Learn how to dye clothing with these various methods and instructions. Yes, even you can dye clothing with these how-to tutorials on tie-dye, batik, fabric painting and more.
01 of 14
Stop. What Kind of Fabric is It?
Kathleen Brennan/Photodisc/Getty Images
How you dye your clothing depends on what it is made of. Is it a cotton/rayon blend? Is it a wool knit sweater? Remember that the material matters.
Protein (Wool, Cashmere, Silk)
What are Protein Fibers?
Cellulose (Cotton, Linen, Hemp)
What are Cellulose Fibers?
Synthetics (Spandex, Nylon, Polyester)
02 of 14
How to Tie-Dye
How to Tie-Dye. Rain Blanken
Feelin’ groovy? In tie dye, you aren’t just limited to t-shirts. You can tie-dye socks, shorts…even underwear. Tie dye is a fun party project that can be completed outside in the summer, or indoors. Get in on the boho trend without spending the bucks.
03 of 14
Dip Dye Fabric
Dip Dye Fabric. Rain Blanken and Getty Images
Tie Dye is only one way to dye fabric with swirling designs and crackle features. Try dip dying fabric. This simple process involves crumpling the fabric in the dye to produce an array of effects. There are no rubber bands required, and the results are different than conventional tie dye.
04 of 14
Dye with Bubbles
Bubble Dye. Anne Marie Helmenstine
You can create these delicate patterns with just a bottle of bubbles and some tempera paint. Bubble prints add a trippy look to your shirts, and can be used with your tie-dye projects.
05 of 14
Cold Water Dye
Dye Clothing. Rain Blanken
Dying a piece of clothing can put a whole new spin on your look. Renew some of your clothes with fresh, vibrant color, or dye some whites to give them more flavor. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions.
06 of 14
How to Marble Fabric
Marbled Fabric. Janet Wickell
Learn how to float paints above fabric to gain this ethereal and psychedelic look. These kinds of prints are so in right now, so why not do it for free at home?
07 of 14
Dye Clothes with Coffee
Coffee Dye. Rain Blanken
Turn your morning brew into an effective dye. Soaking clothes in coffee will produce those smooth browns and khaki’s that are always in style. What a cheap and easy dye solution.
08 of 14
Paint with Fabric Markers
Fabric Markers. Marion Boddy-Evans
Fabric painting with a marker pen or paint pen rather than brush and paint is particularly useful when it comes to painting thin lines. (And there’s no brush to clean afterward!) But that’s hardly the only thing you can do with fabric markers or paint pens. They give you great control for “coloring in”, work easily with stencils, and can be used with rubber stamps.
09 of 14
How to Stamp Fabric
If you’re not into painting, just try printing. Grab your favorite rubber stamps and learn how to use them with fabric paints to create your own original patterns and styles. From our Guide to Painting.
10 of 14
Spray Paint Clothes
Spray Paint Clothing. Rain Blanken
Spray painting with a stencil is one of the easiest ways to change a piece of clothing. These step-by-step instructions will give you the right tools and techniques.
11 of 14
Screen Print at Home
Screen Print Shirts. Rain Blanken
Need shirts for the masses? It’s a simple task when you make your own printing screen from an embroidery hoop and some netting.
12 of 14
Free Stencil Library
Free Stencils. Rain Blanken
I’ve got a bunch of free stencils ready for you to print and use with your painting projects. From Mothers Day to funky pirate skulls, it’s all here.
13 of 14
10 Tips for Fabric Painting
Fabric Painting Tips. Rain Blanken
Using fabric paints can change up the entire look of your wardrobe, but you better do it right. Sticky shirts are never in style. Our Guide to Painting will give you the low-down on using fabric paints for the best results.
14 of 14
Sweet DIY Fashion
Cassette Tape Wallet. Rain Blanken
Easy Clothes to Make:How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Stencils Library . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make
Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry
Bags, Hats, and More Accessories:Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands
Learn how to dye clothing with these various methods and instructions. Yes, even you can dye clothing with these how-to tutorials on tie-dye, batik, fabric painting and more.
01 of 14
Stop. What Kind of Fabric is It?
Kathleen Brennan/Photodisc/Getty Images
How you dye your clothing depends on what it is made of. Is it a cotton/rayon blend? Is it a wool knit sweater? Remember that the material matters.
Protein (Wool, Cashmere, Silk)
What are Protein Fibers?
Cellulose (Cotton, Linen, Hemp)
What are Cellulose Fibers?
Synthetics (Spandex, Nylon, Polyester)
02 of 14
How to Tie-Dye
How to Tie-Dye. Rain Blanken
Feelin’ groovy? In tie dye, you aren’t just limited to t-shirts. You can tie-dye socks, shorts…even underwear. Tie dye is a fun party project that can be completed outside in the summer, or indoors. Get in on the boho trend without spending the bucks.
