So listen. I can’t say that I exactly squeal with glee when I think about tie-dye. You see, I have sort of felt like it was reserved for hippie types who were past their prime. However, when we were asked to participate in Tulip’s Tie-Dye Your Summer campaign, I decided to have an open mind and try it out, and I am so glad I did!
These DIY Tie Dye Headbands are made so easy by taking some white t-shirts that were taking up space in my closet and giving them a little tie-dye makeover I was able to whip up a handful of fun and summery headbands and the result is adorbs. I mean, if a hippie was wearing these tie dye headbands, I’d like to think it was a way cool stylish hippie. Here’s what I did:
Supplies needed to make Tie Dye Headbands:
- Tulip’s One-Step Tie-Dye Kit (This kit has everything you need for a tie-dye project: Rubber bands, gloves, plastic wrap, and dye)
- Cotton t-shirt (I used white but you could use any light colored shirt you have laying around)
- Sewing machine for putting the headbands together
One of the funnest parts about using tie-dye is the different patterns you can make depending on how you fold and bundle your fabric (see an example here.) I love the surprise of seeing how the tie dye headbands turn out after the colors have set! Once you have chosen your pattern, fold and bundle accordingly, apply tie-dye according to package directions, and wrap in plastic wrap to keep moist. Since I used the Tulip kit this was a piece of cake. All you do is fill the squeeze bottle with water and squeeze it on the fabric, so basically, if you can use a sink you can be a tie-dye artist. I plan to add that title to my resume after I hit publish on this post. Skillz.
Next you let set your tie dye headbands. For the most vibrant colors allow to set for 6-8 hours. If you want to produce more pastel colors only let set for 30 minutes or so. Once the dye is set to your desired intensity, unwrap, remove rubber bands, rinse off the remaining dye, and toss t-shirt(s) alone in a hot washer with minimal soap. Dry normally and you’re done!
You have now created some one-of-a-kind fabric for some adorable tie dye headbands!
How to make Tie Dye Headbands
1. Braided Tie Dye Headband
2. Knotted Tie Dye Headband
3. Twisted Tie Dye Headband
To make this twisted tie dye headband I followed the steps shown here. This was definitely the easiest to make, and I love the way this style lends itself to really letting the tie-dye patterns stand out. Also makes me want some rainbow shaved ice, so you know it’s a success.
Now you’re set to get have your head lookin’ colorful and cute all summer long with these tie dye headbands! Now get yourself you’re own Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye kit and get to craftin, ya’ll!
ox/Liz
Great project. Just a tiny bit of tie dye – super cool, not hippie at all!
Hi,
I hope your day is going well! I was wondering if you could give me the instructions to the twist headband. The link supplied is not found.
thank you.
Hi Denise! You can see instructions toward the end of this post: http://streetscenevintage.blogspot.com/2012/07/vintage-diy-6-easy-and-quick-diy.html. Or you can just type in “twisted headband” on Pinterest and find lots of tutorials!