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Watercolor Dye Shirt DIY

I first saw this skirt when scrolling through Anthropologie the other day and fell in love with the pattern. The nice thing about this pattern is it is forgiving since it's a little on the messy side. 

Supplies: Fabric dye, shirt (I purchased mine at Forever 21), cardboard, bowl of water, paintbrush.

Begin by mixing 1/4 cup of dye with one cup of water in a bowl. Take the cardboard and put it inside the shirt, stretching it out flat. Then, with a paint brush begin painting on splotchy ovals. I created somewhat of a messy pattern so that they were spaced evenly. Once you've covered the front of the shirt, let it dry for at least an hour. Once it's dry, repeat this step on the back of the shirt. For the first wash, hand wash it in cold water, letting any extra dye wash out before adding it to your regular laundry. 


Comments

  1. this is beautiful! such a gorgeous idea going to make a few for summer.

    Zoe xx
    http://gypsiesister.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. Love this! I have so many white tops that could use a little makeover :)

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  3. Love love love this Kinsey. I have been garment dying clothing for years for my clothing line and never thought to try something like this. Gorgeous pattern.

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  4. this is the coolest thing! never would've thought of that myself. obviously all of my tank tops need this makeover.

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  5. Awesome idea! I love how you find inspiration from different places. This shirt turned out great- can't wait to try to make one for myself!

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  6. This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. The sunlight is gorgeous in these photos!
    Jana
    333 Days of Hand Lettering

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  8. what a fun Diy!
    You should come check out my ~giveaway~

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  9. I love this. hand-made and unique.

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  10. You're genius. Such a wonderful idea and turned out great!
    xoxo
    Kate
    justkatea.blogspot.com

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  11. Really cute DIY! I've been loving the whole watercolour/inkblot style lately, I'd love this is a nice navy curtain.

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  12. This is such a cute project! It looks relatively simple, too. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  13. i've been looking for new diy's for tshirts + tank tops. This is such a cute one.

    - tianna :)

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  14. Such a fantastic idea, and it turned out so well! Might just have to give this a try!

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  15. Love this idea! I need to make one to wear to the lake this summer!

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  16. looks so pretty, I must try this!

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  17. Oh what a beautiful DIY! So so smart. And perfect for summer!

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
    juliettelaura.blogspot.com

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  18. Very cute! I have way too much fun dying clothes, so this is just another thing added to my list! :)
    xo

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  19. Lovely! I actually really prefer the pattern on your shirt compared to the skirt - it's so much more wearable!

    Martina
    http://snapshotsandwhatnots.typepad.com/

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  20. Love this DIY! Def. trying it out soon!

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  21. You are a genius!! I have some turquoise dye left over from another project and now I know exactly what to use it for!

    http://standard-t.blogspot.com

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  22. This looks just like the skirt! I really love it, can't wait to try xox

    www.andwithlovea.blogspot.com

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  23. Love this! So simple and beautiful! I will be trying this one out!

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  24. Such a fun DIY idea!! I am so obsessed with watercolor at the moment, and so is my 8 year old daughter. This might be the perfect craft to do with her!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  25. Wow! What a great idea! Love an easy DIY thanks for sharing!
    Xo
    SJ
    Www.fashinny.blogspot.com

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  26. wow, you're so creative. : ) i love this, kinsey. it's so, so cute.

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  27. so simple, but such a great idea! and so CUTE!
    also, the lighting is to die for in these photos- love it.

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  28. This turned out so great!! I love that pattern too, and that color.

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  29. Such a fun DIY!

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