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How to tie dye your tights

How to tie dye your tights

Charlotte Prichard, 30 January 2012

 

Searching for sustainable ways to update your wardrobe, or did you
just dirty up the toes of your white hose? Give your old tights new life with a DIY dye job, this easy peasy project from the Bust DIY Guide to Life book. Add 90’s pizazz to your pins and make them now, so they're ready to wear with spring dresses when it gets warmer. Callie Watts shows you how:
 
Materials
  • White or pale tights (no more than 50 percent polyester)
  • Rubber bands
  • Black fabric dye (any Dylon dye is good)
  • Fuchsia fabric dye (for the option on the left in the picture)
  • Old, large pan (you won’t want to use it for cooking again - charity shops are a great place to source cheap pans for DIY projects!)
  • Old tongs or a wire hanger
OPTION 1:
To create the design on the right in the photo, fold each leg of your tights accordion-style from the toe to the crotch. Pinch the folded material and secure both sides of each stack with rubber bands. In your pot, mix the black dye according to the package instructions and bring it almost to a boil. Submerge your tights for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly with your tongs or hanger to ensure even coverage. Rinse with water (start with warm and finish with cool) until it runs clear. Remove the bands and lay the tights flat to dry. 
 
OPTION 2:
To make the design on the left in the photo, knot your tights wherever you want a stripe. Make the knots on each leg match up if you want the stripes to be even. In your pot, mix the black dye and bring it almost to a boil. Submerge your tights for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring constantly, and rinse clean, as above. Untie any knots where you want a colored stripe. Empty, clean, and rinse in your pot, then mix the fuchsia dye and bring it almost to a boil. Submerge the tights for 30 minutes, stirring constantly, and rinse clean as above. Undo the remaining knots and lay the tights flat to dry.
 
Okay: now the fun part! Start planning your livened-up looks and scroll for five prismatic Tatty Devine designs that’ll take those tie-dye tights to the next dimension…
 
 
 
Budding artist? Treat yourself to a piece of Tatty Devine X Morag Myerscough, from £25: an ode to artist Morag’s signature vibrant installations, shrunk and printed over FSC certified wood to create wearable miniature monoliths. 
 
 
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Pick your very own personalised Name Necklace, laser cut in over 30 shades of acrylic and topped with a super cute charm of your choice. From £27.50, order online and in store now.

 

Three words: POP Love Necklace, £75. Pair this striking necklace with bold prints and crisp monochromes for serious main character energy.


In the mood for a spot of dopamine dressing? Take a peek at Team Tatty’s tips on mood-boosting ways to wear your new-to-you tights here, head to our Pinterest for allll the rainbow outfit ‘spo now and if you’re looking for more crafting ideas, we think our jewellery making kits are delivered straight to your door. PJS on and pliers up: there’s a rainbow bright Parakeet Necklace, £45 to be made!
 
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