DIY Boho Hobo Bag and Learning to Dye
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- Опубликовано: 20 июл 2023
- Hello Friends! This week we are making a cute Boho Hobo Bag and then experimenting with fabric dye for the first time. I found a great creator who has awesome patterns for free (linked below), so i followed her instructions to create a very useful bag. I had fun learning to dye fabric by myself and even threw in a couple bandanas to try doing some different things with the dye. I hope you enjoy coming on this adventure with me!
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Noelle, I appreciate your philosophy. A lot of RUclipsrs put so much pressure on themselves to crank out videos at the cost of their mental health and relationship with whatever craft they're passionate about. I understand for many they rely on the income, but what a breath of fresh air to hear your honesty and compassion for yourself. I appreciate you!
And they don't dare to split up prodjects in several videos and maybe have small things in between the main prodject they make sure they have more time for so they acculy get the resoults they want and going to use. Way to many times I seen them crank out things in a few days and it never seems like they ever use it becouse they don't like the resoults becouse it's not finished nice enoth
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Two ideas/suggestions here: check out The Closet Historian's take on ice dyes and also if you like silk and can get 100% pure silk yardage or big already roll hemmed squares you can use water based silk paint, vinegar and a microwave to tiedye it with stunning results. Fast, easy and after standard cleaning you can use the (glas) container for food again no problem.
Second this suggestion. Bianca got some amazing results.
Third this suggestion. Bianca's ice dyed stuff is gorgeous!
I was going to make the same suggestion. I'm not sure, but I think Bianca also did cotton sateen. Either way, the results were gorgeous. It would also be interesting to see what ice dyeing on linen would look like.
@@wendyreynolds2261 yea, she did cotton sateen, silk and some cotton jersey t-shirts.
Do what you want Noelle we are here to watch your sewing journey as it is !
Seconding Closet Historian's recent dyeing videos - she started off with cotton tshirts from memory. Also you won't get a hard fuchsia (cool colour) with a cream (warm colour) base fabric. It will throw all your colours off slightly. I seem to remember someone using a product that takes any colour out of the base fabric before dyeing which might be worth looking into? That may have been Bella Mae. She was doing the dip method for her ombre. For the strap - I would just fold a little half pleat and stitch straight acron you current seamline. Will give a nice detail at the shoulder too! Happy to watch you sewing anything but how about going back to a TnT? You enjoyed sewing your flutter cross over blouses and your kaftan? Both could also be fun tie dye experiments!
I am getting back into sewing after almost 40 years of not sewing... I have found I get discouraged easily! Trying to make tote bags. I added a divider panel to a simple tote bag - only to discover I attached it outside the bag, rather than inside the bag, so I had to seam rip... And it took two weeks to want to tackle that job... I eventually did finish the bag.
I have discovered I love playing with fabric colors and planning quilts more than the actual sewing - so I give myself permission to just play! And I jump around from project to project as the mood or whim strikes.
To the end. Love the “make a thing I can use” projects.
Yay! Dyeing is my favorite thing EVER, I'm so happy you've finally taken the plunge! (😆) Ombre's hard, you did good for not really dyeing before!
As long as you're using Rit or another all-purpose, it'll fade. They're not washfast. 🤷♀️ When you're ready, fiber reactive is colorfast, and gets you intense colors. I use it inside all the time. The dyebath deteroriates as time goes on and it gets "spent," so it won't stain when you dump it. Bleach bathroom cleaner will take stains if you drip, too, on everything that's not cellulosic. Rit's a little riskier, because it has a lot of types of dyes in it, you have much larger chance of stains. You'd have to be suuuuuper careful.
I’m so glad you learned a lot on your first experience using dyes. Back in the 90’s we were doing tie dye with children and I learned about procion dyes. The mixed color is stable enough to keep awhile and is easy to apply in a squeeze bottle. I still wear my old t-shirt for a pj top and it’s still bright! The place I know to get them is Dharma Trading and you will get the vibrant colors you love. Also, you basically have a single bucket with soda ash solution and your applicator bottles for far less water and mess. You let the dye set for a day and then rinse in their soap and enjoy years of cheery colors.
