100+ Tie Dye Patterns and Techniques
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Get inspired with this epic collection of 100+ Tie Dye Techniques and Patterns. From t-shirts to picture frames, aprons to flip flops, these tie dye projects and techniques are great for crafters of all ages!
All of the tie dye designs below come with full tutorials that make the ideas presented easy peasy. Whether you want to make tie dye shirts or other items, this list is sure to contain the project for you.
Browse the gallery below! Click on any image to be directed to the project of your choice. Have so much fun making any of the tie dye project ideas featured below!
Start with a video tutorial! If you're a visual learner and you'd love to upgrade that hoodie, watch our DIY Tie Dye Hoodie video.
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Table of Contents
- How To Get Started: Tie Dye Instructions
- Tie Dye Techniques
- T-Shirt Tie Dye Patterns
- Tie Dye Projects for the Home
- Apron Tie Dye Patterns
- Dress and Skirt Tie Dye Patterns
- Tie Dye Shirts and Sweaters
- Tie Dye Projects for Babies and Children
- Tie Dye Ideas for Accessories
- Bags and Totes Tie Dye Patterns
- Miscellaneous Tie Dye Designs
- The Best Tie Dye Fabric
- How to Finish Your Tie Dye Projects
How To Get Started: Tie Dye Instructions
Learn how to tie dye and get started with our helpful infographic! We have the basics listed here and this is a fantastic, helpful checklist.
1. Cover table wtih plastic table cover
2. Place dye bottles, a bucket, a roll of paper towels, and sealable plastic bags at each tie dye station
3. Use plastic buckets to contain dye and make cleanup easy
4. Place 2 sheets of paper towels in each bucket to absorb excess tie dye
5. Put wet tie dye projects into sealable plastic bags
6. Toss used paper towels in trash after each tie dye project
Download the infographic PDF.
If you're looking for more thorough instructions for how to get started with tie dye, check out our complete step-by-step guide of Tie Dye Instructions.
Tie Dye Techniques
There are so many cool tie dye techniques to learn! Learn how to fold your fabric to create unique and professional looking results. These folds can be used on any project but work really well on clothing, such as tee shirts, or large pieces of fabric, like pillow cases, towels, and blankets.
This is the most popular tie dye technique out there! If you are new to tie dyeing shirts, start here!
This tutorial shows two ways to do the ombre technique! You can use a spray bottle or a paint brush to get that beautiful color blending effect.
The sunburst technique is a great one to adapt to patriotic holidays because these almost look like fireworks!
One form of reverse tie dye is the salt resist tie dye technique. Create a variation in color with Tulip salt resist. You can make a specific design like this heart, or simply scatter the salt for a speckled effect.
Love the look of sponge painting? You can create the same effect on your garments! Create stripes of sponge painted tie dye with this tutorial.
Bullseye and spiral might be the two most popular tie dye techniques out there! This beautiful technique is simple and made easier with an infographic sharing different color ideas!
The crumple tie dye technique is a fun one! For those who like to be a little less precise about their folds, this method is fast and easy and still produces a fabulous result.
Sketch out a heart design after learning how to do the right fold on your fabric to create this cheerful shirt.
This beautiful shirt looks like galaxies and stars! The sunburst technique meets paint splatters in this fun design.
Learn how to batik with the traditional wax technique. The results are just gorgeous! This is a great way to upcycle a stained top.
Looking for natural alternatives to traditional dyes? Learn how to tie dye with turmeric! Create a beautiful and brightly colored new garment.
Cleaning Up Tie Dye Method for Dyeing a Shirt
Next time you plan a tie dye project, make sure to bring an extra shirt. Learn how to absorb that unused dye to create a fantastic result!
Ice dye is an increasingly trendy and very cool method for dyeing fabric! This method creates a marbled effect and it's so easy.
How to Tie Dye a Shirt with Food Coloring
Try dyeing clothes with food coloring! You may already have all the materials you need on hand. This is a more natural method for tie dye.
Want another super cool tie dye technique to try? Check out5 Bleach Tie Dye Patterns
T-Shirt Tie Dye Patterns
Tee shirts are the most popular tie dye project, so we've collected all of our best tie dye shirt patterns right here. Great for men and women of all ages, these projects are a fun way to show off your personality. Use them as jerseys, fun family reunion tees, or gather your best friends over for a fun night of tie and dye.
The cobblestone look of this design is made even more appealing with the two-tone style. You could even make more stripes and use more colors featuring this technique.
