https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:31:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1/page/2#post-2259758 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:33:34 +0000 Lana 2259758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, I did tie with string and scrunch but with the extra layers of a tee, I’m only getting the design on the parts on the top of the wrap, so I need to do more research on this! Love your results. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1/page/2#post-2259693 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 22:48:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2259693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lana, that looks pretty good! I used a fan fold and tied with elastic bands. I can’t use a pole wrap because I dye in the machine. No poles in the machine! I did try a work around involving lots of scrunching of the fabric. I think I posted about that in Part 2, but it didn’t come out that great. </p> <p>When you wrap around the pole are you scrunching the fabric down at the same time? They make it look easy on YouTube, but it did seem a bit tricky to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1/page/2#post-2259632 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:41:52 +0000 Lana 2259632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, I’ve been playing with this today, using the Arashi technique but am not coming up with a consistent result. I’m getting some lines on the outer edges of my shirt but not the middle.&nbsp;Which technique did you use, fan fold or pole wrap?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1/page/2#post-2252534 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:23:33 +0000 Jaime 2252534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing! The patience! The determination! The skill! The end result! And they look even more smashing on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1/page/2#post-2252510 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:23:04 +0000 Chiara 2252510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both your notes on process and the end result... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1/page/2#post-2252459 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:50:18 +0000 Jonesy 2252459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, these are gorgeous! I love shibori and tie dye, and these look beautifully done and work so well with your style! I see what you mean about the first one (that would make me twitchy too, even though I would tell myself it was fine...), but maybe you could semi-tuck that side and no one would be the wiser, especially since the horizontal line is level at the bust where the pattern starts. Love the diagonal ones too. You are very talented and have such a good eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252391 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:06:02 +0000 Bijou 2252391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, you are amazing. Your DIY fail would be my very proud achievement! I love how you take inspiration from designer looks and make it a practical reality. </p> <p>I just checked out the Proenza Schouler website and $700 for a tie-dyed t-shirt is just way out of reach for most people. Slight imperfections show yours are hand done and make them more valuable.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252383 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:21:50 +0000 Brooklyn 2252383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all your comments. On the DIY and the outfits :)</p> <p>With the first top. The lines are straight and parallel to each other, but not to the hem of the top. So they go on an upwards angle. Enough to be noticeable but not enough to look intentional. I was after horizontal or something close to that! I will still wear the top. I consider it a proud fail :)</p> <p>Angie, I was happy with colour match. It’s more that, in person, the black and bronze top looks less distinctive and colour saturated than the blue-green version. I think the iPhone probably makes it look better because it enhances contrast. But, as you can see, that didn’t stop me from wearing it! All part of the learning experience.</p> <p>NancyW, that’s the ultimate compliment. I felt very happy with the blue-green version. I thought: if I saw that in a shop I would pay money for it. So naturally I had to try again!</p> <p>Xtabay, do you remember the thrill you got when you took off the ties at the end of the dyeing process? I reckon that’s the best part of tie dyeing. The big reveal. Coming up with something wearable is a bonus.</p> <p>Joy, I’ve found cotton and linen easiest to dye. Technically you can do viscose and viscose blends too but I don’t seem to be able to get as saturated a result. I have thought about doing scarves too. Watch this space.</p> <p>JAileen, that sounds awesome! On the RIT website they talk about doing reverse tie dye too. You use dye remover to create a pattern. I think that’s the best way to do a pattern involving black. It’s hard to get a saturated black.</p> <p>Zaeobi, very true. Perfection is the enemy of good :)</p> <p>Rachy, I love the ugly theory!</p> <p>Jenn, have you seen the price of Proenza t-shirts??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252357 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:42:33 +0000 Jenn 2252357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fantastic, Brooklyn. It looks really high end! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252356 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:22:43 +0000 Helena 2252356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh this looks amazing! Fwiw I love the first one ... Looks very straight to my eye? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252354 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:00:49 +0000 Vildy 2252354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you're disappointed but those pattern mixed outfits are perfection to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252347 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:43:51 +0000 Anonymous 2252347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should be so lucky as to dye that well! They look super intentional and all work great to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252326 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:19:06 +0000 Anonymous 2252326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are walking artwork! Great fun and satisfying. The diagonal lines are classy and perfect for your style. Anticipating Part 2 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252323 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:08:10 +0000 slim cat 2252323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun and beautiful tops - love all of them! I’m always enjoying your posts with creative stories! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252319 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:14:17 +0000 Sal 2252319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great project - and a successful one!! I am another who can’t see the flaws here - it’s almost part of the beauty of them. The Shibori style really suits your closet and aesthetic - look forward to seeing part two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252316 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:21:12 +0000 Anonymous 2252316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought a pair of shibori print PJ's. &nbsp;I've always loved the look of shibori, and it seems to be getting more popular. &nbsp;Your shirts are fantastic and I look forward to seeing Round 2! &nbsp;My particular favorite is pic #4, but I'd gladly wear any of them.</p> <p>My sisters and I used to tie-dye everything back in the day, and I definitely learned that dyeing is an inexact science. &nbsp;You have to be prepared for unexpected results. &nbsp;Thankfully, there are often happy accidents! &nbsp;Thanks again for sharing this, it's inspiring.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252314 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:13:27 +0000 Angie 2252314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Queen Project, these look fabulous, and well done! How fun to enjoy having a creative project like this...and one with stellar results :)</p> <p>Things look like they match well enough in the pics, although I get how you want them to be a dead right match. Lucky that your favourite colour was the most successful of the lot!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;...and your wavy hair has a great 1920s vibe to it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252310 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:03:37 +0000 Bonnie 2252310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These tops are beautiful and every one looks perfect to me. Looking forward to part 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252306 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:42:49 +0000 Suz 2252306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. This is amazing. I love your upcycling dyeing adventures!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252304 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:30:26 +0000 Anonymous 2252304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great way to breath new life into old pieces. &nbsp;You have some lovely outfits. &nbsp;Is this process better on some fabrics than others? &nbsp;Or maybe it does not matter? &nbsp;You could do some scarves to go with your skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252302 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:24:54 +0000 JP 2252302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, these look great, I don't see anything wrong with them, especially being tie dye I don't think it should be perfectly geometric. Now you got the DIYer in me interested in this...<br /> You outfits look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252299 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:17:36 +0000 JAileen 2252299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! &nbsp;I love love love the blue green one. &nbsp;I’ve tried dyeing and have had mixed results. &nbsp;I’ve also tried using bleach, and it turned out surprisingly well. &nbsp;I had thrifted a cotton sweater so the risk was minimal. &nbsp;It was navy, and the bleached areas turned tan instead of white. &nbsp; I really liked the “movement” of the splashed bleach, and wore the sweater for several years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252293 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:25 +0000 Zaeobi 2252293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whilst I can see the progression throughout the photos, I think they all look great - in fact, the 'fine' lines version goes wonderfully with the delicate floral pattern on that skirt! </p> <p>The hardest part of art is knowing when to depart (stop). It can be *so* tempting to keep going over something until it's perfect (heaven knows I'm guilty of this with my pencils &amp; paints, lol), but sometimes we need to take a step back &amp; evaluate. </p> <p>Try your creations on a few more times then see if the 'imperfections' bother you so much anymore - after all, an outfit is usually about how the pieces come together as a *whole* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252290 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:41:49 +0000 rachylou 2252290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We-ell, I can see how you might be disappointed because things didn’t match what you had in mind… however, the shirts look fantastic!!! </p> <p>This is the second thread of the day where I must remind everyone of my ‘ugly’ theory… ‘ugly’ things, things one doesn’t like, have a way of making other things work. They are necessary and look great! Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252280 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:42:18 +0000 Eliza 2252280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowza! Your creations are beautiful and you wear them well. Love them with your skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252279 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:35:26 +0000 SarahD8 2252279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Truly amazing. I love how you walk us through your thought process. The flaws you note don’t stand out to this outside observer (I think even your fails are fantastic!) but I’m looking forward to part 2!</p> <p>Tie dye is a really good fit for your style, in your hands it has a sort of “opulent boho” quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252272 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:17:40 +0000 Carla 2252272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really cool! &nbsp;I like the outfits you’ve created very much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252270 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:14:15 +0000 Star (Lise) 2252270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all beautiful, and I am actually not a fan of traditional tie dye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252269 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:06:21 +0000 Kim M 2252269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great job!&nbsp; I love shibori tie dye--you have inspired me, I'm going to look for a project, now.&nbsp; Can't wait to see part 2!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-shibori-tie-dye-part-1#post-2252267 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:58:24 +0000 NancyW 2252267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course the maker looks at every detail and compares it to the picture in the mind! From over here these are so terrific. I would walk into a shop if these were in the window </p>