Always great to have a visit with you!
I took a dye technology course back in the 80s. The colour you get depends on the amount of dye, water and fabric. To get a more intense colour you need more dye and less water. Also each item you put in the dye will exhaust the dye for the next piece you dye so the intensity of each piece depends on the order the go into the bath. When we dyed pieces we worked with the weight of the fabric to be dyed to calculate the exact amount of dye and water to be used.
The amount of staining in the room depends on the exuberance of your movements.
I am currently knitting a hat. My studio is ready for use but there is lots of things still to be done in the new house. It is amazing how much time and energy is required to hang pictures. Decisions are exhausting.
Designs ARE exhausting! I hope you love what you end up with tho!
I am working on a black Assassin's Creed coat for my son. Currently, I am listening to Laufy. There is something very 1960s about her. It reminds me of certain movies from back then.
Cool bag.
And yes, make a video about making bandanas, please.
YAY, KITTY!!
Bella Mae does some great dye videos while making her Cinderella dresses. Shes a good treacher😊. Bandanas are a great idea.
Hats off to you - I've only ever re-dyed my jeans black using Dylon in the washing machine. That worked really well however I'd never dream of doing more than one colour. I think the bag is really pretty and, bright side, if you do decide you want to change it, you know you can just re-dye it again! Also, just to say I loved this different type of sewing video. Its just another spoke on your wheel. We've had historical sewing, museum tours, organisation/destash, bed chats. Love them all. Do whatever you feel in the mood for, no pressure on forcing yourself to do something you just can't face until you're ready.
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Cool to hear about another St. Mary’s Chronicles. I love audio books as they allow me to not feel guilty about indulging my book interests while still getting chores such as weeding and pruning done.
They are very fun!
Rag dolls and some clothes for them. Or puppets. Ive done this for kids in the family. Quick, indestructible, and loved. My latest sewing project is covered with dust from my "loss of everything "!
If you don't have kids in your family young enough for dolls, you can donate to hospitals. It makes the kids and parents so happy.
Ritz dyeing is fun! 😂❤ Pompo go easy on your Muma . Sew joes come and go sounds like your doing the right thing. 👍💗
Love the dye project experiments! And the St. Mary’s seres is so fun!
I will watch whatever you make. I just like watching your videos and hearing chats. Definitely love the kitty content too! Love small projects too
Yay! Thank you!
I dyed a skirt indoors and had no grout fiascos. I did it in the kitchen and layed down a plastic trash bag to protect the floor from drips.
According to the package you can even dye in the washer, but I feel like I had more control over the color by using a bucket.
I love your bandanas. Such a good idea 😊
Thanks for the info!
When we had a tie dye party at my friend's house with the kids, we put down plastic table clothes from the dollar store. It worked well and thankfully, my friend's kitchen floor didn't get tie dyed too.
Oh. I will definitely be using some of those ideas. It will be cool for my modern less medieval bags. ❤
Bag making is a whole nother skill.
Also love the idea of low stakes sewing to get your sew jo back❤
I have mending I’ve been trying to do but it’s slow.
My first video watching someone doing ombré dying was watching Kirilee cosplay do her Toph pants… probably not the best first impression of how dying things go😅
My one excursion into bag making I think would be using the dog food bags to make grocery bags but I forget to wash them and then the bag just sits there until I throw it away… maybe this next time I’ll just do the thing
Love the bandana definitely an option for when my hair falls out and the dip dyed bag is a nice Christmas present idea.
I recently dyed linen for a rainbow skirt. Something I've learned is that linen doesn't turn out as vibrant as other fibers, so my rainbow is somewhat muted (but it works for me). I love your bag, I may have to try that next time I need a new one!
You have a great bag as inspiration. Also, I didn’t know ‘Boho Hobo’ was an aesthetic.
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Obsessed with quilt piecing at the moment.
