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.
this is beautiful! such a gorgeous idea going to make a few for summer.
ReplyDeleteZoe xx
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I love this!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I have so many white tops that could use a little makeover :)
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeletethis is the coolest thing! never would've thought of that myself. obviously all of my tank tops need this makeover.
ReplyDeleteAwesome 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!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe sunlight is gorgeous in these photos!
ReplyDeleteJana
333 Days of Hand Lettering
what a fun Diy!
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I love this. hand-made and unique.
ReplyDeleteYou're genius. Such a wonderful idea and turned out great!
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Kate
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Really cute DIY! I've been loving the whole watercolour/inkblot style lately, I'd love this is a nice navy curtain.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute project! It looks relatively simple, too. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeletei've been looking for new diy's for tshirts + tank tops. This is such a cute one.
ReplyDelete- tianna :)
Such a fantastic idea, and it turned out so well! Might just have to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I need to make one to wear to the lake this summer!
ReplyDeleteI like it. They remind me of pixels~
ReplyDeleteThe Occasional Indulgence
looks so pretty, I must try this!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful DIY! So so smart. And perfect for summer!
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Juliette Laura
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Very cute! I have way too much fun dying clothes, so this is just another thing added to my list! :)
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Lovely! I actually really prefer the pattern on your shirt compared to the skirt - it's so much more wearable!
ReplyDeleteMartina
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Love this DIY! Def. trying it out soon!
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing DIY , love it.
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Super cool! tfs!
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius!! I have some turquoise dye left over from another project and now I know exactly what to use it for!
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This looks just like the skirt! I really love it, can't wait to try xox
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Love this!
ReplyDeleteLove this! So simple and beautiful! I will be trying this one out!
ReplyDeleteSuch 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 :)
ReplyDeleteoh that shirt is soo fun!!
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Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
such a great idea! xo
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea! Love an easy DIY thanks for sharing!
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SJ
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wow, you're so creative. : ) i love this, kinsey. it's so, so cute.
ReplyDeleteso simple, but such a great idea! and so CUTE!
ReplyDeletealso, the lighting is to die for in these photos- love it.
This turned out so great!! I love that pattern too, and that color.
ReplyDeleteit´s so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun DIY!
ReplyDeleteYou look so gorgeous...
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