tie dye onsies

onsies

My sisters and I tie-dyed these onsies.  Both the tie-dye kit and the onsies can be purchased at any craft store.  The onsies are a great gift for a new mom.  They are quick, cheap and fun.  They are much cuter than any onsies you can buy!




To make the different designs bunch, twist, and wrap the onsies in different ways and then cinch them with rubber bands.  Make sure you wrap the rubber bands really tightly!


Make sure you set up a good area to do the dying.  Doing it outside (in grass) is always good.  Or you can lay down some trash bags and be very careful! 

Most dyes come as powders in squirt bottles that just need water.  The kits will come with rubber bands, but it's always good to buy some extra and some stronger/bigger ones.

Start with all the onsies laid out flat.  Some fabrics you dye may call for them to be washed before any dying.  

To get the super bright colors you need to apply a lot of dye.  Do it until you think you have too much and then give it a couple more good squirts! Remember that the colors will mix very easily, so be careful. 

This one was created by randomly bunching parts.  Pinch a piece and pick up the fabric, then place the rubber band about an inch from your fingers.

To make this one start at any point that you want to be the middle of the target design and pinch the fabric there.  Pull the entire piece up and place rubber bands every couple of inches along the onsie.

To make this one stick a fork where you want the center to be.  Start twisting the fabric.  Use your hands to keep the fabric tight (it will end up like a little round disk).  Then wrap a couple rubber bands around the disk, mostly to keep it together.

To make this design start at one side of the fabric and bunch it tightly to the other side.  Once it is one long piece, place rubber bands every couple of inches. 




Fabric can also be hung in a cup of dye and left to slowly soak it up for a cool faded effect.

School glue can be used as a dye resister.  Write or make designs on the fabric, let the glue dry, then dye.  When you wash the fabric the glue will come out.  The fabric most likely won't be white, but you will be able to see the design.

The most fun part is experimenting with designs and having to wait to see how they turn out.

Each kit will have a specific time for allowing the dye to set.  The fabric should be covered so it doesn't dry.  When they are ready, cut the rubber bands off and rinse the onsies very well.  Wash and dry.  Enjoy!