Just finished a commission of Regency Short Stays for a friend and sent it off. Now I'm back to my attire for the PEER's picnic. I tried everything on yesterday and (posted on Insta if you want to see it) it fits!! (Woohoo no alterations.) I still have to hem my skirt, put sleeves, collar and snaps on my shirtwaist. Make my friend's shirtwaist and Eton jacket. I also need to finish my hat and make a ripple jacket too... but the jacket is a stretch goal. Reading still working through contemporary romance books. I'm also working on a set of embroidered pillowcases for my nieces birthday in a few days and knitting a summer blouse for myself (its taking a long time).
Looking forward to more of your dyeing experiments.
I used to dye stuff when I was in high school. I forgot all about it. Should start again.
It’s fun!
Hi, Noelle. I'm making a dress for a friend out of one of her 1970's floral print sheets. I'm waiting on her for a second bodice markup try-on and hope that this will be the last to start the process.
Sounds great!
That seems like such a joyful project Noelle, I've tie-dyed things using washing machine dye, and loved it. Do what makes you happy!
We're rewatching The X-Files at the moment, oh the 90s fashion!!! I've just downloaded A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in preparation for about 6 hours of train travel next week, and I'm knitting a cardigan, a bath mitt, and a scarf.
Sending love xx
I’d love to know what you thought of that book! We read it for Morgan and my podcast back in 2020!
@@Costuming_Drama I'll let you know when I've finished it.
Loved seeing your dyeing adventures! It’s one of my favorite things to do too. Recently, I sewed myself a dress and used rit color remover for the first time to bleach the bodice and create an ombré. I’m so pleased with the result!
Oh that’s great to hear! I’ve been wondering how well that works!
@@Costuming_Drama I was super impressed with it!
I used to dye fabric and yarn professionally. You can absolutely dye in your bathtub, in the buckets. works just fine. A little hard on the back as it's very low. That said, don't splash all over (although I have had issues and done it) and you shouldn't have a singe issue cleaning up. Enjoy the new process!!
Thank you for the reassurance!
I’ve used Rit and Dharma Trading Co Fiber reactive dye and prefer Dharma’s dye. I’ve done both single colors and tried my hand at ice dyeing (which turned out fabulous). If you get a chance to go to their store it makes for a really fun trip! Just be prepared to walk away with an armful of dye, a silk scarf, some soda ash, and a lighter wallet. :) As I’m typing this I’m stirring a big pot of dye with a yard of cotton velvet and a medieval linen hood in it. I’m looking forward to seeing how the cotton and linen take the color differently.
I lost my sew-jo too! three concurrent projects all hit a stumbling block... well not actually a stumbling block more of a I-don't-wanna block :D Bodice sloper that I have to recut and trace and fiddle with and a dress that I have to adjust the fit on after making a top version of it (both involve having a bra on and taking clothes on and off and just UGH) I also have a wrap skirt that the test run was WAY too big. Yesterday I finally forced myself to figure out why. Turns out I didn't actually cut all the fabric to the pattern and left about 3" of "extra" on the the front straight edges. So figured THAT out and today I watched you while I seam ripped. Whoohoo!!!
I do love a good tote. That pattern looks great.
It’s very easy!
I think that is the most clever pattern layout for a bag I've ever seen. Bags are my weakness-- couple hours of work and presto! Something cute and useful! I love experimenting with fabrics and styles. Thanks so much for sharing!
Also, I had to put a project in time out last week after making silly mistakes. Lost my sew-jo, too, so I feel you.
Bags are also my weakness! This woman will be the death of me with all of her cute patterns!
Would love a bandana video!! I want to make some for myself and no idea where to start (beginner sewer). Trying to catch up on Critical Role :)
Will do!!
Seconding the bandana request. So cute!
This maker's patterns are great! Thanks for sharing :)
Glad you like them!
The Chronicles of St Mary's and the spin off Time Police are both brilliant book series. They are great on audible too
They will give anyone many hours of listening pleasure, with loads of laughs along the way.
I am busy making shawls for a weddin next year, I have 4 to do before April
Thank you for taking us with you on your dyeing adventure
It looked like fun.
It was!
Oh yes, I’m new to the Chronicles of St. Mary’s and they are a delight! The ones I’ve read are sort of in the style of Hitchhikers Guide.
