DIY – Easter Tie Dye
Posted on: March 31, 2012
My sons are too old for us to dye eggs for Easter, but I’m not too old to tie dye t-shirts. Thinking ahead and looking forward to the heat of the summer I decided to tie dye 2 cotton t-shirts that I will wear with my shorts.
Package of Tulip Fabric Dye, $2.37 at Walmart; 1/4 cup of salt; wooden stick, aluminum pan and a gallon of boiled water.
I followed the directions on the package, however, I did not stir it for an hour, I just made sure the shirt was total submerged and then let it sit for an hour.
I wrapped rubber bands around for the other shirt and placed it in the pan for only 30 mins.
I rinsed both shirts in cool to warm water, dunking them both until the water was mostly clear
Using a free sample of Shout Color Catcher I washed them on a quick cycle in cold water
Free sample of Shout Color Catcher included a coupon for .55 off
Color Catcher absorbed the excess dye
Ready to Wear
Fashion and Fun after Fifty 
April 8, 2012 at 4:10 am
Purple is my favorite signature color, you made a tie dye stunning with the yellow capri’s. I’m going to make one. Your a Fashionista!!!
April 8, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Thanks, I am going to seach Goodwill for a pair of white jeans to dye next.