I love tie dye projects. I think the first time I ever tie dyed anything was at a middle school girls sleep over party-and it was so fun! Today Katie has made us a sweet summer tie dye DIY.
Hi Everyone I'm Katie of I go by Katie & I'm excited to share a fun DIY with you while Elsie takes some time off to enjoy her wedding & I am so excited for her! Now here's how to make this super easy & chic spotted tie dye top!
Supplies you will need:
Small glass marbles
Rubber bands
Fabric dye (I used Jacquard Procion MX dye but good old Rit will do) - if you've never used fabric dye before, don't worry it's super easy!
Bucket
Measuring cups
Gloves
A cotton blouse or tee shirt - whatever you like as long as it's 100% cotton. (I picked up the one I used here at Forever 21.)
To begin mix your dye according to the instructions on the box or bottle for tub dying fabric. Next prep your shirt.
Decide where you would like your spots, I chose to place them randomly in clusters. Put a marble behind the cloth of the shirt & pinch it around bottom. Then wrap it tightly at the base with a rubber band. The rubber band will prevent the dye from reaching the fabric under it creating the spot.
Now you are ready to dye your shirt, place it in the dye bath you've prepared & stir it so the dye saturates the shirt equally. Follow the directions given with your dye for how long you should leave your shirt in the dye bath. Once you've reached that number run your shirt under cold water until most of the dye has been rinsed away then undo all of your rubber bands. Keep rinsing until the water runs clear. Finally machine wash your shirt on cold & hang to dry. All done! Flaunt your lovely new summery chic tie dye top.
I hope you've enjoyed my fun & easy DIY!
Katie
This is so beautiful. I've never seen tie-dye look so chic before. I think it has a lot to do with the beautiful colour palette.
Posted by: Libby | May 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM
love this!
Posted by: maria | May 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Such an awesome look! I never would have guessed it was tie dye!
Posted by: Sara S. | May 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Oh heck yes! I am so doing this!!
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | May 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I am definitely trying this. It looks wonderful! Thanks for the step by step directions too!
Posted by: Sonya | May 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Love this!
Posted by: reeve | May 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM
How lovely! I am definitely bookmarking this for a summer project!!
Posted by: Alyssa | May 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM
This is so much fun! Great summer project for a weekend with friends. Thanks :)
Posted by: Mademoiselle Marie | May 13, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Wow! I'm loving this technique! Thanks for sharing it!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Costanza | May 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM
I love this! Such a fun summer idea!
Posted by: Arianna @ Laughter & Linguini | May 13, 2011 at 01:04 PM
beautiful! this is so chic and elegant but so easy :) thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Paige | May 13, 2011 at 01:09 PM
So pretty! I love the cut of that shirt too - very flattering and fun for warmer weather!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 13, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Such cute tie dye DIY!
Posted by: Nury | May 13, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Oh wow tie dye made chic hehe, love it!
Posted by: J'Ann | May 13, 2011 at 01:56 PM
I need more pics :(
Posted by: Monina | May 13, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I can't believe tie-dye can look like this!
Posted by: Kate | May 13, 2011 at 02:46 PM
How cute!!! I have to do this...now! :) LOL!!!!
Posted by: Marissa | May 13, 2011 at 03:13 PM
very cool! you could do so many fun variations!
Posted by: kat | May 13, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Gorgeous! Possibly the most elegant tie-dye I've seen.
Posted by: Meg | May 13, 2011 at 03:59 PM
cool:)
Posted by: Nina C. | May 13, 2011 at 04:42 PM