Accordion T-Shirt

Accordion T-Shirt

Supplies Needed

• Rit Fuchsia Dye, Liquid or Powder
• 100% Cotton T-Shirt
• Squirt bottle for dye
• Rubber bands
• Plastic disposable spoons for mixing dyes
• 4-Cup Measuring cup
• Plastic wrap
• Paper towels
• Rubber gloves to protect hands from dye
• Plastic cover to protect table

Instructions

1. Cover work surface with a plastic cover.
2. Lay shirt out on a flat surface.
3. Accordion fold shirt diagonally and apply rubber bands every three inches.
   
4. Dip shirt in water; squeeze out excess water.  Set aside.
5. Wearing rubber gloves, prepare Fuchsia dye:  Mix 1 package of powdered dye or ½ cup liquid dye with 2 cups hot tap water; stir well.  Pour into squirt bottle.
6. Overlap several layers of plastic wrap to make an area slightly larger than shirt.
7. Place tied shirt on plastic wrap.  Squirt Fuchsia dye along the folds of the shirt.
8. Cover shirt with plastic wrap; seal edges.  Fold to fit in microwave.
9. Line bottom of microwave wit paper towels.  Place wrapped shirt in microwave and set on High for 2 minutes.
10. Wearing rubber gloves, remove shirt from microwave.  Rinse shirt in cool water; remove rubber bands.  Rinse again until water runs clear.  Then launder in warm water with a mild detergent; rinse and dry.