@lauragiletti oh just a tip, all the short stories are done in an anthology later in the series, so perhaps keep that in mind as you go through the series 😉
Hope you continue to enjoy the series
@@purplesnowdrop Great, thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the added book series idea. I'm getting right now.
Hope you enjoy it!
Really enjoyed the non-costume project for a change.
I’ve done a lot of tie dying and really love procion dyes. They are generally more colorfast than RIT and mixing up small batches of multiple colors is simple. Pro tip: use distilled water to mix dye. Minerals in the tap water can affect color and saturation.
I’ve totally wanted to try that!!
Very nice work! My favorite thing about dying (and most hated) is the experiment. I do some dying for theater and it is so hard to get the exact color for designers. Everything is trials, samples and dumping water to the theater gods… Heat is key to get saturated colors. Good luck on the next bath!
I'm a pink-n-purple girl too. Don't have anything sewing related planned, but am knitting a sweater. Rereading Confessions of a Neurotic Hit woman at the moment.
your backyard is really nice! 🪨
Thank you!! 😊
If you are not happy with a result you can always do a second run. If some colour is too yellowish, quickly dunk in light purple. You can dye polyester with i dye. You can dye Nylon with simplicol. Soooo many options!!!! Curious what else you will come up with... 😆
Good fun, great lessons.
I just realized that bag is similar to another bag I just sewed using a pattern I got at a thrift store. I made it wider to hold a plastic box. The handle became to wide - I made a leather grip - 5" long and wide enough to go around the handle - sewed velcro to the leather so the leather grip wraps around the tote bag handle and the velcro attaches to itself. Also consider ties instead of the magnetic snaps. I cut the selvage off the lining fabric - 1.25" or so... Sewed a tube and turned it, cut it in half, sewed the tube halves into the seam as I sewed the handle seams.
I stopped doing any dye work, just for that same reason as I love jewel tone/saturated colors. Never could get that result. So if you ever "break the dye code" please share! Fantastic idea to make something that does not require extensive sewing to get that sew-vibe back. You end up feeling better and have a new bespoke bag.🛍👜❤
You could dye cowls for gifts and such or mug cozies
bought a cheap stock pot (colloquially known as the 'baby cooker' in our household) and it serves quite well for the stovetop method, much easier to keep a consistent temperature. The older smaller pot we used to use does double duty as a transfer vessel for soggy projects so i can get it to the sink for rinsing without dripping all over the place- do put something down to protect the counters.
That's a great idea! I was gonna try and go thrift shopping for one!
I am working on summer dresses.
Idk what sort of quick projects would work for you, but, bags for friends sounds like a great idea.
My condolences on the "orangey"/coralesque🙄
All the (useful) suggestions I could think of seemed to be well addressed in the comments. Especially, don't let any splashes set (setting fuses rhe color). If there's a surprise/ accident/oversight, try applying some of the rit brand color remover directly, like with a q tip, tiny brush, makeup sponge, dropper... anything precise & let it sit awhile (anywhere porus). Its especially designed to work with dye, so, it may work better than bleach.
I would suggest taping heavy plastic over the places you think you will be dying. But, the adhesive of the tape itself may be problematic to remove.
I'm a perfectionist so I do a lot of procrastination (and chronically ill ) so all my plans keep getting pushed back to another week. I have a small amount of a fuchsia suede in my stash that needs to soon become a crossbody bag (my own design, I have a denim version I made a couple years ago on a whim and love). This was a fun watch Noelle. ❤
Oooo that sounds awesome!
I would love to see the fuchsia bag; the color is one of my favorites!
Great job. I'm a purple person, too. But I'm not very enamored with pink. Though the pink you chose is really pretty. And a suggestion for making the strap narrower. Pinch the center of the strap along the seam where you joined the two ends and stitch it. Either that or wrap a scrap around the strap at the join to pinch it together so it won't cause irritation on your shoulder.
Good tip!!
Book Suggestion! Middle Game by Seanan McGuire. I'm most of the way through, and it's amazing, and would be right up your alley.
I just finished the Wayward Children series!
I'll check it out!
