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DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt

June 16, 2014 By Irresistible Pets 24 Comments

Everything old is new again. Especially tie dye. I’ve been seeing tie dye every where lately! I decided to hop on the trend and make Chuy a patriotic shirt for July 4th. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how easy it is to make your own shirt with Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye. Head on over to the Tie Dye Your Summer website for more ideas and inspiration! This is the perfect project to do with your friends and family outdoors this Summer! You’ll also want to check out our matching DIY Tie Dye Beach Bag!

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt by IrresistiblePets.com

Supplies

  • Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye (Kit includes plastic gloves and rubber bands)
  • Plain Dog Shirt
  • Plastic wrap
  • Plastic table cloth (Dollar Tree has them!)

Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Supplies

Instructions – DIY Tie Dye Dog Shirt

These are the instructions based on my experience. For more information, tips, and tutorials, check out the Tie Dye Your Summer website.

1. Prep Your Work Area

Set up your work surface by laying down a disposable table cloth or some plastic trash bags. It’s preferable to do this craft outside so that you don’t stain your carpet or kitchen table! We did this outdoors on my patio table.

2. Prep the Fabric

I recommend prepping your fabric before mixing the dye. You’ll need to decide what type of pattern or design you want to go with. The Tie Dye Your Summer  website has TONS of ideas if you aren’t sure! Depending on what you go with you’ll need to wrap the shirt with the rubber bands that come in your tie dye kit. Here’s how I tied Chuy’s shirt.

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Rubberbands

3. Mix the Tie Dye

One of the awesome things about the Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye kit is that it comes with plastic gloves which you will definitely need. Put those bad boys on and add some warm water to each bottle and give it a good shake.

Tulip One Step Spray Dye

4. Dye the Fabric

Now the fun begins! For a Patriotic look, I dyed every other section red and blue.

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt

5. Wrap it Up!

Once you are finished dying, you’ll need to wrap your dog shirt with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for 6-8 hours. For more intense color, let it sit out longer.

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Wrapped

6. Rinse

Once 6-8 hours have passed, rinse out the shirt with water until the water runs clear.

7. Wash

To set in the color, you’ll need to put the shirt into the washer machine by itself with a tiny bit of detergent. Do not wash it with any other items!!

No two pieces of tie dye are going to look the same. Don’t worry about getting it perfect. Just have fun! Once completed, your DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt should look something like this:

Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt by IrresistiblePets.com

My husband, Chuy, and I spent the afternoon at the beach after we finished his shirt. I think it makes the perfect cover up for Chuy . . . dont  ya think?! Here’s a few pics from our adventure!

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Outdoor Fun!

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Chuy Exploring the Beach

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Waves

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Flag

 

DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Dog Shirt Beach Fun

PS – Be sure to also check out our tutorial for this DIY Patriotic Tie Dye Beach Bag. It’s perfect to carry all your dog’s necessities for the beach!

DIY Patriotic Beach Bag Sneak Peek

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Comments

  1. Paulina Dombrowski says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I love tie-dye and I think your pup looks adorable in his shirt

    Reply
    • Irresistible Pets says

      June 17, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Amberly says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    This is awesome!! I’m tempted to make one for my puppy now 😉

    Reply
    • Irresistible Pets says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      Your puppy would love a shirt like this! hehe

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    June 17, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I think tie-dye is extra in (if that’s a thing) for 4th of July. Such a cute project!

    Reply
    • Irresistible Pets says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      You got that right! They were even doing a tie dye demo right in the front of Michael’s last weekend. Thank you!

      Reply
  4. M. K. Clinton says

    June 18, 2014 at 3:22 am

    Chuy is looking great with his weight loss. He may want a tie-dyed Speedo soon! I love tie-dye but haven’t done it in years. Now, I want to make shirts for the boys!

    Reply
    • Irresistible Pets says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you! Now that’s a scary thought! LOL It was so easy to make with the one step paint! Give it a shot!

      Reply
  5. SUGAR: Golden Woofs says

    June 18, 2014 at 9:16 am

    PAWsome and Chuy is looking great. LOVE it <3 Golden Woofs

    Reply
    • Irresistible Pets says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Miss Angie says

    June 18, 2014 at 11:38 am

    So cute!

    Reply
    • Irresistible Pets says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      Why thank you!

      Reply
  7. Sierra says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Oh my gosh!! I need to do this for my new puppy for the 4th of july!

    Reply
    • Irresistible Pets says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      Yes, you still have lots of time!

      Reply
  8. Angie Agerter says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    oh my gosh – so cute!! I love the colors you used!

    Reply
  9. nailahbone says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:11 am

    Very cute idea! I was looking for a patriotic shirt for yesterday’s World Cup match but couldn’t find a style I liked. I think I’ll make my own now that I’ve found your tutorial, and maybe one for Niles too! 🙂

    Reply

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