This shirt reminds one of a basket of berries at a picnic! Celebrate the summer season with this berrylicious design.
Cool and Easy Bleach Tie Dye Shirt
Create an awesome design in your tie dye tops using bleach! Use a darker shirt instead of a white one to start, and give it a cool design using bleach.
This is a super cool design. By tie dyeing a black shirt instead of a white one, and by adding flecks of white paint, you can create this beautiful look!
Bleached Tie Dye Fringed T-Shirt
Bleached tie dye can be so great for creating a vintage look! Not only will you learn how to create the fringed look of this shirt, but you'll lighten it up with bleach for a fun, Southwestern look.
Tie Dye Projects for the Home
Who says tie dye is just for clothing? These home decor crafts are all made using easy tie dye techniques and you won't believe what you can actually make. Beautiful curtains, pillows, frames, and more will help add a bright splash of color to any room in your home. Bring the colors of summer indoors for all to enjoy year round.
Tie dye a pillow and then give it a quilted look with stamps! This beautiful project is great for folks who love a quilted look but perhaps aren't advanced sewists yet. Merge the look of quilting with your favorite tie dye crafts with this project.
Stencils and iron on letters are your friends when it comes to this project. Start by tie dying a pillow, then add stenciled designs or iron on letters to take your project to the next level.
If you want to add some summery tea towels to your kitchen, make this cool project! These tea towels also make excellent gifts for summer birthdays or any occasion.
Purchase fake flowers at your local craft store and take them to the next level with these beautiful tie dye designs! Tie dye flowers would be fun for embellishing paper crafts or placing in a vase for your summer table.
Stunning Shibori Tie Dye Napkins
Get the look of shibori without the same level of effort that traditional indigo requires! These stunning napkins are made with permanent marker, and they're great for your summer table.
Are these not the coolest curtains you've seen lately? If you want to brighten up that living room, this is the way to do it. A sheer fabric still lets the light in, really brightening up that tie dye.
If you're new to the world of tie dye techniques and patterns, never fear. This roundup features tie dye instructions and crafts you might not expect. These tie and dye projects are perfect for summer, but if you're in the mood, bring the supplies inside and brighten your day no matter the season. In addition to tie dye designs, you'll find plenty of new tie dye techniques. Learn new and amazing tie dye ideas with from this collection,50 Tie Dye Craft Projects and How to Tie Dye
Apron Tie Dye Patterns
Great for grilling, cooking, cleaning, or crafting, these tie dye designs for aprons are sure to keep you nice and clean in style! Create a fun-looking apron that's unlike anything else. These make great gifts and housewarming presents.
Dress and Skirt Tie Dye Patterns
Sundresses are so fun and comfortable to wear in the warm weather. Don't limit yourself to solid colored wearables, though - create your very own colorful and fun sundresses with these dress and skirt tie dye patterns. Great for adding a splash of color to your wardrobe, these projects are perfect for those hot summer days.
Tie Dye Design Dress With Embellished Brooch
This tie dye design is so pretty! You can dye your cotton lace dress with tie dye. Strategically add pink and yellow sections to the dress for a fun, vivid pattern. The floral embellishment is a lovely touch.
Tie Dye Shirts and Sweaters
Learn how to make a tie dye shirt or sweater that everyone will want to wear. Hoodies, cardigans, and formal tops can all blossom with color with these fun and easy patterns. Browse to find a style that suits you best and then get ready to reinvent your wardrobe!
One of our most popular tutorials on tie dye here at FaveCrafts, this tie dye hoodie tutorial features an informative video so you can follow along!
The combination of tie dye and stenciling in this project makes for an awesome and unique project! An Eiffel Tower stencil makes this project lovely for any Paris-loving friend!
Pink Butterfly DIY Tie-Dye Shirt
You and your little girl can make a darling new tie dye shirt with a butterfly embellishment. Several different rubberbanding techniques are used for this project to create different tie dye designs. It's a great sampler to try different techniques!
Tie Dye Projects for Babies and Children
Take those simple white onesies to a whole new level with these adorable tie dye patterns and projects for babies and children. Kids will love showing off clothing that they made using the simple tie dye techniques you can find in this collection. Tie dye is also a great activity for kids birthday parties, youth groups, and family get-togethers. Have little ones bring their own white tee shirt and help them create a look all their own. Simply master the tie dye techniques needed for these projects and you'll be set.
