Sixties is back and we don’t mean bell-bottom pants, vests or long hair. We mean tie dye, the most sought after patterns this summer. One can hardly imagine the chaotic swirls to be considered high fashion. The mere mention brings memories from the past, the wild psychedelic prints and the hippy culture. Yet the colorful patterns are making a comeback with who is who of the fashion industry spotted in one.
The demographic might have changed the overall style has changed what hasn’t changed what it conveys, a rebellious and IDGAF attitude. Some might argue that it never went away completely as it was donned by those who get the case of the munchies at around, ooh 2am.
Over the years, tie dye Ts have found favors with the …show more content…
Actor Jared Leto considered one of the most adventures and flamboyant male celebrities out there. He was seen in a pair on snappy tie-dye pants. Then it was Craig Green, the leading authority in men’s fashion with the biggest foot print in the men’s fashion scene.
After a couple of false starts it seems tie-die print has finally arrived and we dare say, arguably Haute, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Lou Dalton, Gucci and Tillmann Lauterbach, using the pattern.
With the fashion industry on board it seems tie and dye is all set to hit the streets. We believe its time give that white shirt a makeover within a few minutes, it’s easy, fun and dare we say groovy.
First the material required, strings or rubber bands either would do. Next the fabric, cotton works best but fabric made of a blend of cotton and polyester also works, Albright not as well as pure cotton or other natural materials.
Next comes the dye kit. It can be bought from any craft stores. These kits come complete with rubber bands, Urea, Soda ash and even rubber gloves, most usually also include an easy to follow instruction booklet. You would also need large wooden dowel, ziplock bags, a tub to soak the shirt in, a funnel and a measuring …show more content…
Now carefully remove the dovel and put the rubber bands on. Use multiple bands on both sides of the shirt.
Place a plastic sheet and place the paper plate on top. Now place the fabric on the paper plate. Using the squidgy bottle, start pouring the dye center first and work your way to the outside think of it as a pie chart. Use as many colors as you like or permissible given the real-estate.use the lighter colors first as if a mistake is made you can cover it with darker colors. The edge of colors will mix and create other colors.
Once you have finished with the first side, flip over to the next side and lay it over a new paper plate. Repeat the process used on the first side. Once done with the second sides put the knot in a zip lock bag and seal it and leave for 24 hrs. Take the shirt out and rinse it under running water till the dye runs out completely and the water comes out clean. At this stage you will start seeing the patterns come out. This may take a while so keeping rinsing till the water comes out clean. Once done pop in a washing machine Vola you’re