Hand dyed tights are one of my daughters favorite fall accessories. The more colorful the better. If she can pair them with a tutu then she is even more excited. Yes, I have a girly girl. It is a good thing her mother is an artist and loves to play with dye. Last year I purchase a ton of white clothes from the clearance rack at Target. I think the most I paid for any one item was $2.49 and with prices like that I can afford to customize them to suit her taste. If you want to see they other dyed pieces check out the category Hand DYED PROJECTS
Directions for colorful dyed tights:
Rinse white cotton tight. Squeeze out excess water.
Place tights over a raised covered surface or in a stainless steel sink on a drying rack. Do not place them directly on the colored surface the colors will blend together.
Use a squirt bottle or purchase dye that comes in a bottle. Mix the dye according to manufacturers direction. If you are using a dye that requires heat to work, you can microwave the mixture for faster results. Allow they dye to dry according to directions. Rinse at the tights one color at a time starting with the lightest color. Rinse until the water comes clear and then wash.
I personally recommend that you wash them separately. Do not wash them with whites.
I need to make my son some striped tights for his Halloween costume. They have to be green and orange. Do you think using your method would work or would the colors just run?