Little Girl's Ombre Homemade Tie Dye Shirt
By spreading dye at the bottom hem of the shirt and then dragging the color upwards with a paint brush, you can create an ombre effect like this one!
Bleach Stripes Tie Dye T-shirt
Follow this video tutorial to learn how to use bleach to dye a shirt. Brighten up a black sweatshirt simply by using bleach!
Use the crumple tie dye technique at the top and bottom of this baby onesie and a sports motif in the center for a fun project.
Tie Dye Ideas for Accessories
From fun friendship bracelets to cute tie dye flip flops that can easily match your bathing suit, these tie dye instructions are great for kids and adults of all ages. You can use any techniques you'd like to create these patterns, from easy to advanced. Try out new and different tie dye techniques for fun and creative looks to your summer accessories.
A person can never have too many scarves. They're so fashionable and make great accessories! Dress up an outfit for spring and summer by dyeing a scarf.
Bags and Totes Tie Dye Patterns
These tie dye techniques for bags and totes are great projects for kids to work on with their friends. From fun sleepover totes to cute lunch bags, kids will love creating their own bags and totes and will want to show them off to their friends. These DIY tote bags are easy and fun, so they're great for beginners or groups of kids with a wide age range.
Tie dye and stencils go together like peanut butter and jelly. Start by dyeing a bag with your favorite tie dye colors and add a cool owl stencil for a fun effect.
This is one of the easiest tie dye projects ever. If you love the look of color blocking and the imperfect edge you get from using tie dye, this is the project for you!
Tie dye meets painting with this cute tote! Add vivid earthy tie dye colors along with fun painted graphics and you'll have a lovely project for April 22.
Miscellaneous Tie Dye Designs
Check out this grouping of random yet awesome tie dye patterns. From beautiful paper flowers to Peep Pillows that are perfect for Easter, these tie dye project ideas are sure to inspire your creativity...and might even motivate you to try something new!
How to Tie Dye with Tissue Paper
Tissue paper may be fragile, but you CAN tie dye it! Learn how to tie dye tissue paper and use it for your next paper craft project.
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to tie dye a beach towel using the bullseye technique. Kids will love helping out with this project and they can bring it with them to a pool party and tell their friends they made it themselves.
Tie dye shirts and then cut them into strips to make bracelets! This is a super easy bracelet project and you can use tie dye to make any colors you'd like.
Dipped Shorts Tie Dye Technique
People tie dye shirts all the time, but have you seen tie dye shorts before? Using a dip dyeing technique, you can make your own tie dye shorts for summer.
If you love watermelon designs, like prints on clothing or stationery, this is a fun tie dye project that looks like watermelon! It's a really easy look to achieve and so cute for summer.
Have you ever tried tie dyeing denim? You can give your old shorts a fun upgrade with this tie dye tutorial.
Stovetop Tie Dye Socks Pattern
Socks are one of the best accessories to tie dye. It's so much fun to wear funny socks under any outfit, and a fun surprise if you're hanging out at someone's house and take your shoes off to reveal your funny socks.
Yes, you can tie dye shoes! Get a pair of plain white canvas shoes on the cheap and dress them up with your own unique style.
Vivid dish towels like these are great for hanging in your kitchen during the summer months! Brighten up your kitchen with these pretty dish towels and make a few for friends, too!
Don't take a boring plain tote to the grocery store for your produce! Instead, tie dye your tote bag for a more enjoyable shopping experience.
These are some of the prettiest tie dye beach towels I've seen! Use greens, blues, and purples for a cool color scheme.
A hammock just perfectly aligns with that carefree lifestyle that tie dye seems to represent! Tie dye a hammock for the ultimate summer experience.
This tie dye technique can be used on just about any piece of fabric! Learn a few great tips and tricks for achieving vibrant results.
The Best Tie Dye Fabric
Something important you should know about tie dye is what the best tie dye fabric is to use! Short answer: fabrics that take dyes the best are natural fabrics. Cotton is far and away the most common, but other natural fibers that work well include silk, hemp, and rayon.
Sometimes it can be challenging to find fabrics that are 100% made from natural fibers. You'll want to get as close to 100% as possible. A 90/10 ratio is fine blended with polester or lycra, but if the blend more like 50/50, the color may become faded.
Your standard tie dye will not work on synthetic fibers. This includes the thread of the tee shirt if the shirt is cotton but the thread is polyester! Your shirt will dye perfectly but the thread will remain white.
