Try making this cute Rit® Dye Halloween DIY, a mushroom hat, and be the fungi at the party!
What You Need:
What You Need:
- Gather Supplies. Pre-wash and dry your cotton fabric to remove any finishes that may
interfere with dye absorption
- Measure the diameter of the hat brim and add roughly 10-20 inches to cut cotton fabric into
a circle.
- To create the white spots, pinch the center of each spot and secure with a rubber band 2-3
inches down from the center. This will create spots that are 4-6 inches. Repeat to create as
many spots as desired
- Cut the tips off the disposable gloves. Place them over the bound areas and secure with
rubber bands again. This helps to create a resist and keep the spots white.
- Fill dye container with 3 gallons very hot water (140F/60C). Note: If water is not hot
enough, heat some water in a cook pot to boiling and add to dye container.
- Dye Preparation: Shake dye bottle before pouring. Wearing rubber gloves, pour dye into the
water. Then measure 1 cup salt dissolved with 2 cups hot water; add to dye bath. (Salt helps
to intensify the colour.) Then add a squirt of dish washing liquid and stir well.
- Test dye colour to be sure you are satisfied. Dip swatch of white fabric or a paper towel
into dye bath. If colour is too light, add more dye.
- Immerse wet bound fabric in dye bath and stir continuously for 20 minutes. Wearing rubber
gloves, move clothing item back and forth and up and down. This helps to ensure an even
colour. Tongs are also helpful for lifting. Continue to stir occasionally for 10 minutes or
until desired colour is achieved (up to one hour). The longer the clothes remain in the dye
bath, the darker the colour will be. Colour will appear lighter when dry.
- To help reduce colour bleeding and improve color retention, treat fabric with Rit® ColorStay
Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before rinsing while it’s still bound. Remove from
dye bath and squeeze out excess dye. Fill container with 3 gallons hot water and add 4
Tablespoons (1/4 cup) dye fixative; stir well. Immerse clothing item in fixative, stirring
occasionally for 20 minutes.
- Remove bound fabric and rinse in cold water until water begins to run clear. Then machine
wash with an old towel in warm water with mild detergent, rinse and dry. If desired, iron to
remove excess wrinkles.
- Sew a simple running stitch all around the edge of the dyed fabric using a needle and
thread.
- Pull the ends of the thread to gather the fabric. This will create a basket-like shape.
- Fill the gathered mushroom cap with Polyfil and place over the straw hat.
- Using a hot glue gun with glue sticks, secure the mushroom cap onto the brim of the hat.
- Optional: Add gingham ribbon to either sides of the underside of the brim to create ties.
NOTE: All products might not be available at all store locations. To find a suitable
product alternative for your project, please ask a store team member for assistance.
