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    23 Tie Dye Ideas and Projects

    Updated: Jul 7, 2022 by Annette Browning

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    Fun and Colorful Tie Dye Project Ideas

    Here comes the warm weather, the pool parties, the mosquitos … what says Summer to you?? Do you love picnics and lightning bugs? Watermelon or fresh tomatoes from the Garden?

    Well, I tell you one thing that speaks Summer to me … it’s is TIE DYE!! So, I have found for you some really cool and fun tie dye ideas to get you started.

    Yes Tie Dye … the iconic colorful hippie t shirts from the 70’s. But, you don’t have to be a hippie or a teen to enjoy making and wearing a fun tie dye shirt.

    On the contrary, tie dye shirts and other wearables are now main stream. These days you even see tie dye shirts and hats emblazoned with company logos.

    Tie Dye Ideas and Projects
    In this Article:
    • What can I tie dye?
    • List of 23 Tie Dye Ideas and Projects
    • How do you reverse dye a shirt?
    • What colors go well together for dyeing?

    What can I tie dye?

    As you already know, the most popular things to tie dye are, of course, cotton t shirts but that’s only the beginning! You can tie dye all wearables from socks and hats to long johns and even denim jackets. Just make sure to match the dye to the fabric.

    Meaning, if your fabric is made of cotton, you need to use dyes specifically for cotton. Most tie dye kits are designed to work on cotton.

    As a general rule, synthetic fibers don’t dye very well. However, RIT now has a dye which is supposed to work well on synthetics. Personally, I have not tried it so if you have, please let me know how it works.

    Also see our tips for throwing a super fun TIE DYE PARTY!



    What Can I Tie Dye?



    As you already know, the most popular things to tie dye are, of course, cotton t shirts but that’s only the beginning! You can tie dye all wearables from socks and hats to long johns and even denim jackets. Just make sure to match the dye to the fabric.

    Meaning, if your fabric is made of cotton, you need to use dyes specifically for cotton. Most tie dye kits are designed to work on cotton.

    As a general rule, synthetic fibers don’t dye very well. However, RIT now has a dye which is supposed to work well on synthetics. Personally, I have not tried it so if you have, please let me know how it works.



    List of 23 Tie Dye Ideas and Projects




    1. How to Tie Dye Shoes

    by Swoodson Says
    An easy way to pretty up your plain tennis shoes with lots of color! How to Tie Dye Shoes



    2. Dyed Baby Bodysuits

    by Tip Toe Fairy
    Dyed Baby Onesies make great DIY Gifts for Baby Showers How to make dip dyed baby onesies



    3. Patriotic Dip Dye Baby Onesies

    by Tip Toe Fairy
    How about a dyed Red, White & Blue Onesie? Tie Dyed Baby Bodysuit



    4. Dyeing with Turmeric

    by Pink Fortitude
    Natural Dyes also work great for Tie Dye Projects Natural Tie Dye with Turmeric



    5. How to Tie Dye a Heart Shape

    by FiberArtsy
    This tie dye technique works for any shape! How to Tie Dye a Heart Shape





    6. Sunburst Tie Dye Baby Mat

    by Swoodson Says
    Here’s a fun tie dyed baby blanket tutorial Sunburst Tie Dyed Baby Blanket



    7. Fun Dyed Dish Towels

    by Organized 31
    These rainbow dyed towels will brighten up your kitchen! Tie Dyed Dish Towels



    8. Minions Tie Dye T Shirt

    by Diana Rambles
    Why not make a Tie Dyed Minions Shirt? Tie Dyed Minions T Shirt



    9. Easy Tie Dyed Long Johns

    by FiberArtsy
    This tie dye tutorial shows you how to make the accordion fold How to Tie Dye Long Johns - Accordion Fold Method



    10. Indigo Tie Dye Blanket

    by Swoodson Says
    I love the geometric pattern on this Indigo dyed blanket Indigo Dyed Blanket. Shibori or Tie Dyeing