As someone who is also new to dying, I'd suggest getting on the fiber reactive dye bandwagon; you will get MUCH better results than with Rit. The colors are much more concentrated, and it's honestly not difficult. Dharma Trading has all the supplies, and a BUUUUUNCH of tutorials. The first time I did it, it took me 6 months to get up the courage, and then it took me all of 20 minutes to dye my projects. I suspect you'd be just fine!
I mostly dye yarn, fiber reactive dyes for cotton and acid dyes for wool. You can do it inside, just make sure everything you use is dedicated for dyeing. A cheap shower curtain makes a good surface to protect counters while you're working and as long as you clean up spills immediately nothing is usually ruined. A cleaner with bleach (if your surfaces are okay with that) is really great for the cleanup.
Thanks for the tips!
Wow! ❤
Very useful and I love seeing the learning process. Experimentation is the best way to learn! Your kitty is very purry and wonderful, too :) I've been bingeing on a PBS RUclips series called "Monstrum", which is all about folklore and monsters from around the world -- you might like it!
Oooo I will check that out!!
Nice. I've never tried dyeing, but I did have a very similar bag in the 70s. If I made one of these I'd make longer straps for cross body.
Yes I considered that but wanted to make sure that it worked well as a pattern first as it wastes a lot of fabric
Small projects: please show the blind hem foot thing. I don't care if there's others who have done it before, different perspective good. Mending is something everyone leaves lying around even though it's usually tiny little things. Mend-a-thon while having some chat? Also, didn't you have a bunch of kits you wanted to make?
I just finished packing for my first ever con in another country! (Närcon in Sweden, I'm from Finland ✌) So now I'm "chilling" by basically reconstructing a wig from nothing into an exact copy of my own hairstyle, just in white hair instead x'} I have a bunch of cosplay photoshoots planned with friends in August, so I'm trying to get as much stuff done as possible before I leave 💪
I hope it was wonderful!!
Clean your iron after that. I'm not sure, but I think the color change you saw could mean it is reactive enough to transfer to other things like the iron with the heat. And after that to transfer from the iron to your next project.
I find dyeing fabric tiring regardless. It's full-on, old school laundry. So I'm sure you build up muscle and endurance if you do it frequently, but otherwise it's work we just aren't practiced at anymore. A long stirring stick is nice when you are submerging. Long = more leverage. But it still needs to be smooth to not catch on fabric. A big canning pot can be nice too. I want to try a beer making kettle for outside lol.
For ombre, there's a video where they add a little more dye at a time with different heights to hang and they soak it lower each time. Little less of an arm workout, but still lots of dipping. I'm thinking I'll try this over the stove with one of those vertical hanger holders on a stand to get different heights. ruclips.net/video/gFChB5KdMkE/видео.html
I'm thinking of trying Jacquard dyes next for possibly more vibrant results. Yeah RIT can be disappointing in saturation. It's often several shades duller & lighter when it dries.
I was working on my most recent bag, and decided I wanted a wider box bottom - so instead of two inch squares, I did three inch squares - forgetting that when you add the seams, you get a seven inch edge once you add the seam!
You could make a chemise and then dye that with the black & purple, that could be fun to wear under your grunge dress. Bag looks cool. I'm reading A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourne. Enjoying it so far. Otherwise, I'm just walking (and singing) on the picket line. To the end.
I wish I was in LA to come picket with you guys!!!
@@Costuming_Drama You’re welcome to come down. I’ve met people from all over who are coming to LA to walk the line with us. And you could come sing at Picket Line Karaoke.
I dyed 3m of super thick fuzzy boiled wool in a rubbermaid tote in my kitchen.... thankfully, linoleum is easy to bleach if incidents happen but they didn't. First Rit dye project I did was a shirt, and I used a stock pot on my stove, worked OK but even though I used the fixative, it's not very UV stable, the inside of it's still pretty vibrant but the outside is badly faded. Prpobably going to pop it in the next dye bath I wind up doing that's a similar colour.
I get losing yoru sewjo, that's some of the stuff that's in my UFO pile. We just need some time apart to think about what we've done to each other. I needed a break from... whatever it was I thought I should be working on, and instead decided to make a stays mockup. You may be partially to blame for this.
