The Tie Dying Party Fashion Show

After reading the first two articles in this series, Tie Dying Party and Tie Dying Party Set Up, you’ve been able to create a fun, thematic invitation to a retro or psychedelic tie dying party, you’ve learned how to set up the party, and you’ve read about the basics of dying garments. Your guests should have already selected their garments and decided upon the type of pattern and color of dye they plan to use. At this point, you will teach them how to fold, tie and dip their clothing, to create their designs.

or peruse your local library for some handy tips on tying the fabric. For beginners, this activity is not an exact science, so make sure to emphasize the fun, unknown aspect of the craft.

Once the garments are tied and dyed, you have the option of quick drying them in the sun or following the recommended instructions of letting the cotton fibers fully absorb the dye through a curing process. Obviously, your party schedule will dictate which method of drying you select. If you are planning a sleepover party, you could dye on the first day and then reveal the garments on the second day. If the entire party will take place on the same day, then you’ll need to explore some other alternatives, such as using hot water activated dyes (like RIT) and a clothesline for drying in the sun or using an old microwave oven for some high-tech, super speedy drying.

In any case, during the drying or curing time, get the guests active with other creative exercises. Have a scrapbooking table or a macramé station, where the guests can create their own friendship bracelets. Both activities are fun, encourage conversation and address a whole variety of age groups.

Once the clothing has been dried and untied, encourage the guests to let their hair down, have some fun vamping and vogue-ing in their new designs, and start the party’s finale --- a blow out fashion show! Create a fashion show order that intersperses more shy guests with the gregarious ones. Begin the show with one of the most extroverted guests. By doing this, you’re encouraging the remaining guests to push the envelope and really have fun. Conclude the show with the singular most gregarious or comedic guest. Don’t forget to have an assigned videographer to record the event, and you should employ an outgoing teen or adult to act as emcee for the fashion show.

The bottom line of this party is to make it a fun, one-of-a-kind event!

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