Tulip Tie-Dye Party Garland

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Tulip Tie-Dye Kit of your choice
• 100% cotton cloth napkins, white
• Rotary cutter & cutting mat or scissors
• Ruler
• Double-stick tape
• String

DIRECTIONS:

1. Wash your white cloth napkins but do not put in the dryer. You want them to remain damp when you are dying them. For this garland, we used the swirl technique for all four colorways. To do this, simply lay out your damp cloth napkin flat on your work surface. Pinch the center of the cloth between your two fingers and twist your wrist, causing the fabric to twist and swirl. Continue twisting the fabric until it all comes together in a spiral. Use elastic bands to secure.
2. Prepare dyes according to the instructions on the package. Think about what color combinations you'd like to use and set the dyes out to prepare. We used two colors on each of the 4 cloth napkins that make up this garland.
3. Apply the dye to the swirled fabric. We dyed two segments of the swirl in one color and the other two segments the other shade. You can experiment with this, mixing and matching colors as much as you'd like. Don't forget to apply dye to the back of the spiral too.
4. Cover your tie dyed fabric in plastic to keep damp while the dye sets. Let it set for 6 to 8 hours or longer for brightest colors. Follow the tie-dye instructions included in your kit for laundering.
5. Give a quick press with an iron.
6. Use a rotary cutter and cutting mat to get clean edges on the cloth, but scissors also work if you're careful. You may get a little bit of fraying on the edges of the fabric, but pinking shears can prevent this. Cut each cloth napkin into even rectangles.
7. Lay out the rectangles of one color in a row and apply a piece of double stick tape to the top edge of each. Lay a piece of string over the tape, keeping a slight gap between each cloth rectangle. Fold the top over to secure the fabric around the string. Repeat for all colors. Hang the garland in rainbow order as shown for some super fun party decor.