Dye Tutorials

All of the information on this page was assembled in collaboration with the Facebook group Dyed Baby Carriers. If you have more questions regarding dyeing your baby carrier, join their group for assistance!

Paula Burch: All About Hand Dyeing

• Lots of info about different dye techniques
• Includes non-babywearing-specific techniques, so not all may be safe
• Beware of methods using unsafe dyes or bleach

• Lots of different techniques explained
• Sells extremely high quality and safe dye

Vat Dye/Immersion Dye

A vat dye is a simple method that results in solid coverage with one color.

Gradient Dye/Ombre

A grad dye is a way to fade one or more colors across the length or width of a wrap.

Low Water Immersion

This method results in a splotchy, uneven color pattern.

Ice Dye

Similar to low water immersion, ice dying allows for a splotchy, uneven color pattern, but gives you more control over color placement. This technique is popularly used with jewel tones combined with black in order to achieve a "galaxy" look.

Tie Dye

-- Alyssa Leonard - 2017-02-17