Arts and Crafts **Tie Dye Mickey ears shirts directions**NEW NEW PICS LAST PAGE**

[cherokeemamma]

HELP!!! Need a solution...

I did my shirts and overall I am happy with them. I do have a question regarding the Mickey head. On a few of my shirts the problem seems to be - not too much dye, but too little. The head may be missing part of the bottom circle or part of a ear is missing. - it isn't fully formed, not completely rounded. I guess the fabric was too tightly bound at that area and didn't get the dye.

Here is my thought... Could I lay the shirt flat with wax paper between front and back (so it wouldn't bleed through) and very carefully add the dye to that portion of the shirt? My concern is it might dry on the shirt. Is that okay or would it be a disaster? How long should I leave it? 24 hrs again? Any other suggestions? I am up for whatever you think may work.

I leave on Thursday so I must do it quickly. I used black for the MM heads but, of all the colors, it is the less dark (or dense) looking. Looks like a really dark charcoal gray. I am okay with that I just want the head to be fully formed...

Thanks bunches for your help!
Darlene

Pixie, I tried to email you at davidroxy@aol.com but it bounced back. Thanks!

 

[PixieDust32]

is davidyroxy@aol.com

 

[cherokeemamma]

OOPS! my mistake!

Just sent you an email. You have been so sweet to help me, I really appreciate it!
Thanks!!

 

[PixieDust32]

Haven't received your e-mail yet.

You can click on the little symbols under my screen name for my e-mails.

try pixiedustgirl32@hotmail.com

 

[PixieDust32]

test

mmmm now my pictures won't show

 

[cherokeemamma]

I tried again...

 

[PixieDust32]

 

[PixieDust32]

Still nothing? I checked spam folder too

davidyroxy@aol.com

Pixiedustgirl32@hotmail.com

 

[cherokeemamma]

That is really weird... my email is hill8233@comcast.net
I will send again !

I need help with the issue I posted here..#701. Thanks!

 

[PixieDust32]

OK Cherokeemamma! Just send you an email.

 

[Sandy321]

test

mmmm now my pictures won't show

good grief - what happened to your pictures?

Cherokeemom - I think when you look at the first pages of this thread - and see how pixiemom has tied off the mickey heads - just rub a lot of the dye in - dh thinks he did too much - we went outside so we poured the dye - holding the shirt to the side so only the Mickey was exposed - once we were confident we poured enough dye we then put a bag on it and rubber banded the area!

Of course I'm thinking you now want to re-dye the shirt to wear - instead of starting all over!!

good luck!

 

[PixieDust32]

Hi Sandy! I don't know my pics are breaking the law too I guess.

I e-mailed Cherokeemamma,hope it worked.

 

[PixieDust32]

Hope this one shows, someone asked me about a V neck and how it would look, can't remember if it as here, but just in case.
Let's hope it doesn't get spooked

 

[PixieDust32]

It worked, so far. that is a V neck women shirt, the fabric is great for tie dye, this shirt is "merona" from target. So if you guys see them in target and would like to try, they're great for this projects, also tagless and they feel great.

 

[stacielee]

Okay, here's my first attempt, they definitely need more yellow and orange, but not sure how to get it in the folds without it seeping into the other colors:

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Okay, here's my first attempt, they definitely need more yellow and orange, but not sure how to get it in the folds without it seeping into the other colors:

That's really cute. I like it when the colors blend a little so maybe you would too.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I've created a tie dye monster at my house. I decided to make my first attempt at tie dying yesterday.

First I dropped the full bottle of green dye after I mixed it. The lid wasn't on it because I was just getting ready to use it. Clean up on aisle 4 please. Luckily I'd bought extra stuff to make the dye so I could make it again since I didn't have enough left in the bottle for my shirt.

Then I accidently splattered on the Rocky the cat. Good thing he's a grey tiger stripe. He didn't stick around after. I'd hate to think of what Lola, my white calico would've looked like if I'd have gotten her.

Then today I'm taking the shirt out of the bag to rinse and drop it on the floor. I think I'm jinxed.

The kids haven't even seen it washed and already DS14 is asking me to do one for him without a Mickey Head so he can answer the door on Halloween as a Hippy. And DD10 wants one to wear to school. Time to go find some 100% cotton shirts that fit them.
DD10 wants hers long sleeve.

I'll be posting pictures of the one I just did once it's finished. I'm thinking of adding a little bling after it's all washed. It's long sleeve in Christmas colors.

 

[wmharley]

our walmart has white 100%cotton for $4...

 

[PixieDust32]

Okay, here's my first attempt, they definitely need more yellow and orange, but not sure how to get it in the folds without it seeping into the other colors:

They look OK! If you don't want the colors to overlap, put the rubber bands apart from each other. I have one shirt soaking right now with the ears on the hip, let me take a pic and show you.

 

[PixieDust32]

I've created a tie dye monster at my house. I decided to make my first attempt at tie dying yesterday.

First I dropped the full bottle of green dye after I mixed it. The lid wasn't on it because I was just getting ready to use it. Clean up on aisle 4 please. Luckily I'd bought extra stuff to make the dye so I could make it again since I didn't have enough left in the bottle for my shirt.

Then I accidently splattered on the Rocky the cat. Good thing he's a grey tiger stripe. He didn't stick around after. I'd hate to think of what Lola, my white calico would've looked like if I'd have gotten her.

Then today I'm taking the shirt out of the bag to rinse and drop it on the floor. I think I'm jinxed.

The kids haven't even seen it washed and already DS14 is asking me to do one for him without a Mickey Head so he can answer the door on Halloween as a Hippy. And DD10 wants one to wear to school. Time to go find some 100% cotton shirts that fit them.
DD10 wants hers long sleeve.

I'll be posting pictures of the one I just did once it's finished. I'm thinking of adding a little bling after it's all washed. It's long sleeve in Christmas colors.

Oh lord, what a mess ah! the mess is part of the fun, my dogs have a colorful tail too, and they have tie dye shirts as well

I made a shirt for DD to wear on homecoming football game and it her friends loved it, they wanted shirts too but the way your DS hippy idea for Halloween sounds terrific!

I made a couple long sleeves but the pics are not showing for some weird reason, but if you want to take a look at them go to my album.

Go to photobucket.com and type my album name....Fantasia1972, the long sleeves are on the main page.