Jack O Lantern Shibori Pillow

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Rit All-Purpose Dye in Tangerine
• Cotton Pillowcase
• Needle and Thread
• Washable Marker
• Plastic Container for Dyeing Stainless Steel Sink
• Measuring Cup
• Salt
• Rubber Gloves
• Paper Towels
• Plastic Table Cover

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies.
2. Draw jack o' lantern pattern on pillowcase with a washable marker.
3. Sew a basting stitch around drawn pattern and pull edges to gather fabric. Knot and wrap remaining thread around the puckered fabric. This will create the resist.
4. Wearing rubber gloves, fill a large container or stainless-steel sink with 3 gallons of very hot water. The water should ideally be 140F. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath.
5. Add 1/2 cup of well-shaken Tangerine dye into dyebath.
6. To enhance the color, add one cup of salt. Add 1 teaspoon of liquid dish detergent to help promote level dyeing. Stir well.
7. Test color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye; if color is too dark, add more water.
8. Immerse bound pillowcase in dyebath. Stir slowly and continuously. Stirring helps to ensure an even color with no splotches.
9. When desired color is achieved, remove from dyebath. The pillowcase will appear darker when wet and will dry lighter. Squeeze out excess dye.
10. We recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing to enhance color, increase color retention and prevent dye from bleeding. Follow package instructions.
11. Rinse in cool water until the water runs clear.
12. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.