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Tie-dye is a massive look that has been seen everywhere from Balmain to fashion bloggers. If you’re feeling the need for some tie-dye action, get creative on your fave white basics with our step-by-step instructions.

It’s an easy way to try out the trend without handing over a chunk of cash for an investment piece – better yet, an excuse to get artistic! Warning: once you start, nothing white in your wardrobe will be safe…

What you need:

• White cotton basics – this can be whatever you want, tees, singlets, jeans, tops, tote bags, tights.... You can find a great range of white basic items at Sportsgirl, so why not try it out from $29.95.

• Fabric dye (available in craft shops)

• Squirt bottles (depending on your design)

• Gloves

• Rubber bands

• Bucket or an old pot

Step by step:

1. Wash your item and when damp, place it flat on a table or bench

2. Scrunch or fold it into the pattern you’re after – for a marbled effect, just scrunch and fold randomly, or follow this guide to folds from Dylon - but remember no two tie-dyes will be the same!!

3. Tie the folded item tight with rubber bands

4. If you’re using one colour: add dye to a bucket or old pot using instructions on dye packet, and then add your newly tied item

5. If you want to use more than one colour, place dye into spray bottles and apply one colour at a time – making sure your item is on a safe surface!

6. Your dye packaging will give you instructions on how long it takes to dye and how to set the colour. Once it’s set, rinse it off, give it a wash in the machine, dry, and you’re ready to go!

Want to see tie-dye in action? Check out this how-to video:

Once you’ve got your one of a kind design, how do you work the tie-dye look? Soften it up with girlie florals or keep it rock n roll with simple black and ripped jeans. Liking what you see? Why not post the results in the Sportsgirl forum, and don’t forget to include your DIY tips. Good luck!

Images L-R courtesy of http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com, http://erika-obscura.blogspot.com/, http://u-ung.blogspot.com

Posted by: sportsgirl on 16 July 2009
Tagged as: Blog editorspicks Fashion musthaves styleme

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23 Comments

MissTash

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 03:18 PM

Im not feeling that look...
girl_interrupted

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 03:18 PM

I can't believe I'm actually liking the look of tie-dye again! Never thought I would hear those words come out of my mouth!
cupcake

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 04:51 PM

I tried this on a pair of tights and they turned out sweeeeet! Too easy. I think this look depends how you rock it though...
sportsgirl_lovahh

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 05:15 PM

I'm a fan of this edgy look and can't wait to have a DIY tie dye moment cos' I'm sure not afraid to get those hands dirty! Look out white clothes you're in for some super cool revamping :)
jewljulia

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 07:00 PM

i love the tie look available in stores but I’m afraid to do it myself as I would be guaranteed to ruin a few basics before I started getting it right. Also I like the commercial look so much more than the classic DIY look such as in the lowest middle picture. I remember doing this to tees in primary school and if you are old enough to have worn it when it was in fashion the first time, you should take no part in the revival. It’s really great that sportsgirl put the instructions up though; it would be fun to try with friends sometime.
georgiegirl

said this on Friday 17 July 2009, 12:29 AM

I really love the look but i have tried and can never get it right!!
jessiegirl

said this on Friday 17 July 2009, 10:42 PM

I like the t-shirt the middle girl is wearing. :) My mum made me a tie dyed t shirt when i was younger. I think i might have a crack this weekend myself. :)
tahnee87

said this on Saturday 18 July 2009, 02:51 PM

That last picture is awesome! I love that tie-dye top. I've always hated tie-dye until then
sexc_shirlz

said this on Saturday 18 July 2009, 03:30 PM

TiE DYE.. .nice to know wat i predicted is bak in agen =p. i made my hsc major in textiles design a garment consisting of the intricate japanese method of tie dye called shibori tie dying 2 years a go ^^. i LOVE how tie dye gives an edgyness to it (clothing) while also having a free, peaceful lyk nature to it.
Katt

said this on Sunday 19 July 2009, 09:22 PM

i love it! im going to give DIY tie-dye a go.
billierose

said this on Monday 20 July 2009, 07:22 PM

loving those leggings!!! thanks for the wicked ideas!!
Erika_Designer

said this on Tuesday 21 July 2009, 04:06 AM

Thanks for featuring me in your blog! http://www.erika-obscura.blogspot.com
Jess01

said this on Wednesday 22 July 2009, 10:39 AM

I am totally in love with this look! Very helpful tips, will have to give it a go myself
bianca_gauci

said this on Wednesday 22 July 2009, 02:39 PM

i think a little bit of tie dye can add something great to a look.. would b too scared to wear something i've made tho haha
DianaDiamond

said this on Wednesday 22 July 2009, 03:17 PM

loving the dress in the middle. that circle wants you to stare at it, ha.
rach_xxx

said this on Wednesday 22 July 2009, 09:03 PM

i really like the tie dye look. the one in the middle is espescially cool. it looks really stylish and i think its been accesorised really well. id say its one of those looks that you either like or you hate.. but i definatly like it :)
rachel_yabsley

said this on Friday 24 July 2009, 03:36 PM

i just told a friend of mine who we like to call "hippy" that i am going to tie-dye something this weekend in her honour. i was just going to wing it, but i'm so glad i just found these instructions! thanks sportsgirl!
Brighde

said this on Saturday 25 July 2009, 09:09 PM

I love tie-dye...im obessed with it! :) Im currently running my own small business as an artist , face painter. and i also make tie-dyed clothing :) Please contact me if you'd like to see some of my stuff :). brighde.taylor@gmail.com
jessika_xo

said this on Saturday 25 July 2009, 11:07 PM

Nice easy to follow guide. All 3 pictures are pretty cool.. I think it depends what you wear it with and how u make it somewhat edgy, i have never really worn tie dye stuff myself, but i will definitely be on the look out for some cool tie dying fashion in the future, definitely has changed my perspective on how you can pull off a look with tie dying.
fashion12345

said this on Sunday 26 July 2009, 01:25 PM

I love the light baby blue t.shirt that the model is wearing.. I love that kinda look. :D
Bridie

said this on Sunday 26 July 2009, 10:11 PM

CHECK OUT THE NEW TIE-DYE TIGHTS AVAILABLE IN SPORTSGIRL NOW! THEY ARE H0T!!!!!!! XOXO
lizziee

said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 09:52 PM

im loving the tie dye look!!!! ... i will be tie dying everything!!!.... i have them thights by the way they r hot hot hot!!1 loving it!
coco

said this on Friday 31 July 2009, 04:20 PM

I did tie-dyeing with bleach, which worked out well: http://notsonaked.blogspot.com/2009/07/diy-bleaching-and-skinnifying.html

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