Oooh, bandanas made of linen? I must try this now when next I have spare linen. Good excuse to see if I can use any of the rolled hem feet extensions that came with my hand crank sewing machine. And then I can tie dye them. Woo!
Blind hem foot. Yes pls.
I am working on recovering from surgery one the 19th of July. Loved the video and thanks for the links to the spot to find good instructions on making bags. Please please do the headband video because i am desprate to do them right.
Bandana video is now live! And I hope you are recovering very well so far!!
Omg. I am also reading St Mary's. I'm in Troy with the crews now. Bad things happen, but history triumphs. I am stitching linen for shibori dying in the near future...I've been stitching the cloth forever and now I am dragging my feet about dyeing the cloth. I will use dies from Dharma trading and may try ice dye. Take good care.
Ice dying looks like so much fun!
I love bags! Now I’m off to watch a new to me You tuber. Also I am excited to go check if my library has the series you recommended, it sounds right up my alley. I would love a quick explanation on how you make your bandannas.
I hope you love the books!
sewjo ...I so get it.
YES HEMMING FOOT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
iDye products by Jacquard do NOT fade like Rit and they are very easy to use.
Noted!
would love to try colouring fabric... haven't really given it a go just yet.
Working on - about to cut out the Angelica Gown for the first time.... in my house colours. 🐍
Currently watching - Witcher S. 3
Dyed linen pillowcases! Boring to sew, but could make a super pretty bed set
Great idea!
Hi Noelle,
I enjoyed this so much! You do you; take your time working on big projects. I always have a few things going at the same time so that I get a break from the larger ones. I just started knitting Christmas gifts, a pair of socks for every family member. My sweet little great-nephew gets a sweater.
Have a wonderful weekend,
xoxo's Sandie 🤗
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Maybe look into wax resist dyeing or using bleach to remove areas of dye? Wax resist doesn't work on wool because you need high temperatures, but it should work well on linen and cotton, and I've used bleach to paint patterns on dyed fabric with great results (you can then also overdye it to play around with colours more). You might enjoy it because it's less back and forth with buckets, you can just chuck the fabric in and let it take the dye, all the detail work is before hand (with wax) or afterwards (with bleach). I've had good results with Dylon in the washing machine for base colours as well, even mixed colours to get the tone I needed. Never had an issue with the next load of laundry (although I've always the instructions of doing an empty wash in-between).
GILBERT!!! I miss you, friend! 💖💖💖 and thank you for the suggestions!
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Your SewJo was last seen on a beach at a resort in Mexico, it may get tired of margaritias and return soon, maybe. that's what I hear anyway. Jodi Taylor is great, Only Author I know who totally pulls off naming her Hero Feral Cat. and who can resist an adorable Feral Cat? ZenHugs!
I've lost my sewjoe as well. I have a ton of things waiting to be fix, projects to make patterns for the list goes on and on! I have friends who dye so anything needing dying will involve a very long drive!
I may have to wait til September to get back at things. Not doing much otherwise
I hope you get your sew-Jo back soon!
The bag is cute, check out Swoon patterns they have a free pattern for a similar bag called the Festival Bag, I use it for my beach bag now
The ombre effect is so cool! Also, just an FYI, in the vid you said "Michelle" Kwon and not Nancy!
Ahahaha did I? I must have figure skating on the brain!! So sorry!
RIT is flat and faded. You will have to try fiber reactive (procion) dyes. You can buy smaller quantities or get them on sale. Just get one deep purple and you’ll never go back. 😂 Find one that breaks/separates as you dye and you can achieve multi color in one guy. It kinda addictive. 🌈🌈🦋🦋
I’ll be looking into that for sure!
Maybe try ice dying. You use powder dyes and I think the colors can be more intense. The dyes split as the ice melts and interesting patterns came out.
Yes! I saw that and also the shaving cream version, which both look amazing!
Colors you think nope not going to like split into colors you would not dream of. One favorite is Shiitake mushrooms it becomes purples, blue,pink and some green. Raven black becomes purples and lavender. A little addictive.
I may have missed this in other videos, but what dimensions do you make your bandanas? The generic "off-the-shelf" ones are always too small for my head so I was going to see if I had some decent sized scraps to make my own.
