Make a Festive Red, White & Blue Tie-Dye Tablecloth with Tulip

America's 250th birthday is a reason to celebrate, and your backyard centerpiece is completely up to you. According to event experts, handmade 100% cotton provides a much better canvas for party food than flimsy plastics. Fortunately, you don't need professional art skills to craft a stunning milestone keepsake.

Creating a custom tie-dyed tablecloth saves money compared to buying boutique linens. If you can squeeze a bottle, you can master this outdoor party decoration idea today.

Supplies Needed: 

TULIP USA Party Tie-Dye Kit

White cotton tablecloth

Foil pans

Plastic wrap

1.      PREPARE TABLECLOTH FOR DYEING

Prewash and dry tablecloth. Spray with a little water so tablecloth is slightly damp. 

2.     ADD RUBBER BANDS

        Section off tablecloth into three sections with rubber bands. 

3.     PUT TABLECLOTH INTO FOIL PANS

        Drape each section of tablecloth into its own foil pan. 

4. ADD DYE & LET SET

Add red and blue dye to 2 sections, leaving one section white. Cover in plastic and let set 6-8 hours.

5. RINSE, WASH & REVEAL!

Rinse, wash and dry. Reveal!

How fun is this party idea? Show us how you’re hosting your own tie-dye gathering and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!

Check out these links and get inspired for your next colorful DIY!

·      Shop Tulip Tie Dye

·      Explore Tulip Tie-Dye Projects

·      Explore Tulip FAQs