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
That looks so rad!
Posted by: Heather | May 13, 2011 at 06:12 PM
This is so pretty! I can't remember the last time I tie died!
Posted by: Caitlin | May 13, 2011 at 07:47 PM
fabulous and so easy-seeming:)
Posted by: HannahJ | May 13, 2011 at 07:56 PM
oh my gosh~ way to kick it old school,,, my first tie dye was at girl guide camp in the woods, and trust me, i did not think it was as cool as what katie has came up with! time to bring it back, ladies!!!!!
Posted by: rebecca | May 13, 2011 at 08:53 PM
ah, i dig it. super creative! thanks for the DIY!
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Posted by: kim | May 13, 2011 at 09:05 PM
very very cool, katie.
Posted by: kelsey | May 13, 2011 at 09:28 PM
i love doing tie dye, i love seeing how it turns out. A great DIY.
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Posted by: Zoe | May 14, 2011 at 02:39 AM
i love this tutorial! so fun and easy. thanks, katie! (:
Posted by: laura | May 14, 2011 at 04:44 AM
so easy and so cute! I am definitely doing this this weekend!
-B
Posted by: Bekah | May 14, 2011 at 07:38 AM
What a fantastic idea! This is so amazing.
Posted by: MG | May 14, 2011 at 08:45 AM
This is definitely something I'm going to have to try. I've never been a big fan of tie-die, but this is actually amazingly appealing. It's so simple and pretty. Reminds me more of the classic batik paintings than the 60s hippie movement. :D
Now to find the right shirt.... hmmm....
Posted by: Otter Mei | May 14, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Is there a trick to the square shaped detail verses a circular? I havent done it yet but I am worried mine will be circles, and yours are much more desireable.
Posted by: Grace | May 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM
this is such a cool idea!
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These are all very beautiful, I like very much
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Posted by: prom dress | May 16, 2011 at 08:50 PM
cute!!! really great idea. they're so fun for summer and casual looks.
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Posted by: coachs hansbags | May 18, 2011 at 02:41 AM
This is pretty good! And I like the purple hue.
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Posted by: meiyun0313 | May 19, 2011 at 12:16 AM
I just tried this and the rubber bands did not prevent the colour from bleding through. Any ideas what went wrong? We followed the directions to a T.
Posted by: Robin | June 30, 2011 at 05:35 PM
This is a new technique for me. Usually it's just the accordion and rubber bands. Great pattern to play around with by the way.
Posted by: Anna | December 12, 2011 at 09:37 AM