Thanks for another great video! I definitely understand being in a "sewing funk". I finished a commission for a friend and I need to work on my reversible corset / bodice thing for Renn Faire in 5 weeks. I have the mockup cut and pinned. That's literally the stage where I stopped. -🤦♀ Thankfully, it'll go well with a skirt and other things I made previously, but still. Just gotta get it done.
I make them 22” x 22” but I’ve seen them come way bigger than that!
I swear rit changed their fuchia recently to be more orange 😭 I usually add just a *smidge* of the purple that you used to cancel the orange with the blue. I usually dye on a stovetop and dump into my washing machine and run a cleaning cycle after 🖤🖤🖤
Thanks for sharing!! I’ll try that!
You got this! 🖤🖤
My experience with Rit dye has led me to believe that it is a garbage product and the colours they promise are a lie. Having small, low consequence projects to have fun with is a great way to relieve the stress of big projects and bring back the sewjo. I just bought a house yesterday! We are downsizing and I'm super excited to be debt free as soon as all the electronic money gets moved around. And then there will be painting and decorating and so much cleaning and packing! I foresee very little sewing for the next couple of months lol.
Congrats on the new house! I hope you absolutely love it!
consider using dye powders, I follow lots of yarn dyers and some of the best results i have seen have come form them being able to make their own blends vs per mixed
Will look into it!!
I’m thinking about sewing together my cloth napkins to make a smallish tablecloth. Our table is only 40 inches around
Sounds awesome!
Ok, full disclosure. I've never had anything but bad experiences with Coats and Clarke thread. Easy breaking, thread tangles tension issues, etc. I'd have dyed the fabric, then sewed with better thread. Also, since you often go places like costume college with your sewing, I'd suggest looking up Natalie Quiltessa, she has kits for the absolute most awesome, beautiful carry all bags like you wouldn't believe!
I've lost my "sew-jo" as you call it since march =,= I've done tiny modification/correction/mending to premade items but no sew from scratch stuff.
edit: I did a natural dye recently using soda ash to scour, the aluminum acetate and oak gals for mordanting linen fabric, then dyed with wood and leaves I'd collected over the years. The mordant phase makes a big difference (in the linen at least) in how much color it will hold.
Hmmm I will look into that!
Have you listened to The Lunar Chronicles? It's a spin on fairy tales - Cinderella, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood etc. By with Cyborgs and Aliens in the future! Well worth the listen!
No! I’ll check them out!
Vinegar causes the dye to hold to fabric and color be brighter.
That’s for protein fibers! Salt does that for cellulose fibers
If you cut multiple bags at a time, it probably will speed things up immensely.
Yes!
Did you use a Frixion erasable gel pen? If not could you please tell me which one you used and where you purchased it.
Yep!
How about an ombré pirate shirt to be worn with a belt over jeans or shorts?
My biggest experience with dying was Cyanotype, a form of solar dying. Totally want to make some bandanas, but I can’t figure out my rolled foot. Is the invisible hem foot different?
Yes! It’s a totally different foot! I just put out a video today about using the rolled hem foot!
I’m having trouble finding Nancy Kwon’s channel and the link doesn’t work for me. I love a good bag tutorial!
You can find the you tube also through her website and Instagram that are both linked below as well. Thanks for telling me about the link! I’ll fix it when I get home!
@@Costuming_Drama Thank you!
I dyed a pair of light blue jeans. (Don't like the color).I dyed them black with the liquid in the bottle and those things are black black..they have been through the washer and dryer 8 times and they haven't faded..people can't believe they are keeping the color..
That’s great info! Thanks!
For jewel tones, you might want to not use Ritz.
Not sewing, not crafting at all. Listening to Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, by Mark Epstein. Book (series) recommendation: Connie Willis's Blackout and All Clear. This pair of books is part of a group that she wrote about time-traveling historians. I really like all of them. The Doomsday Book might be hard to read so soon after Covid, but it is part of the same group, probably the first one. Blackout and All Clear are about traveling back to WWII UK.
Dinosaurs are always a selling point
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