will get a set bold, white stripes by wrapping a rubber band around the fabric several times.
- Continue the same steps for the T-shirt’s body. Make sure that each rubber band is evenly distributed throughout the fabric. If you like different designs, you can use different sizes.
- Place the clothing in the dye bath you have prepared earlier. Use a spatula, or spoon to spread the color evenly on the T-shirt.
- Allow the T-shirt to soak in the dye for at least an hour. After the dye has dried, remove the T-shirt and wash any excess color.
Heart Tye-Dye
This is your chance to show off your heart. This adorable and flirty tie-dye design will make a great casual outfit. You will need a pre-soaked T shirt, colored ink, rubber band, gloves, and other accessories for this project.
- Place the T-shirt on a flat surface. Fold it in the middle from the sleeve. Use a washable marker to trace half the heart shape on the fabric.
- Start by pinching the fabric near the bottom of your marked heart. Then, fanfold the sides of the shape. As you move around the line, take your time and ensure that you have your T-shirt. Attach your rubber band to the top of the material.
- You can add more stripes to your design by adding a few rubber bands to the bottom of the T-shirt. Start filling the heart with dye. You need to be careful when coloring in this area. The ink can be applied to the remainder of the fabric. Repeat the process on the opposite side.
- After dyeing is complete, place the T-shirt in a bag. You should ensure that the colors don’t touch each other as they could bleed. Wrap the fabric in a bag and remove any air. After waiting eight hours, rinse the bag in a tub.