How to Finish Your Tie Dye Projects
When it comes to tie dye, you want to make sure your project lasts forever! Check out our articles on how to properly set your tie dye, ensure it won't fade, and wash it.
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DyeMaster
May 05, 2020
Tie-dye is more popular than ever thanks to great articles like this one.
mfricke 7985081
Jul 20, 2017
just looking for baby blanket crochet patterns
Editor Dana
Jul 21, 2017
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flowergirl
Jan 25, 2017
I love tie and dye patterns...they're so fun and easy to do. I love that you can dye almost anything you own except for furniture. Its a very easy craft to do...very colorful and you get to choose what color you want to decorate with. If I could tie and dye my carpet, I'd probably do it.
Phoenix17
Jan 08, 2017
Me and my little ones are absolutely obsessed with tie dye shirts. Most of all I think they love making a mess of the dining table. But this is a great idea for a rainy day or just a regular Saturday with the wee ones! Thanks for the clear and precise instructions it makes it easy to follow for newbies like myself! It's also a great project for those who do summer camps. If you section of groups into teams and give each team an array of colours they can make team shirts and can even add fabric paint to further customize their tops and even add team names! Get messy and have fun!!
calijellyroll 1878 740
Jan 01, 2017
I am a professional tie dye artist. Look for us at JellyRollTieDyes.com
M Altenberg
Aug 26, 2016
These patterns are amazing. We love to tie dye in our house. Can't wait to try some of these.
medenm 9113383
Jun 20, 2016
I have been a fan of tie-dye since I was a teenager in the '70's. But I have never done it myself. Thanks for such an informative article instructions! #bestideaever
Taharah94
Jun 01, 2016
This is so wonderful to have all these tutorials and kits available. I have always loved tie dye and I am excited to try some new things I have not done. It is the perfect combonation of color and design. Thank you Fave Crafts. #FaveCraftsTieDye
Ay
May 27, 2016
Like the idea of tie and die ones. It is a great way to revamp my boy's things for my baby girl. Great recycling idea!FaveCraftsTieDye
jadeana42
May 26, 2016
There were SOOOO many GREAT and FUN ideas, I had to SAVE this Project Page so I can GO BACK to it for more ideas on patterns and techniques!! THANK YOU FAVECRAFTS!!! You NEVER disappoint!! FaveCraftsTieDie
rwwcw 5835316
May 25, 2016
So many possibilities! I love doing tie dye with my sons. FaveCraftsTieDye
Jane2020
May 24, 2016
Nice to have lottsa options for different projects. I'm liking this idea.
cyjem78 2396222
May 24, 2016
Great way to spend quality time with the kiddo's! Fun fun fun FaveCraftsTieDye
bba2004sheri 23817 12
May 24, 2016
Uh oh! Watch out everyone! Going to be tie-dying everything I can get my hands on this summer! ) FaveCraftsTieDye!
greenbeetles15 366 0566
May 24, 2016
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Kaylee
May 25, 2016
@greenbeetles15 366 0566 thanks for your entry for our contest. Unfortunately, this comment will not be eligible as you must leave a comment in addition to the hashtag. Just tell us a story about tie dyeing or how much you like the projects on the page. Thanks! -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts.com
lganme 5689802
May 24, 2016
Oh wow can't wait to try these. Love the tie dye look but never tried it these look so easy. Thanks so much off to tie die FaveCraftsTieDye
1207tula 8317931
May 24, 2016
(FaveCraftsTieDye) never knew you could tie dye so many things watch out here i come lol
ginny4theredsox
May 24, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye wow ft teat ideas. Lovely patterns. I love the tie dye skirt and tie dye apron patterns. Great techniques for designs.
christinacellis 83 99930
May 23, 2016
It is great to have all these ideas in one spot. Some were ideas I had not seen before. There is something for everyone. FaveCraftsTieDye
MelissaM
May 23, 2016
Wow, I didn't know tie dye could be so versatile! I'd love to try some of these projects out! FaveCraftsTieDye.
birdofparadise73 4 401643
May 23, 2016
So many unique fun ideas! Can't wait to try some of them! FaveCraftsTieDye
smcelhinny 4638609
May 23, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye. It took me so long to figure out how to do the different colors but now I use the squeeze bottles. LOL I was a 70's child and tried that way and had to reform.
erineyz 1729856
May 23, 2016
I would be happy if my whole closet was tie dye... FaveCraftsTieDye.
