Being a mom can certainly be a thankless job at times so you’ve gotta look for the silver-linings: Cozy snuggles with sleeping babies, getting to revisit Harry Potter together, and a BIG one for us is getting to twin with our little girls. I cannot explain why I get such a high from it, but when I see a Mommy and me set the elation I feel at the prospect of matching with my daughter helps to take the tiniest edge off the whining/tantrums.
You may have seen our Mommy and me ice dye dresses which we fell so head over heels for that we had to try again with a different tie dye method with these DIY Mommy & Me Tie Dye Rompers and Jumpsuits. This time, we found some darling white jumpsuits from Ivy City Co. (a wonderful boutique with tons of gorgeous Mommy and me dresses), and knew we had to give them a girly tie dye treatment. Plus, they are 100% cotton so we knew they would dye beautifully. We were super particular about the shade of pink we used because we wanted them to be perfect and are so happy with the result. Here is what you need to make your own:
In our new book, DIY Guide to Tie Dye Style, we walk you through tie dyeing all types of fabrics and teach you how to know what type of dye to use based on what’s on your tag, and this tutorial is just a taste of the types of projects you’ll find inside! This beautiful book includes 20 modern tie dye projects from wearables to home decor, party decor and gifts as well supply lists, dye setting tips, and a variety of guides for achieving all kinds of tie dye methods (Shibori, reverse tie dye, ice dye, and more!)
Supplies needed to make Tie Dye Rompers and Jumpsuits
Ivy City Co Dahlia Jumpsuit
Ivy City Co Mini Dahlia Jumpsuit
Rubber bands
Fabric dye
Stainless steel pot
Tongs
Water
How to make Tie Dye Rompers and Jumpsuits
Watch the video (and be sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel), or read the steps below.
Step 1: Wet the jumpsuit and wring out until damp.
Step 2: Scrunch the jumpsuit and bind with rubber bands.
Step 3: Prepare the dye according to package directions.
Step 4: Submerge the jumpsuit in the dye, stirring constantly.
Step 5: When the desired color is reached, remove the jumpsuit from the dye and rinse.
Step 6: Remove the rubber bands, and wash and dry according to package directions.
Aren’t they the sweetest? These jumpsuits were the perfect canvas and the possibilities for the variety of ways you could dye them are endless! If you have daughters, you’ve gotta try this one.
Happy making!
ox. Liz and Sam
