Resist Tie-Dye Shamrock T-Shirt

by Lynn Lilly, Feb 28 2024

Tie-dye is definitely one of my favorite projects! I love creating holiday themed outfits for our family! Our tie-dye Hippie Halloween costumes and our matching family tie-dye Christmas pajamas were such a hit that I decided to make a 4-leaf clover tie-dye shirt for St. Patrick’s Day. We made an easy resist tie-dye design using glue and the green One-Step Tulip Tie-Dye Kit.

Materials:

One-Step Tulip Tie-Dye Kit in Green
Aleene’s Tacky Glue (we tested a bunch of glue and this one was by far the best)
White shirt
Water
Craft Paper or Plastic to Cover Surface
Gloves and rubber bands are included in your kit
Shamrock Template

Pull out the included instruction and inspiration guide and read prior to getting started. This guide gives you directions for rubber-banding different designs and step by step instructions.

Directions:

Pre-wash all your garments and dry.
Make sure to cover your surface and wear gloves.
Lay out your shirt and place your template in the center of the shirt.
Outline your template with Tacky Glue and spread it with your finger. The glue should be about 1” wide around the clover. It should be about a quarter inch high. Let it completely dry.
Once the glue has completely dried, dampen your shirt completely. Do not soak the shirt as the glue will become tacky again.
Lay flat and twist the shirt from the center of the template for a spiral design.
Rubber band your shirt.
Next, fill the tie-dye bottle with water to the fill line. Cover the bottle tightly with the cap and shake until it is completely mixed.
Carefully, add dye to your shirt.
When you are done, wrap the garment in plastic and let the dye sit for 6-8 hours.
Cut the rubber bands and open up to reveal your design.
Unwrap the garment, rinse off the dye and completely rub off the glue under water. You will need to use your finger to scrape off the glue.
Fill your washing machine with hot water on the largest load setting and only use a little detergent. Wash and dry separately. Wash separately for the next couple of washes.