Summer Days DIY Tie-Dye Sundress
Tie dye dresses are perfect for summer; let's learn how to make one!
As soon as the sun starts peeking out from the clouds, you know that sundress season is coming. This beautiful Summer Days DIY Tie-Dye Sundress is an easy and inexpensive way to update your wardrobe for spring and summer. These fun colors are so perfect for warmer days; and with a little creativity, you can make several of them (in many different color combinations) in one weekend! Learning how to tie dye isn't as hard as you think. This tutorial will show you exactly how to tie dye a dress at home using the Tulip One-Step Moody Blues Tie-Dye Kit. Tie dye dresses are perfect for summer; let's learn how to make one!
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Materials List
- Tulip One-Step Moody Blues Tie-Dye Kit
- White sundress
- Marker
- Zip ties
- Rubber bands
How to Tie Dye a Dress at Home
Instructions:
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Wash dress and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface and smooth out wrinkles.
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Use marker to draw a few random lines and circles on dress. Pleat along these lines and secure with zip ties.
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Scrunch remainder of dress into random, flat bundle and secure with rubber bands.
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Mix dyes according to package directions. Apply Blue dye along zip tied sections of dress.
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Pour a small amount of Turquoise into extra mixing bottle and fill with water. Add additional dye or water to create a light shade of turquoise. Test on scrap fabric until desired shade is achieved.
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Repeat above step with Green dye.
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Apply diluted dyes randomly to scrunched sections of dress. Apply full-strength dyes sparingly to accent.
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Cover dyed dress with plastic and let set 6-8 hours.
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Remove bands and zip ties from dress, and rinse under running water to remove excess dye.
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Wash and dry dress as fabric requires.
