DIY Guide to Tie Dye Style: The Basics & WAY Beyond

by Sam Spendlove, Liz Welker

Overview

The go-to guide for tie-dye success! Take tie dye to the next level with this in-depth visual guide! Capture bursts of color in intricate waves and patterns with expert tips from the women behind PrettyLifeGirls. Move beyond the basic t-shirt, and tie-dye sweats, masks, home decor, and so much more. Start simple with standard binding patterns, and then skill build to more advanced techniques. Includes XX projects with step-by-step instructions guaranteed to make you fall in love with the art of tie dye! Everything you need to know for all things tie dye in an easy-to-follow step-by-step formatLearn all the basics plus more advanced techniques such as reverse tie-dye, ice dyeing, and much moreDye t-shirts, socks, pillows, and everything in between!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644031551
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Publication date:	05/25/2021
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	497,185
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Sam Spendlove and Liz Welker are sisters, authors, TV contributors, and the creative forces behind PrettyLifeGirls, a popular source for all things handmade. Frequent presenters on TV, Liz and Sam offer up frequent content on all things crafty. prettylifegirls.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Getting Started 9

Dyes 10

Supplies 11

Fabric Guide 13

Preparing Fabrics for Dyeing 14

Tie Dye Setting and Care 16

Binding Techniques 19

Spiral 20

Bunch 21

Cluster 22

Stripes 23

Bullseye 24

Chevron 25

Grid 26

Heart 27

Roll 28

Sunflare 29

Projects: Section 1

Basics 31

Dyed Macramé Keychain 33

Reverse Dye T-Shirts 35

Tie Dye Socks 37

Reverse Dye Leggings 39

Bullseye Tote Bags 41

Plant Hanger 43

Projects: Section 2

Beyond Basics 45

Ice Dye Skirt 47

Pastel Dye Sweatshirt 51

Beeswax Food Wraps 55

Shibori-Inspired Dress 59

Synthetic Tie Dye Lounge Set 63

Shaving Cream Dyed Shoes 67

Tie Dye Synthetic Swimsuits 71

V Pattern Pillow 75

Projects: Section 3

Way Beyond Basics 79

Natural Dye Scrunchies 81

Reverse Dye + Tie Dye Sweatsuit 85

Shibori-Inspired Wall Art 89

Dyed Tassel Garland 95

Dyed Pom Pom Cake Topper 99

Party Placemats 103

Bonus: DIY Macramé Keychains 108

Resources 109

Acknowledgments 110

About the Authors 111