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.
What Can I Tie Dye?
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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.
23 Tie Dye Ideas and Projects
1. How to Tie Dye Shoes
by Swoodson SaysAn easy way to pretty up your plain tennis shoes with lots of color!
2. Tie Dye Baby Bodysuits
by Tip Toe FairyDyed Baby Onesies make great DIY Gifts for Baby Showers
3. Patriotic Dip Dye Baby Onesies
by Tip Toe FairyHow about a dyed Red, White & Blue Onesie?
4. Tie Dyeing with Turmeric
by Pink FortitudeNatural Dyes also work great for Tie Dye Projects
6. Sunburst Tie Dye Baby Mat
by Swoodson SaysHere’s a fun tie dyed baby blanket tutorial
7. Tie Dyed Dish Towels
by Organized 31These rainbow dyed towels will brighten up your kitchen!
8. Minions Tie Dye T Shirt
by Diana RamblesWhy not make a Tie Dyed Minions Shirt?
9. Easy Tie Dyed Long Johns
by FiberArtsyThis tie dye tutorial shows you how to make the accordion fold
10. Indigo Tie Dye Blanket
by Swoodson SaysI love the geometric pattern on this Indigo dyed blanket
11. Americana Dyed Towels
by Amy Latta CreationsThese dyed towels are perfect for your Summer BBQ
12. Bomb Pop Tie Dyed Shirts
by The Shirley JourneyYour Kids will love making these fun Bomb Pop Shirts
13. Indigo Dyed Curtains
by Swoodson SaysI’m in love with these Shibori Dyed Curtains!
14. Tie Dyed Friendship Bracelets
by California UnpublishedThese dyed bracelets are a great idea for a tie dye party.
15. Easy Tie Dye Socks
by Diana RamblesWho doesn’t love a pair of fun, colorful socks?
16. Shibori Dyed Tea Towels
by FiberArtsyI make a bunch of these dyed tea towels for Christmas Gifts each year.
17. Salt Resist Tie Dye
by For The Love Of FoodThis tutorial shows you how to ‘Resist Dye’ with Salt
18. Upcycled Tie Dye Garden Flag
by Happiness Is HomemadeTurn an old Tee into a Tie Dyed Garden Flag
19. Watercolor Dyed Shorts
by The Makeup DummyGive your plain shorts a makeover with this watercolor tie dye technique.
20. Reverse Tie Dye with Bleach
by FiberArtsyInstead of adding color or dye, this technique takes it away
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 MomHere’s a fun craft project for kids
22. Sharpie Tie Dye Shirts
by Natural Beach LivingA less messy way to make your Tie Dye Shirts with Sharpies
23. Mock Tie Dye Shoes
by Organized 31Sharpies also work great to make colorful dyed shoes
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
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.
Related Tie Dye Ideas
How to Paint Tiger Stripes on a T ShirtDecorating Fabric with a Bleach Pen
How to Marble Dye a Silk Scarf
Dyeing Fabric with Acorns
Shibori Dyeing Silk
What a fun roundup for summer! Thank you for including my all-natural tie-dye method. Hugs, Holly
Thanks Holly! I love experimenting with natural dyes. Turmeric has been on my to-do list 🙂