Tie-dye describes a pattern of color made by preventing the dye from reaching some areas of the fabric by using tight ties of rubber bands, sinew, string, etc., while dyeing others. In just 5 easy steps, you can create wondrous patterns and unique designs to show off at any event! Start a home business selling your own unique tie-dye! Have a fund raiser where everyone tie-dyes a shirt. Have a family reunion where everyone from babies to grandparents ends up in tie-dye! Fun, easy, plus your own colorful expression, you can't beat it.