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DIY Dip Dye Table Cloth

Jul 06

DIY Dip Dye Table Cloth

Did you catch my Black and White Boho Party from Friday? I sure hope so! I’m completely in love with the way it turned out and am excited to be sharing the quick and simple DIY for that fun moody dip dye table cloth I used today. I’ve already admitted that I’m totally obsessed with dip dying now. I rounded up some of my favourite DIYs using the technique just over a month ago and already tried my hand at dip dyed party horns and now this dip dye table cloth (and maybe one more that I just haven’t posted yet). And table cloths? I love them… mostly because of how much I don’t love my table (it’s the worst!). Until we get around to making ourself a new one (we already have the wood, just not the time!) it will be table cloths for every party ever.

Here’s the thing about this DIY… it’s so easy it almost doesn’t need instructions. If I tell you to dip dye something, I’m sure you get the idea. But since I was so nervous to try the trend (why?!) I’ll give you the full how-to. Also… it’s pretty darn quick. Like so quick that I may have pulled it together the morning of my party. But I know you’re a better planner than I am… right?

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:

  • White table cloth (cotton is best for dying! you could also use a flat sheet)
  • Powder dye of your choice, I used Rit Black
  • Metal or glass bowl full of warm water
  • Gloves so you don’t get dip dyed hands

DIY Dip Dye Table Cloth

Put on your gloves- don’t tempt fate and wait until you’re dying. Then fill your bowl with warm water and add powder dye until it’s darker than you think it needs to be. If you had extra material you could test the dye out BUT if you buy a prefab tablecloth, I’m guessing you don’t. Go outside or to an area that you can lay out your table cloth to dry. The grass worked great! I chose to dye the centre of my table cloth and leave the ends white. To get this effect, I folded my tablecloth in half and dipped the folded end in. Dip dye gives a more gradual transition if your material has been wet first. I soaked my tablecloth in cold water before dying and love the uneven edge to the dye this gave me.

DIY Dip Dye Table Cloth

I slowly added more of the tablecloth to the dye to get an ombre type effect. Then, I squeezed out any excess before opening up to dry. When you check the colour, keep in mind that it will look a bit darker before it dries so make it even a bit darker than you think is necessary.

That’s it! It’s best to wash your cloth with some vinegar before using it. It will help keep the colour! See, wasn’t that easy? Dye isn’t as scary as I thought it was- it’s a whole new world of DIY possibilities!

I’ll be back on Wednesday with an awesome giveaway and then I will have the feather templates from this party on Friday! Hope to see you then, friends :)

Category: DIY, EntertainTag: Craft, Dinner Party, Dye, Party, Party DIY, Tablescapes, Wedding Shower
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  1. Amy | Club Narwhal

    Jul 07 at 10:55 am

    Colleen, this is GORGEOUS! I tried dip dying last summer and got hooked–would love to make a bigger project like this tablecloth!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Jul 07 at 7:14 pm

      You totally turned me on to it Amy! I loved your birthday party :)

      Reply
  2. Beverly

    Jul 14 at 5:56 am

    How fun! Great tips on how to dip dye. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday.

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Jul 16 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks so much Beverly, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Karren Haller

    Jul 18 at 7:08 am

    Hi Colleen, thank you for sharing how to do this, Im guess I missed this new trend, looks like lots of fun and can imagine that it could be done on T-shirts too.

    Thanks for stopping by Oh My Heartsie Girl this week to share your blog post.
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Karren

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:38 pm

      It would definitely look great on T-Shirts!

      Reply
  4. Kristina & Millie

    Jul 18 at 1:13 pm

    ohhhh I love dying things :) if it’s white or light colored and I have dye it’s in trouble! I haven’t tried the dipping dye yet but now I will HAVE to! thanks for the tute and the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:39 pm

      It is addicting, isn’t it!! Definitely give it a try, and let me know how it goes :)

      Reply
  5. Andrea

    Jul 21 at 10:09 am

    I haven’t done this in years, but I would love to try it. Thanks for linking up to This is How We Roll linky party!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:43 pm

      You definitely should! I love how fresh the dipped look is :)

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Dawn

    Jul 21 at 11:38 pm

    What a fun project! Your finished table setting is stunning!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks so much Jennifer! I love a good dinner set up :)

      Reply
  7. Theresa @DearCreatives

    Jul 23 at 5:34 pm

    We haven’t done any dying yet this summer but, this might just get on the list. Thanks for joining in the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. You are also being featured at tomorrow’s party @DearCreatives Feel free to pop by & share another lovely post! Congrats!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:46 pm

      Put it on the list for sure! So much fun :) Big thanks for the feature, hopping over to check it out now!

      Reply

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