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Itajime Dyed Tights

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Making dye patterns with wooden blocks and clamps?? Sure, I'll try that!!

Itajime Shibori is a traditional Japanese method of folding and clamping fabric to create intricate dye patterns. Well, I gave it a go and cranked out a pair of rockin' cool tights!

Here's my how-to:

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Starting with some pre-washed nylon tights, fold the legs lengthwise in half. Then fold up the legs in a triangular accordion fashion all the way to the hip. Try to make this as even as possible because this is what's creating your cool pattern.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Make 4 wood blocks the same size as triangles in your tights. Find some clamps that will hold very tight and can fit the thickness of the folded tight legs.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Carefully, sandwich the folded tight legs between the wood blocks and clamp down.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Mix up your dye! I used a package of RIT Royal Blue and added 1T of RIT liquid Black. I also added 1/2 cup of vinegar to optimize color retention. Then I did a stovetop dye bath for about 15 minutes. Remove the clamps and rinse out the blue dye. I then over-dyed the tights with a package of RIT Fuschia dye, using the same stovetop method for a real pop of color.
    (Note: If you're using cotton tights, replace the vinegar for salt.)

    And there you have it. Super fun n' easy, right?


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camilaustral

camilaustral

30 Oct 02:13

wow very nice, and a very interesting method

Suppe

Suppe

02 Nov 19:04

I really love the pattern.. Wish dye was cheaper, can't wait to try this!

Hank

Hank

03 Nov 19:24

super duper sweeeet :D

violetta

violetta

12 Nov 15:31

I love it!

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