Tie dye is such a big trend right now and I am HERE FOR IT. However, I’m not here to pay $80 for a tie dye hoodie, #sorrynotsorry.
So I searched pinterest and found/tested the perfect nontoxic DIY tie dye using AVOCADO. Yep! Talk about being sustainable and resourceful. Make that avocado toast then use the pits and skins for your tie dye.
WHAT DO YOU NEED
Natural Fiber Fabric (I used 100% cotton shirt, I started with an old faded white shirt I had laying around to test) – 3-4 avocado pits per 1/2 lb of fabric – A large stainless steel pot and tongs
STEP 1
First, clean out your avocado skins and wash avocado pits completely. Put your avocado skins and pits into the bottom of the pot and add enough water to cover skins/pits and the fabric which will be later put in the pot.
STEP 2
Boil the water and avocado pits for a few minutes before reducing heat to a simmer. Let the dye simmer for 60 minutes.
STEP 3
Next, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a couple hours with the avocado pits and skins. I left it overnight because I wanted a strong color.
STEP 4
When you are ready to dye, wet and ring out the fabric you are wishing to dye. If you wish to wrap the fabric with a rubber band for design purposes, now is the time to do so.
STEP 5
Remove the pits and skins with the tongs and place your fabric into the pot. Bring the dye with the fabric inside to a simmer for 20-30 minutes.
STEP 6
Remove your pot from the heat and let the fabric sit in the dye. The longer you keep it in the dye, the stronger the color – so use your judgment as to how long you want to keep it in the pot. I personally left it in another night. You can now hang dry and enjoy!
What do you plan on tie dying?! xx E
