Watch and learn how to tie-dye swirling colours onto your bags and clothes at home

Watch and learn how to tie-dye swirling colours onto your bags and clothes at home

Wearing brightly coloured clothes is an instant mood lift, and when the pattern was dyed by yourself in an attempt to give new life to a light-coloured shirt, it’s even better! Sustainable and environment-friendly practices, fun for family and friends, and a rewarding feeling of satisfaction at wearing your own handiwork are some of the benefits of tie-dyeing your clothes at home. You can create a typical vibrant swirl of colours from the centre of your shirt or tote bag, asymmetrical patterns or even stripe-like tie-dyes – there are no rules, and it’s always bound to look pretty. If your style is less tie-dye, you can always do it for your kids’ bedsheets and pillowcases for an effortlessly radiant room, or even a beach tote bag, socks and festive shorts. Here’s how you can do it at home in half an hour, filmed at Dubai Design Week 2021: 1. Clean and dry your t-shirt and bag to make sure they are free of dirt and grease. 2. Mix your fabric dyes – chemically strong dyes can be mixed with corresponding binders and urea as per the instructions, whereas natural and food dyes can be mixed with a little water and