03 of 14
Dip Dye Fabric
Dip Dye Fabric. Rain Blanken and Getty Images
Tie Dye is only one way to dye fabric with swirling designs and crackle features. Try dip dying fabric. This simple process involves crumpling the fabric in the dye to produce an array of effects. There are no rubber bands required, and the results are different than conventional tie dye.
04 of 14
Dye with Bubbles
Bubble Dye. Anne Marie Helmenstine
You can create these delicate patterns with just a bottle of bubbles and some tempera paint. Bubble prints add a trippy look to your shirts, and can be used with your tie-dye projects.
05 of 14
Cold Water Dye
Dye Clothing. Rain Blanken
Dying a piece of clothing can put a whole new spin on your look. Renew some of your clothes with fresh, vibrant color, or dye some whites to give them more flavor. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions.
06 of 14
How to Marble Fabric
Marbled Fabric. Janet Wickell
Learn how to float paints above fabric to gain this ethereal and psychedelic look. These kinds of prints are so in right now, so why not do it for free at home?
07 of 14
Dye Clothes with Coffee
Coffee Dye. Rain Blanken
Turn your morning brew into an effective dye. Soaking clothes in coffee will produce those smooth browns and khaki’s that are always in style. What a cheap and easy dye solution.
08 of 14
Paint with Fabric Markers
Fabric Markers. Marion Boddy-Evans
Fabric painting with a marker pen or paint pen rather than brush and paint is particularly useful when it comes to painting thin lines. (And there’s no brush to clean afterward!) But that’s hardly the only thing you can do with fabric markers or paint pens. They give you great control for “coloring in”, work easily with stencils, and can be used with rubber stamps.
09 of 14
How to Stamp Fabric
If you’re not into painting, just try printing. Grab your favorite rubber stamps and learn how to use them with fabric paints to create your own original patterns and styles. From our Guide to Painting.
10 of 14
Spray Paint Clothes
Spray Paint Clothing. Rain Blanken
Spray painting with a stencil is one of the easiest ways to change a piece of clothing. These step-by-step instructions will give you the right tools and techniques.
11 of 14
Screen Print at Home
Screen Print Shirts. Rain Blanken
Need shirts for the masses? It’s a simple task when you make your own printing screen from an embroidery hoop and some netting.
12 of 14
Free Stencil Library
Free Stencils. Rain Blanken
I’ve got a bunch of free stencils ready for you to print and use with your painting projects. From Mothers Day to funky pirate skulls, it’s all here.
13 of 14
10 Tips for Fabric Painting
Fabric Painting Tips. Rain Blanken
Using fabric paints can change up the entire look of your wardrobe, but you better do it right. Sticky shirts are never in style. Our Guide to Painting will give you the low-down on using fabric paints for the best results.
14 of 14
Sweet DIY Fashion
Cassette Tape Wallet. Rain Blanken
Easy Clothes to Make:How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Stencils Library . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make
Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry
Bags, Hats, and More Accessories:Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands
Learn how to dye clothing with these various methods and instructions. Yes, even you can dye clothing with these how-to tutorials on tie-dye, batik, fabric painting and more.
01 of 14
Stop. What Kind of Fabric is It?
Kathleen Brennan/Photodisc/Getty Images
How you dye your clothing depends on what it is made of. Is it a cotton/rayon blend? Is it a wool knit sweater? Remember that the material matters.
Protein (Wool, Cashmere, Silk)
What are Protein Fibers?
Cellulose (Cotton, Linen, Hemp)
What are Cellulose Fibers?
Synthetics (Spandex, Nylon, Polyester)
02 of 14
How to Tie-Dye
How to Tie-Dye. Rain Blanken
Feelin’ groovy? In tie dye, you aren’t just limited to t-shirts. You can tie-dye socks, shorts…even underwear. Tie dye is a fun party project that can be completed outside in the summer, or indoors. Get in on the boho trend without spending the bucks.
03 of 14
Dip Dye Fabric
Dip Dye Fabric. Rain Blanken and Getty Images
Tie Dye is only one way to dye fabric with swirling designs and crackle features. Try dip dying fabric. This simple process involves crumpling the fabric in the dye to produce an array of effects. There are no rubber bands required, and the results are different than conventional tie dye.
04 of 14
Dye with Bubbles
Bubble Dye. Anne Marie Helmenstine
You can create these delicate patterns with just a bottle of bubbles and some tempera paint. Bubble prints add a trippy look to your shirts, and can be used with your tie-dye projects.
05 of 14
Cold Water Dye
Dye Clothing. Rain Blanken
Dying a piece of clothing can put a whole new spin on your look. Renew some of your clothes with fresh, vibrant color, or dye some whites to give them more flavor. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions.