lilbittypanda 7241 000
May 19, 2016
WOW. That's a lot of DIYs to do. I'll be busy for years! FaveCraftsTieDye
maryalana 4416420
May 19, 2016
Haven't tiedyed in years. What a wonderful resource! FaveCraftsTieDye
discriminatingdiva 4568375
May 18, 2016
I haven't done this since I was a teen in the 70s- yeah it's been that long. I bet my grands would have a blast, thanks for the great ideas. FaveCraftsTieDye
dogover1619
May 18, 2016
Wow! So many patterns ideas. I don't know where to begin. I need to learn how to tie-dye this is a great place to start
grammaheh1 3614178
May 17, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye I love the tie dyed tee pee! My grandchildren would have loved this to play in when they were younger. A great project that we could have accomplished together with the wonderful instructions you have provided on how to tie dye using to many different techniques and patterns. Now that they are teenagers, I would love to win this gift package to tie dye some cool t shirts with them.
desertjrose 094202 4
May 17, 2016
I have never tie-dyed but my 12 yr old grandson did in school. He loves the tie-dye tops I wear and did a good job on his project so we decided to do some at home together. We have the white shirts, just need to get the supplies so it would be awesome to have a kit like this. And now I know where to go for tips and ideas when we get ready to be creative! FaveCraftsTieDye
Weberme
May 11, 2016
FavecraftsTieDye. It has been a long time since I did tie dye. It was in elementary school and It was a tee shirt with 3 different colors. It was in class for a school project. We wrapped string around it instead of the rubber bands which I think is a better option. This is such a easy craft to do with a child or grand kid. Can make the shirt your own. Anyone done this with there grand kids yet?
Cowgirlcadet 1701
May 11, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye. What DOES make tie dye so groovy? Tell me, tell me please!
ridiculosity 67303 43
May 11, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye. I like the teepee! Too bad I don't have little ones any more.
Mistress of All Ev il
Mar 18, 2016
This is a lot of neat projects. It's easier to save this collection page than each project individually. I've tie dyed scarves and bracelets before. They turned out great (surprisingly)!
Sara R
Mar 11, 2016
I have dyed pillow cases, cardigans, headbands, shirts (obviously), and I've always wanted to tie-dye a dress.
rainbowpearls 6721 796
Oct 15, 2015
I have never done tie dye before but one day I would like to try it it looks kind of cool.
Kaylee
Mar 04, 2016
Hi rainbowpearls 6721 796! I highly recommend it. We have a ton of free eBooks and tutorials if you need some help. -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts.com
littleredlvsbrad
Oct 05, 2015
I love tie-dyed clothing! Love all the neat colors in one garment!!
Member 6279341
Oct 04, 2015
I love tie-dye dresses and skirts because it's a great way to rejuvenate your wardrobe without a huge outlay, and it's fun to create the different looks too!
synethia 2598960
Oct 04, 2015
Never attempted tie dyeing cloths before, if I was to give it a try I would try it on something small, like a handkerchief. The instructions seem easy to follow.
pastormarciaurban 7168623
Oct 03, 2015
I absolutely adore tie-dye shirts with matching headbands.
dearydearhotmailco m
Oct 03, 2015
We did a tie dye birthday party for my granddaughter. We even had tie dyed cupcakes! It was fun to see how each child's t-shirt and the baby's onesie turned out, when they all used the same colors, just placed the rubber bands in different places.
lcosburne 2055603
Oct 03, 2015
The tie dye scarves are beautiful and stylish. I have learned such a variety of techniques! Thanks..
Member 3098505
Oct 03, 2015
Adults love tie dye, too. Anything I get a spot on that I can't get out gets tie dyed! Poof! Spot gone.
april281978 398378 6
Oct 03, 2015
I have never tie dyed anything yet but from looking at the patterns it is something I would definitely like to try. Maybe a tee shirt for starters.
Simone Collins
Jun 30, 2015
Love to do tie dye projects in the summer with the kids. What a great list!
Jaineycakes46
May 31, 2014
My only comment about this, is that I'd really like to see the end result on the same page as the instructions. And it's all instruction pages. Not only this page, but most pages. Would be the frosting on the cake, so to speak. :-)
Kaylee
Mar 04, 2016
This is an awesome suggestion, Jaineycakes46! We will definitely keep it in mind while we make more tie dye projects and tutorials. I know I love seeing pictures too. - Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts.com
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