Tie them at various intervals depending on how close you want the stripes. Lay the fabric flat then start scrunching it toward the center until all the fabric is scrunched. How To Tie Dye For Beginners Simple tie dye techniques and patterns Spiral - Lay the item out flat pinch the centre of the fabric or pin with a fork and then do a twisting motion in one direction and it. . Crumble Tie Dye Results Shibori Tie Dye Technique. Apply the dye to the fabric. Ombre Tie Dye Technique. You can do this as many times as you want depending on how many sunbursts your little ones want. First wet the shirt and lay it flat. First prep your shirt with water or soda ash as directed in the dye instructions. See back of page for different design ideas for your cloth item. Take several rubber bands and tie into quadrants. Wrap very well to the tip. See which patterns turned out and which. Continue scrunching