How to Create a Tie Dye Bunting
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This reverse tie dye bunting will add just the extra flair your outdoor party needs. If you prefer to use dye over bleach, follow the same instructions but soak the washed and tied bandanas in a dye bath (Rit Dye works well) instead.
To make: Wash 100% cotton bandanas or squares of cotton fabric; do not dry. Fold, scrunch, or crimp wet bandanas and hold together with rubber bands, kitchen twine, or binder clips. Soak in a solution that is 2 part bleach to 1 part water until faded. (This can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Note, new red bandanas seem to be pretty colorfast, and we found that vintage ones bleach better.) Once desired level of bleaching has occurred, immediately remove binder and thoroughly rinse under cold water. Wash if desired. Use to make a garland, as napkins, or as a neckerchief.
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