Tie-Dyeing: Fill Your Clothes with Color

Start by meeting your teacher, Peter Wasp. He tells you about his career in fashion and textile transformation, how he began experimenting with dying, and his biggest influences and sources of inspiration.

Take a trip back in time to the origins of tie-dye. Discover how it's linked to other ancient techniques, why it became so popular, and what it stood for in the counterculture of the '60s. Then, Peter explains its influence in today's culture and shows you some examples.

Learn how to create basic tie-dye designs step by step: stripes, bulls eye, crumple, spiral, and geometric shapes. Peter also gives you tips to enhance, modify, and customize your designs.

Now it’s time to bring your imagination to life! Experiment freely with colors and materials and play with different shapes, textures, and contrasts. Learn how to achieve a gradient effect and use the random technique to create unexpected combinations. When you've finished, put together a collection with each of your basic tie-dye designs.

To tie everything together, Peter gives you detailed instructions on how to create a top or a tote bag using everything you've learned about contemporary dying. Now you're ready to bring any piece of clothing to life with vibrant colors.