This blouse turned out the perfect cherry-ish, warm red. It used to be kind of "skin" colored, and I really wanted a red blouse, so out with the packets of dye!
I keep forgetting to take before and after photos of my dying adventures, and I want to, because it's really quite amazing! I did a batch of warm grey last night that turned out be-a-utiful.
I really recommend it (dying) if you have a light-colored, or even mid-colored article of at least partially natural-fiber clothing that you aren't happy with/are bored with.
Just ask yourself: would I wear this more if it were grey or red or yellow or what-have-you? If you would, and you're not wearing it too much the way it is, it's worth the risk. And it's so easy doing it in the washing machine.
The necklace I wore today is new from this loverly Etsy shop...I took a photo of it the day it came:
Avian trend, you have resulted in some of the prettiest jewelry.
Comments (12)
That looks great! You make me want to find some old clothes to experiment with.
Kelly · September 03, 2007 at 07:05 AM
whoa, the red looks great! i have been a dying fool of late. . dying tshirts for the band. we got them all printed on white, and i'm dying them into 3 different colors.
those yellow shoes on your little thumbnail are super cute.. where did you get them?
hope all is well miss lady..
xoxojanelle
janelle-y · September 03, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Yes, yes, yes, where did the yellow shoes come from, please?
lsaspacey · September 03, 2007 at 02:25 PM
what brand of dye do you use? thanks!
Sol · September 04, 2007 at 08:41 AM
what brand of dye do you use? thanks!
Sol · September 04, 2007 at 08:43 AM
I'm inspired to dye some of my lighter colored clothes now. This looks so lovely.
moya · September 04, 2007 at 12:09 PM
I am curious about those yellow shoes on your blog link too! Where are they from? (not that I could pull off yellow shoes and I doubt they come in my size)
Alison · September 04, 2007 at 10:54 PM
When you dye fabrics, do you set the colour with anything? I have a pair of Jeans that I want to dye black (so I can wear them to work!) but I've never dyed anything before.
jana · September 05, 2007 at 11:39 AM
I'm so excited to see some new posts! I've been wanting to tell you that you've really inspired me - I found your blog in July (via whatwereeating, which led to the black apple) and just loved the posts tagged handmade fashion. Our tastes are similar, and you made it look like something I could do, so much so that I bought some new tools, hit the thrift shop, and trimmed up a new old skirt - hopefully, this is just the beginning. Thank you!
Oh, and to get back on topic, I dyed a cardigan, so it went from ok to beautiful mint green. I agree with you, it's easy, everyone should try it.
Thank you!
:),
Layla
PS I too would be curious about the dye you tend to use.
Layla · September 12, 2007 at 12:25 PM
i love that your photos have rounded edges. how do you do that? LOVE IT!! and i love everything you have on this site. i must keep up. and also your room is very cool!
jen · September 14, 2007 at 02:53 PM
WHAT BRAND OF DYE DID YOU USE? WAS IT LIQIUD OR POWDER? YOURS TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL!
THANKS!
ANGELAINE · September 30, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Omigosh! The girl who made your necklace lives just a few miles away from me. Small world. :) Very lovely.
Sarah · October 16, 2007 at 04:32 PM