06 of 14
How to Marble Fabric
Marbled Fabric. Janet Wickell
Learn how to float paints above fabric to gain this ethereal and psychedelic look. These kinds of prints are so in right now, so why not do it for free at home?
07 of 14
Dye Clothes with Coffee
Coffee Dye. Rain Blanken
Turn your morning brew into an effective dye. Soaking clothes in coffee will produce those smooth browns and khaki’s that are always in style. What a cheap and easy dye solution.
08 of 14
Paint with Fabric Markers
Fabric Markers. Marion Boddy-Evans
Fabric painting with a marker pen or paint pen rather than brush and paint is particularly useful when it comes to painting thin lines. (And there’s no brush to clean afterward!) But that’s hardly the only thing you can do with fabric markers or paint pens. They give you great control for “coloring in”, work easily with stencils, and can be used with rubber stamps.
09 of 14
How to Stamp Fabric
If you’re not into painting, just try printing. Grab your favorite rubber stamps and learn how to use them with fabric paints to create your own original patterns and styles. From our Guide to Painting.
10 of 14
Spray Paint Clothes
Spray Paint Clothing. Rain Blanken
Spray painting with a stencil is one of the easiest ways to change a piece of clothing. These step-by-step instructions will give you the right tools and techniques.
11 of 14
Screen Print at Home
Screen Print Shirts. Rain Blanken
Need shirts for the masses? It’s a simple task when you make your own printing screen from an embroidery hoop and some netting.
12 of 14
Free Stencil Library
Free Stencils. Rain Blanken
I’ve got a bunch of free stencils ready for you to print and use with your painting projects. From Mothers Day to funky pirate skulls, it’s all here.
13 of 14
10 Tips for Fabric Painting
Fabric Painting Tips. Rain Blanken
Using fabric paints can change up the entire look of your wardrobe, but you better do it right. Sticky shirts are never in style. Our Guide to Painting will give you the low-down on using fabric paints for the best results.
14 of 14
Sweet DIY Fashion
Cassette Tape Wallet. Rain Blanken
Easy Clothes to Make:How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Stencils Library . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make
Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry
Bags, Hats, and More Accessories:Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands
Learn how to dye clothing with these various methods and instructions. Yes, even you can dye clothing with these how-to tutorials on tie-dye, batik, fabric painting and more.
01 of 14
Stop. What Kind of Fabric is It?
Kathleen Brennan/Photodisc/Getty Images
How you dye your clothing depends on what it is made of. Is it a cotton/rayon blend? Is it a wool knit sweater? Remember that the material matters.
Protein (Wool, Cashmere, Silk)
What are Protein Fibers?
Cellulose (Cotton, Linen, Hemp)
What are Cellulose Fibers?
Synthetics (Spandex, Nylon, Polyester)
02 of 14
How to Tie-Dye
How to Tie-Dye. Rain Blanken
Feelin’ groovy? In tie dye, you aren’t just limited to t-shirts. You can tie-dye socks, shorts…even underwear. Tie dye is a fun party project that can be completed outside in the summer, or indoors. Get in on the boho trend without spending the bucks.
03 of 14
Dip Dye Fabric
Dip Dye Fabric. Rain Blanken and Getty Images
Tie Dye is only one way to dye fabric with swirling designs and crackle features. Try dip dying fabric. This simple process involves crumpling the fabric in the dye to produce an array of effects. There are no rubber bands required, and the results are different than conventional tie dye.
04 of 14
Dye with Bubbles
Bubble Dye. Anne Marie Helmenstine
You can create these delicate patterns with just a bottle of bubbles and some tempera paint. Bubble prints add a trippy look to your shirts, and can be used with your tie-dye projects.
05 of 14
Cold Water Dye
Dye Clothing. Rain Blanken
Dying a piece of clothing can put a whole new spin on your look. Renew some of your clothes with fresh, vibrant color, or dye some whites to give them more flavor. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions.
06 of 14
How to Marble Fabric
Marbled Fabric. Janet Wickell
Learn how to float paints above fabric to gain this ethereal and psychedelic look. These kinds of prints are so in right now, so why not do it for free at home?
07 of 14
Dye Clothes with Coffee
Coffee Dye. Rain Blanken
Turn your morning brew into an effective dye. Soaking clothes in coffee will produce those smooth browns and khaki’s that are always in style. What a cheap and easy dye solution.
08 of 14
Paint with Fabric Markers
Fabric Markers. Marion Boddy-Evans
Fabric painting with a marker pen or paint pen rather than brush and paint is particularly useful when it comes to painting thin lines. (And there’s no brush to clean afterward!) But that’s hardly the only thing you can do with fabric markers or paint pens. They give you great control for “coloring in”, work easily with stencils, and can be used with rubber stamps.