    11. Americana Dyed Towels

    by Amy Latta Creations
    These dyed towels are perfect for your Summer BBQ Americana - Red White and Blue Tie Dyed Towels



    12. Bomb Pop Tie Dyed Shirts

    by The Shirley Journey
    Your Kids will love making these fun Bomb Pop Shirts Tie Dyed Kids T Shirt



    13. Indigo Dyed Curtains

    by Swoodson Says
    I’m in love with these Shibori Dyed Curtains! Tie Dye or Shibori Dyed Curtains



    14. Tie Dyed Friendship Bracelets

    by California Unpublished
    These dyed bracelets are a great idea for a tie dye party. Tie Dyed Friendship Bracelets



    15. Easy Tie Dye Socks

    by Diana Rambles
    Who doesn’t love a pair of fun, colorful socks? How to tie dye socks



    16. Shibori Dyed Tea Towels

    by FiberArtsy
    I make a bunch of these dyed tea towels for Christmas Gifts each year. Tea Towels Shibori Dyed with RIT



    17. Salt Resist Tie Dye

    by For The Love Of Food
    This tutorial shows you how to ‘Resist Dye’ with Salt Fabric Dyeing with a Salt Resist



    18. Upcycled Tie Dye Garden Flag

    by Happiness Is Homemade
    Turn an old Tee into a Tie Dyed Garden Flag Tie Dyed Garden Flag



    19. Watercolor Dyed Shorts

    by The Makeup Dummy
    Give your plain shorts a makeover with this watercolor tie dye technique. Tie Dyed Shorts



    20. Reverse Tie Dye with Bleach

    by FiberArtsy
    Instead of adding color or dye, this technique takes it away Bleach Dyed T Shirts



    24. Snow Dye Tie Dye

    by FiberArtsy
    Learn how to use snow or ice and traditional tie dye patterns to create awesome patterns. Snow dyed tea towel

    MOCK TIE DYE LINKS



    To continue your tie dyeing education, here are some fun fake or mock tie dye ideas. These projects are technically not what you would call “tie dye”. Instead, they create the look without using the actual process of tie dye.



    21. Homemade Tie Dye Soap

    by One Crazy Mom
    Here’s a fun craft project for kids Homemade Tie Dyed Soap



    22. Sharpie Tie Dye Shirts

    by Natural Beach Living
    A less messy way to make your Tie Dye Shirts with Sharpies T Shirts Dyed with Sharpies



    23. Mock Tie Dye Shoes

    by Organized 31
    Sharpies also work great to make colorful dyed shoes Fabric Shoes dyed with Sharpies



    A huge Thank You to the wonderful ladies for allowing me share their creative tie dye ideas and projects! If you have a favorite tie dye project or method to share, please let me know! I would love to see it 🙂

    Enjoy!
    Annette
    FiberArtsy

    How do you reverse dye a shirt?

    Reverse tie dyeing has become pretty popular lately, hasn’t it? Well, in case you are not familiar with this dyeing technique, it involves removing color instead of adding color. This is usually done with chlorine bleach.

    This step by step tutorial shows you exactly how to reverse tie dye using a liquid bleach and water solution.

    What colors go well together for dyeing?

    I get this question a lot! Remember when you learned about the color wheel back in high school art class? Those lessons still apply to color combinations.

    If you are just starting out with mixing colors and are not sure where to start, here are some general rules. But by all means, experiment! You can always test some combinations with watercolors and paper.

    Also, if you purchased a tie dye kit, there should be an instruction sheet to give you some ideas.

    You can’t go too far wrong with these basics:
    Mixing two primary colors (i.e. Blue and Red = Purple)
    Colors of the same family generally work well (i.e. Various shades of blues)


    To learn more about using a color wheel, check out this informative article.

    Tie Die, Tye Die or Tie Dye?

    If you’ve ever searched for tie dye ideas or instructions online, you’ll notice it’s spelled many different ways. It can get confusing, right? I see it spelled Tye Dye or Tye Die and Tie Die. Well, being in the dyeing business lol, I did my research. The correct way to spell it is TIE DYE.



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