Rainbow Original Tie Dye Spiral T-Shirt

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We spoke to Liverpool based tie-dye technician and artist Jess Birchall of Dyenasty Dyes to find out how to get started. After your shirt has been properly prepared and still damp ( you want to do this part while its damp and dye it while its damp too if you can colors come out better!) lay it out flat on your surface. Take your sewing needle and thread at least 18 inches of thread and tie a knot in the end. As a side note I do like to do my tie dye on a raised surface so if I over do the dyes they drip down.

Once the rainbow has been dyed, carefully place it in the gallon plastic bag or wrap the rest of the shirt in plastic wrap. Personally I prefer the plastic bag as you can easily seal it, label it (if you are dyeing more than one item) and move it if needed without worrying about dye leaking out.We promise that customer satisfaction will always come first, treat our customers with the best respect, and provide our highest quality service. Our store aims to make your shopping experience as comfortable as possible and make our customers easily find what they want rainbow tie-dye thing. Lay the shirt flat on the table. Starting on the left side, fold the shirt lengthwise in a series of accordion folds. I made each fold about 3.5 inches wide. (You can make wider sections if you like.) Press the edges of each fold well to get sharp creases. When all of the fabric is twisted into the spiral bundle, secure it with 3 or more rubber bands. Cross the rubber bands over the bundle at the center to create 6 or more wedge-shaped areas between the bands.

I have a very strict washing out proses, so all of my work is colourfast when you receive your product. It will not run or bleed. You can add the tie dye items to your typical laundry load with detergents and wash them as per normal. Following the diagram above, fold the shirt in half along the diagonal line. The shirt is now folded in eighths. Learn how to make beautiful and unique tie-dye patterns with these easy tie dye folding techniques and step-by-step pictures. I’ll show you how to make all sorts of tie-dye designs, including the crumple technique, the spiral pattern, and the bullseye design.Colorful rainbow tie dye shirts are so easy to make and are a fun activity for kids and adults alike! We can show you how to make this fun pattern using bright cheery colors and a handful of supplies. Why we love this project Secure the fabric bundle with three or more rubber bands, crossing them over the center of the spiral. This will create wedge-shaped areas between the bands.

Room temperature is fine says Jess; "Don't put it outside in the sun. It does need warmth to set, but if it goes dry, which the sun would cause, it stops the dye from reacting." When you’re shopping, look for items made with natural fibers – like 100% cotton, rayon, hemp, or linen. How to Tie Dye a Spiral Pattern In this example we are creating an arched rainbow, however, you can also make the lines straight in any angle on the shirt. As long they are even spaced out, the rainbow pattern will come through well. Dyeing The Shirt Starting at one end of your line, begin making small accordion pleats. Follow along the drawn line, folding the pleats in such as way that the marker line appears straight on the top of the folds.Failing to mix or shake your dye enough will leave lumps of powder which will show up on the fabric. And, with dyes already containing sodium carbonate, once the powder and water are thoroughly mixed, you only have around half an hour to apply, so don't pre mix your dyes. Folding a rainbow shape is very similar to folding a heart – but even easier! Here’s how to make a tie-dye rainbow shape: You can create lots of different patterns by folding and tying the fabric in different ways. The folds, rubber bands, and ties resist the dye, keeping it from saturating the fabric evenly. Any part of the fabric that doesn’t get dyed will stay white, creating the design. Easy Tie-Dye Folding Techniques Tip: If your hands do accidentally get stained, read this post to learn how to remove tie-dye stains from your skin. Prepare the fabric and your workspace.

For this design I used only the 3 primary colors, but you could more to complete the rainbow (like this 7 color example: Tie Dye Sweatshirt: How To Create 2 Easy, Colorful Designs). I am also using an Adult Medium 100% cotton t-shirt, but any size shirt will work. The dye kit I use is Tulip’s one step dye which I love for its ease of use and bright colors. Wrap a rubber band around the small cone of fabric, about 1/2 to 1 inch down from the point of the cone. Draw half of a chevron V-shape on the folded edge with a washable marker. You can position it higher or lower than mine, or make it pointing upward or downward – your choice. If your tie-dye kit recommends, pre-soak the fabric items in a soda ash solution for 15 minutes. Wring out the fabric so that it’s slightly damp, but not dripping wet. Fold the Spiral PatternStarting at one end of your line, begin making small accordion pleats. Follow along the drawn line, folding the pleats in such as way that the marker line appears straight on the top of the folds. This means that you’ll be making the pleats a little deeper on the outside section and a little shallower on the inside section to accommodate the curve of the line. Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post. How to a Make Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts