DIY Shibori Tie Dye Shirt
Create a beautiful statement piece for your wardrobe using the shibori technique.
Tie-dye is super trendy right now; but there's more to it than just brightly colored t-shirts and swirl designs. Elevate your look and breathe new life into a plain, old white shirt with the shibori tie dye technique. Originating in Japan, this technique involves a unique bit of folding, twisting, and binding fabric before dyeing it indigo– every creation is one-of-a-kind! This DIY shibori tie dye shirt looks great with jeans and is perfect for a casual evening out on the town.
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Materials List
- Tulip® Shibori Tie-Dye Kit
- White shirt
- Shibori tube
- Plastic
Instructions:
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Wash shirt to remove sizing. Leave damp and lay flat on covered work surface.
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Roll top half of shirt around shibori tube, then scrunch fabric towards center of tube. Secure with rubber bands or string.
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Mix dye according to package instructions, then add Blue dye only to portion of shirt scrunch around tube.
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Cover with plastic and let set 6 to 8 hours.
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Unwrap shirt from tube and rinse thoroughly under running water. Launder according to package/fabric instructions.
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