09 of 14
How to Stamp Fabric
If you’re not into painting, just try printing. Grab your favorite rubber stamps and learn how to use them with fabric paints to create your own original patterns and styles. From our Guide to Painting.
10 of 14
Spray Paint Clothes
Spray Paint Clothing. Rain Blanken
Spray painting with a stencil is one of the easiest ways to change a piece of clothing. These step-by-step instructions will give you the right tools and techniques.
11 of 14
Screen Print at Home
Screen Print Shirts. Rain Blanken
Need shirts for the masses? It’s a simple task when you make your own printing screen from an embroidery hoop and some netting.
12 of 14
Free Stencil Library
Free Stencils. Rain Blanken
I’ve got a bunch of free stencils ready for you to print and use with your painting projects. From Mothers Day to funky pirate skulls, it’s all here.
13 of 14
10 Tips for Fabric Painting
Fabric Painting Tips. Rain Blanken
Using fabric paints can change up the entire look of your wardrobe, but you better do it right. Sticky shirts are never in style. Our Guide to Painting will give you the low-down on using fabric paints for the best results.
14 of 14
Sweet DIY Fashion
Cassette Tape Wallet. Rain Blanken
Easy Clothes to Make:How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Stencils Library . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make
Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry
Bags, Hats, and More Accessories:Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands
01 of 14
Stop. What Kind of Fabric is It?
How you dye your clothing depends on what it is made of. Is it a cotton/rayon blend? Is it a wool knit sweater? Remember that the material matters.
01 of 14
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Protein (Wool, Cashmere, Silk)
- What are Protein Fibers?
Cellulose (Cotton, Linen, Hemp)
- What are Cellulose Fibers?
Synthetics (Spandex, Nylon, Polyester)
02 of 14
How to Tie-Dye
Feelin’ groovy? In tie dye, you aren’t just limited to t-shirts. You can tie-dye socks, shorts…even underwear. Tie dye is a fun party project that can be completed outside in the summer, or indoors. Get in on the boho trend without spending the bucks.
02 of 14
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03 of 14
Dip Dye Fabric
Tie Dye is only one way to dye fabric with swirling designs and crackle features. Try dip dying fabric. This simple process involves crumpling the fabric in the dye to produce an array of effects. There are no rubber bands required, and the results are different than conventional tie dye.
03 of 14
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04 of 14
Dye with Bubbles
You can create these delicate patterns with just a bottle of bubbles and some tempera paint. Bubble prints add a trippy look to your shirts, and can be used with your tie-dye projects.
04 of 14
04
05 of 14
Cold Water Dye
Dying a piece of clothing can put a whole new spin on your look. Renew some of your clothes with fresh, vibrant color, or dye some whites to give them more flavor. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions.
05 of 14
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06 of 14
How to Marble Fabric
Learn how to float paints above fabric to gain this ethereal and psychedelic look. These kinds of prints are so in right now, so why not do it for free at home?
06 of 14
06
07 of 14
Dye Clothes with Coffee
Turn your morning brew into an effective dye. Soaking clothes in coffee will produce those smooth browns and khaki’s that are always in style. What a cheap and easy dye solution.
07 of 14
07
08 of 14
Paint with Fabric Markers
Fabric painting with a marker pen or paint pen rather than brush and paint is particularly useful when it comes to painting thin lines. (And there’s no brush to clean afterward!) But that’s hardly the only thing you can do with fabric markers or paint pens. They give you great control for “coloring in”, work easily with stencils, and can be used with rubber stamps.
08 of 14
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09 of 14
How to Stamp Fabric
If you’re not into painting, just try printing. Grab your favorite rubber stamps and learn how to use them with fabric paints to create your own original patterns and styles. From our Guide to Painting.
09 of 14
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10 of 14
Spray Paint Clothes
Spray painting with a stencil is one of the easiest ways to change a piece of clothing. These step-by-step instructions will give you the right tools and techniques.
10 of 14
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11 of 14
Screen Print at Home
Need shirts for the masses? It’s a simple task when you make your own printing screen from an embroidery hoop and some netting.
11 of 14
11
12 of 14
Free Stencil Library
I’ve got a bunch of free stencils ready for you to print and use with your painting projects. From Mothers Day to funky pirate skulls, it’s all here.
12 of 14
12
13 of 14
10 Tips for Fabric Painting
Using fabric paints can change up the entire look of your wardrobe, but you better do it right. Sticky shirts are never in style. Our Guide to Painting will give you the low-down on using fabric paints for the best results.
13 of 14
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14 of 14
Sweet DIY Fashion
Easy Clothes to Make:How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Stencils Library . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make
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Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry
Bags, Hats, and More Accessories:Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands
