I recently got my dyes out of storage and did up some blues, purples, and the orangey/pink fabric above. I had to re-read the dye books I have since it had been a while and I knew I was mixing up some of the recipes and ingredients.
As part of my wardrobe refashioning I overdyed several shirts that had unfortunate and stubborn stains. This embroidered tank top was just white. I like how the embroidery threads dyed the nice deep navy. The construction thread and bow stayed white, not sure if I like that, or if I'll Sharpie over it...
This was one of my favorite Land's End shirts, a nice heavy knit, 3/4 sleeve, in a beautiful yellow. Somehow it got blue/green stains on it? So I decided to just go with it and over dyed with blue and green. The stitching stayed yellow, so it is a nice contrast.
This was a really faded Land's End t-shirt that started out as a fairly bright orange, which quickly lost it to a pale peach (bleah!). With some red and yellow overdye, I like how it looks now, back to vibrancy. And maybe wearable to a San Francisco Giants game.
This was my favorite purple t-shirt, I really like the keyhole neckline, but it too was faded and splotchy. Now with some grape dye from Dharma Trading, it looks intentional!So with just a little effort, and a some water and dye, I've got some new looking shirts to wear. And I don't have to break them in!
Unless you are 100% satisfied with the results, think about doing some gel discharging on these too.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when cotton garments get sewn together with synthetic thread and the dye won't take. Argh!
You did a great job with the clothing revamp! I might follow your lead and see if new life can be brought to some old favorites!
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics came out great too!
What a great idea to refresh the closet things. It gives me ideas. I might even use a wax resist to mix it up. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about dying things to cover up stains, what a great idea! Now I wish I had back all those stained clothes I've gotten rid of.
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