Dip dyeing is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, so when I came across a packet of fabric dye for about two euros, I decided to give it a try. It’s pretty easy to do and doesn’t cost much!

Things you will need:

Fabric (it has to be natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, wool or silk, I used natural color linen from Ikea)

Fabric dye

Big plastic bowl

Stirring stick

Water

Salt (check this from the instructions, the dye I used required salt)

Rubber gloves

Mix the dye according to the instruction in the package. Wet the fabric in water and squeeze the excess water out. Dip the fabric as far as you want the color to reach. Then pull the fabric out of the dye gradually, letting it sit a few minutes before pulling it further (I wanted to have a clear dip color edge rather than ombre, so I only moved it once and then let it sit).  Then squeeze the excess dye carefully (remember to use rubber gloves) and rinse the fabric alternating hot and cold water until the rinsing water is clear. Let the fabric dry.

When the fabric is dry, iron it on high to improve the color durability even more. Then you can use the fabric any way you want. I made new pillows for our bedroom.

Easy and very cool looking, isn’t it!

Have a nice weekend!