Tie Dye How To

I'm sure there are many ways to do this...here is the way that I know and what I do.
Oh, and be smarter than me and WEAR GLOVES. That soda ash can burn like an SOB.


My layout for fun.

I mix up my dye. I like to use a procion dye that doesn't require heat and actually reacts with the fabric. Walmart (yes, yes, I know) sells a reasonable kit with nice dyes. That's actually what made these shirts.


But I use Dharma for the most part. Moving along...
First you soak what you are dying in a solution of washing soda (soda ash) and water. I go about 10 minutes.


Then I take a fork to the center of where you want the swirl and twirl it like the biggest piece of spaghetti ever.


If you are doing a rainbow with 6 colors, then section it like this.


Dye 3 sections yellow


Overlap one section on the yellow with the blue


And the same with the red


Until you get this big messy mess and then flip and repeat.


Wrap it up in plastic wrap or a Ziploc

Let sit overnight (or at least 8 hours) in a cool, dark place. Rinse until water comes clean. Wash ALONE or with other dyed items and look awesome.


PS, you aren't high. I was using pics from two different things: a sheet and a shirt. Some pics just illustrated my point better. :)

We're Up!

Well, we got the store up and running. I spent hours photographing bows, editing pictures, and uploading them to the shop. So much time that I didn't get to make a single bow today! But that's ok, I did figure out how to make the boutique style bow this weekend, pretty excited about that!


I also nearly finished 2 bulletin boards, just have to personalize them.

Alright craft lovers, go check out the site! Click here for cuteness!


Just so you know, we can customize any of our products for you. Just send us an e-mail at imperfectcrafters@gmail.com and let us know what you are looking for!

Store Opening Soon

Jamie and I will be opening an Imperfect Crafters store soon! We're just waiting on some set up and approval stuff. Until then, here are some bow shots...

Hi again!

It's been a while. It's so hard to get into the swing of a new blog. I have grand plans for crafting coming up this week. I'll probably do some tie-dyeing and hope to put up a how-to if you want to learn. It's pretty easy when you have the right materials.

Jennifer is also working on an etsy shop where you can buy some of the awesomeness she (and I hopefully) makes.

Checking in to say we are still here and kicking. :)