These DIY shoes are so fun and easy to make with this shibori tie dye kit I got from JOANN.

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I haven’t tried to tie dye anything before, but now I want to make more things because I had so much fun making these shoes! The Tulip shibori tie dye kit was awesome because all you have to do is fill up the bottles with water. So easy and not messy! It also came with rubber bands, zip ties, string and gloves.

The kit makes quite a bit of dye and I had a lot left over so I wish I had planned to have more items to try out. So if you decide to do this project have a few items ready to go. I also think this would be a great project to do with your kids! Just make sure you have them in old clothes in case the dye splatters and make sure to cover your work surface.

After I dyed my shoes, I used some bleach and a Cricut stencil to add some fun designs to the back of my shoe. This is a totally optional step. I love how many things I can do with my Cricut machine. And right now, JOANN has the exclusive Cricut Wisteria in stores and online!

Supplies for Shibori Tie Dye Shoes

• Tulip Shibori One – Step Tie – Dye Kit
• Shoes
• Plastic bin with water (or a sink)
• Painter’s tape
• Plastic wrap

Optional:

• Cricut Explore Air 2 Special Edition Wisteria Machine Bundle
• Cricut Stencil Vinyl
• Cricut Cutting Mat 12″x12″ Light Grip
• Small container of bleach/water 50/50
• Paintbrush

Instructions:

Fill your bin with water and soak your shoes for about 5 minutes. My shoes had removable soles so I took those out.

Remove the shoes from the water, and carefully apply painter’s tape around the rubber soles. This will prevent the dye from staining the soles.

Now for the really fun part! Add water to the fill line of each dye color and shake to dissolve the powder. Make sure you have your gloves on from the kit, or your hands will get messy. Start applying the dye to the shoes any which way you want. Since you can’t use the rubber bands or zip tie the shoes, I left some white gaps to give it the tie dye effect. Make sure not to oversaturate the shoes with dye.  Have fun applying the colors any way you choose!

Once you are satisfied with your colors, carefully wrap your shoes in saran wrap to keep them damp and place them in a plastic bag. They need to rest for 6-8 hours so the dye can adhere.

After 6-8 hours, place your shoes in your bin of water (or the sink) and wash out the excess dye. I filled the bin a few times to make sure all of the excess was out. If you are satisfied with how your shoes look, no need to do the next steps.  I wanted to test out bleach stenciling so I kept going!

Optional Step: Bleach Stencil

Use your Cricut machine to cut out a stencil. I chose to do a star shape and cut it out of stencil vinyl, but any time of vinyl would work. (This is a great use for small vinyl scraps you have saved.)

Apply the stencil to your shoe. Dip your paint brush in bleach and use a paper towel to dab off the excess bleach. If your brush is too wet, the bleach will soak under the stencil. Carefully paint the bleach on your shoe and then remove the stencil. (Note: The lines won’t be as sharp as your stencil, but I like that they were a little bit organic.)

Repeat the stenciling until you are satisfied with your design. I kept the stars to the back part of my shoes.

Wash out the bleach in your bin or sink with water or it will continue to remove color. Allow to dry. Now, admire your new shibori dyed shoes! If you have any questions let me know in the comments below.