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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
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 Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 10:24:48 AM
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Hi ladies,
A couple of years ago I bought a beautiful tie dyed skirt. I love it. It is really long, comfortable, cool and wears well. Even has pockets! I could wear it every day. I bought it at a festival and have never seen the guy that sold it to me again. I found the same skirt online in white ready to dye. I would love to have a few in different colors, not necessarily tie dyed, with some shirts to match. I've never thought about dyeing clothing. I don't really want to be thinking about it honestly. I've got enough going on without adding to the list of projects. It's just so hard to find great clothing.
Have you dyed your own clothes? What do you recommend? Is it hard? Should I just try to find someone to dye it for me? If that is the case do you know someone that would do that?
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 10:30:30 AM
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Hey Tanna,
I used to do batiks and tie-dyes and it is pretty easy. Dharma Trading Company has a great selection of long-lasting dyes and also of white clothing that is ready to dye, they also provide instructions.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 11:03:57 AM
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Thanks Amy,
Dharma Trading is where I found the skirt. The clothes look good and I know the skirt is good. I am scared of their dyes though. It just look complex. I guess I'd just have to take it step-by-step. I don't want to spend the time and money and have it look awful.
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 11:04:50 AM
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I dye things all the time. My only suggestion is that you don't try just regular old rit dye. There are so many other beautiful vibrant colors out there. I have even died bed spreads and curtain so I can have them the exact same color. If you are nervous start small and go forward from there.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 12:50:16 PM
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Yeah - the rit dye fades, no matter how carefully you wash it. I know the dyes at Dharma look intimidating but they do give good directions, and once you have done it a couple times it's a piece of cake. It had been about 15 years since I did any tie-dye and we decided to do it for christmas - refreshing yourself on directions when you are in a time crunch is not the way to go, there was a little stress. So pick a day when you have the house to yourself and some time:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 1:16:27 PM
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I figured the rit dye was too easy. I guess I'll just have to give it a shot. Maybe I'll just order a skirt and top and two colors...Now I just have to figure out which top and what colors. hmmm....
Thanks!
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 2:33:52 PM
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I'm with Amy Grace - Dharma's products are great and the dyes not difficult as long as you follow the directions. I do run the diluted dye through a coffee filter when I pour it into the dye bath though just to be sure that there aren't any particles that didn't dissolve all the way which can leave speckles. I have never bought their clothes but I have bought bolts of fabric and have been really delighted with the quality. I use the fiber reactive dyes to dye wood veneer and straw hats/baskets too. I have never been disappointed with anything I have purchased from them.
Blessings, Sheri
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 4:37:35 PM
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Sheri - good to know about the bolts of cloth, was considering that for this fall so I'm glad to hear a recommendation. And what a fabulous idea with the coffee filter - I love learning new tricks!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 4:40:21 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'll take any hint you can offer. I'm going to give it a shot with a friend in a few weeks so I'm open to hints and tips and tricks of the trade
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
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Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 7:15:45 PM
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Don't forget you can get some awesome dyes from plants too! Beautiful colors. I have a shirt I did with walnut husks that is most awesome shade of brown I have ever seen. Onion skins also do a great job. Just be sure to use the setting agent recommended (referred to as a mordant).
Happy dying!
Joy
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
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HomesteadHerbs
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Christine
Hockley
TX
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Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 07:37:13 AM
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I tried dying a few months back for the first time. I used a natural dye. It wasn't as complicated as it looked once I got into it! The colour didn't turn out quite like I expected, but it still looked good!
Joy,
What mordant did you use with the walnut husks? I'd love to dye brown. I love brown!
Does it matter how much natural dye material you use given the quantity of material? ie how much walnut husk would you use for a yard of cotton muslin?
Blessings,
Christine
Living a Godly simple life with 2 kids, a Haflinger, and hens. Would love a Jersey hand milked cow! :-) |
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katrina
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Katrina
The Dalles
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2010 : 2:46:22 PM
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Tanna, I am a dyer, so if you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I agree that Dharma is the place to go, and don't try RIT.
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
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Posted - Oct 03 2010 : 6:14:21 PM
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walnut husks + alum rich golden browns, mahogany brown
Walnut husks+Copper deep chocolate brown, dark brown
Walnut husks+Iron black
Walnut husks+Tin rich brown with somewhat honey tones
Walnut husks (No mordant) Dark brown (It's very close to black and doesn't photograph brown at all!)
[quote]Originally posted by HomesteadHerbs
I tried dying a few months back for the first time. I used a natural dye. It wasn't as complicated as it looked once I got into it! The colour didn't turn out quite like I expected, but it still looked good!
Joy,
What mordant did you use with the walnut husks? I'd love to dye brown. I love brown!
About a pound of ugly brown gooey husks to 3 gallons of water did a 108" table cloth. Remember the intensity is at least partially decided by the amount of time in the dye bath.
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
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HomesteadHerbs
Farmgirl in Training
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Christine
Hockley
TX
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Posted - Oct 16 2010 : 7:38:24 PM
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Thank you Joy! I'm going to give it a try!
Going to collect some walnut husks!
Blessings,
Christine
Farmgirl Sister #1997
Living a Godly simple life with 2 kids, a Haflinger, and hens. Would love a Jersey hand milked cow! :-) |
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