How to Tie and dye

Glad you asked! I grew up with the tie and dye, and it feels like it’s a technique I’ve always known. It’s a customization technique and it’s actually quite easy. You take a piece of clothing, tie it in a certain way – depending on the style you want, and then dye it with fabric paint – simple! Yes, it’s easy to get a cool result,  but  you will need a bit of practice to create amazing results. I found a YouTube video for you, as images speak more than words.

I tied and dyed so much clothing during my young age (and destroyed a big amount too). However, I also go for the bleech and dye, which is more simple and faster. You like my denim purple jacket on the picture? I made it myself by using the instructions below:

1. Start the experience on a cheap piece – my denim jacket is H&M (30euros), be sure it’s cotton or denim.
2. Be aware that there is a huge risk to make a mess. So wear old clothes and gloves.
3. Pour pure bleach in a bowl and dip a part of the fabric in. Can be just the bottom, half of it, or the whole piece.
4. The bleach is going to start lightening the fabric. Be patient – sometimes it takes a while! Denim can get completely beige!
5. Rinse thoroughly as soon as you have the desired effect. Don’t  wait, or the bleach process will continue!
6. Get rid of the used bleach and pour fabric dye in the bowl with warm water (follow instructions of the product). Even if it’s made for washing machine, it will work!
7. Dip your piece in (I did just the lower part for my jacket).
8. Let it soak for half and hour, and put it directly in the washing machine for a 30 degrees short cycle.
9. Tadaaaa!