ever since I moved those IKEA pillows into my bedroom, I've been hunting for something to put on the couch. I'm really digging these Zoe tie-dye pillows from Jayson...
but uh...$150 each? um, I don't think so. I smell a DIY!I don't think I've tried tie-dying since Mrs. Ray's freshman science class, but I think it'd be an appropriate springtime/Easter project, right? and not too hard, right? I might have to consult my friend Becca of bmatus, who is a seriously talented clothing designer and tie-dyer...any tips or advice, dear readers?
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last two posts about tie die. my inner hippie is digging it.
YEAH! DIY! Can't wait to see! I recommend Rit (brand) dye. And no one is paying me to say that.
totally, RIT is rad.
Crinkle or fold fabric and hold in place wit rubber bands
Soak fabric in soda ash solution for ten minutes using gloves
Using store bought or homemade dye color sections of fabric to your desire.
put in plastic bag for 24 hours
wash
love this idea, i'm going to do this myself with some of the linen ikea pillow covers i just bought. i've been feeling like they could use a little something more... thanks! just found your blog. love!
Similar pillows can be found slightly cheaper here: http://shop.canvashomestore.com/collections/pillows/products/burkina-faso-tie-dye-cushions
And are done by Aid to Artisans, so you can feel a little better about dropping the cash if you're not good with DIY. :)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hettle?ref=seller_info
This is super easy to do. I learned it in a surface design class. To create this same pattern just Twist fabric into a point shaped like this ^ (in the middle of the fabric if you want it to be similar to the one in the photo). Next tie button thread at around top of the point and wrap it around the twisted point of fabric and wrap down about one inch. Make sure to wrap it really tight so the thread will create a resist, and then wrap back up to the top and tie. Next just throw it in a dye bath and once it's dry you can cut away button thread and open up your fabric. This dye technique is called Spiderweb in case you want to google it.
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