Comments on: DIY: Sharpie Dyed Underwear

By: vickie

vickie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:40:31 +0000

I bet you could do it with a hair dryer….just don’t hold it too long in one or too close or it will burn it.

By: vickie

vickie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:39:16 +0000

I’m going to try this on prefolded cloth diapers for burp rags. Imagine all the different designs/monograms you could do.

By: Cerise

Cerise — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:59:41 +0000

We made sharpie firework shirts a couple years back. SO much fun and so easy too!!

By: wanie

wanie — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:47:05 +0000

Hi,

Is there anything other than rubber alcohol that I can use?

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:30:11 +0000

I would not worry about this once it is washed. It is just like any other colored piece of cloth.

By: Pia

Pia — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:52:19 +0000

but what if you don’t have a dryer? how do you fixate color then?

By: amyks

amyks — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:50:55 +0000

So, we made several of these t-shirts this weekend, some turned out better than others. We found that certain colors took to the process better than others, and that thicker blocks of color were better than the skinner lines. All in all, we had lots of fun thanks for the inspiration!!!

By: maya

maya — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:26:35 +0000

thanks so much for the idea! i had tote bags just waiting for the right project. Just finished two of them with my son using this technique. He had fun, and they look great!

By: sara

sara — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:53:56 +0000

OK, this is nothing short of brilliant in its ease and beauty. I cannot WAIT to do this! Thanks so much – as always, you find the most amazing things :)

By: joanna goddard

joanna goddard — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:07:40 +0000

this is adorable!! what a brilliant idea.

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:20:41 +0000

This just blew my mind!!! Pinned the heck out of it so I don’t forget about it for the future. :)

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:47:26 +0000

That’s how I feel, Sara! : )

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:46:49 +0000

So glad to hear it, Jen! Have fun.

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:45:55 +0000

Hi Alana! Wait for the alcohol to dry completely, then “set” the color by running the clothing through the dryer. Once you’ve done that, the colors won’t run — or even fade much at all.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:45:23 +0000

What a sweet idea. My ten yr. old daughter would love to make these. Looks like this will be another pin on my diy board at pinterest. Thanks!

By: heather

heather — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:30:43 +0000

we did this at girl scout’s encampment when i was 8 years old–i’m 25 now, and it made me smile to see. i remember designing a bandana and using it as a sling (for my pretend broken arm, of course). :) i’m not sure my memories are reliable, but we used cotton, the colors didn’t fade anymore than a tiedye shirt would, and i don’t think the smell lasted.

By: Alana

Alana — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:26:38 +0000

Do the colors tend to run in the wash?

By: Shelley Abreu @ The Happiness Diaries

Shelley Abreu @ The Happiness Diaries — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:19:15 +0000

This is so clever and simple. I have a big box of colored sharpies. I’m packing them in the suitcase right now to bring back to the hospital. My daughter will love this – thanks for another idea to keep us busy!

By: Jen Bivens

Jen Bivens — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:13:46 +0000

I was just searching your site yesterday for something my 4-year-old and I can do together for my husband’s gift. This is perfect. She will be thrilled to be able to use Sharpies. Thank you!

By: amy

amy — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:52:55 +0000

I”m totally doing this for a gift from the kids to each other.

we’re doing plenty of ‘handmade holiday’ this year. I just made superhero capes for them and I embellished t-shirts as well. this will be a great addition to the holiday