Bleach Tie Dye. Leave the bleach to soak for about 10 minutes. Bleach Tie Dye John Mayer Yellow Tour Shirt Depop I would suggest purchasing a darker Rit Dye More color and going darker. . The process of tie-dye typically consists of folding twisting pleating or crumpling fabric or a garment before binding with string or rubber bands followed by the application of dye or dyes. When your shirt reaches a very light yellowwhite color remove the rubber bands and place your shirt in the washer and wash with hot water. Apply the bleach solution to the shirt Let the bleach solution react for 15-30 minutes Neutralize the bleach by pouring hydrogen peroxide on the shirt Rinse out and open up the shirt under cold water Wash and dry your reverse tie-dye shirt Once youve removed some color you can add in some new ones. Wash the garment in the hottest water recommended on the care label adding 34 cup of regular bleach to the detergent. ...