Best Tie Dye Tote Bag For Your Summer Plans

Tie-dye is a modern-day hippie technique that is simple, satisfying, and produces beautiful results. You can turn an old t-shirt into something vibrant and new with little effort. This guide will teach you how to make your own tie-dye tote bag. You will need: -1 white or light-colored tote bag -1 bottle of tie-dye kit in your desired color (I used neon pink) -Canvas or muslin fabric for lining (optional) -Thick rubber bands -Plastic gloves (optional) Instructions: 1. First, prepare your work area by covering it with plastic or old newspapers. Set up your tote bag on a flat surface. If you are using a canvas or muslin fabric for lining, place it inside the tote bag now. 2. Squeeze out some of the tie-dye onto one side of the tote bag, using as much or as little as you like. I like to use a lot so that the color is really intense. You can also mix colors together to create your own custom shade. 3. Once you have applied the dye, carefully fold up the tote bag until it is nearly closed. Use rubber bands to secure it in place; the more bands you use, the more defined your patterns will be. You can also use string or other materials if you don't have rubber bands handy. Just be sure that whatever you use is tight enough so that the dye doesn't leak out while you're working with it. 4. Now it's time to let your creativity flow! Use whatever object you like to create patterns on the tote bag – I like using chopsticks or clothespins. The possibilities are endless; have fun with it! 5. Once you're happy with your design, let the tote bag sit for at least 6 hours so that the dye has time to set in properly. After 6 hours, unbind it and rinse out any excess dye under cold water until the water runs clear. Then wash it separately from other clothes in your laundry (I usually just wash mine by itself on a gentle cycle).