Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
Originally Posted by amma
I have used bleach to reverse tye die 100% cotton sweatshirts and tshirts...they were not treated with any chemical and have held up well in the washer and dryer for 5 years now... so I would have to assume that using a product to neutralize the bleach would help the fabric last even longer :wink:
What does reverse tye dye mean?
You take a 100% cotton colored fabric or garment and tie it it (like you normally would) only you soak it in bleach instead of dye. The results are much like what you see in this beautiful quilt. You never know for sure what color you will end up with on the bleached fabric. Just like the quilt, the fabric close to the strings is the original, but the bleached part is the surprise. If you get a bleached spot on a shirt or sweat pants, it is a good way to salvage them :wink: That is how I started out :oops:
I keep coming back to this picture and the ideas and inspirations are numerous!!! WOW!!! :D :D :D