As I mentioned in my last post, I was experimenting with various paints from my stash to re-do some fabric that was slightly faded. The fabric is a stretch cotton, so it took the paint a bit differently than, say, silk or plain cotton.
Since I want to use the remaining skirt and spaghetti strap ties that I cut off this dress, I upcycled the fabric with a watercolor effect. I dampened the fabric in my washer, then placed one of my painting boards underneath the circle of the skirt. Then, I simply painted away, adding my Jacquard Dyna-Flow blue paint directly from the jar to the black areas, which darkened them up nicely, and wetting my brush a bit to spread the paint in the formerly white areas. I love how it came out, and can't wait to create an upcycled piece with it!
A final note: Mary Helen, I have been trying for days to leave a reply to your comment, and have been unsuccessful. Blogger must be having some issues if I can't even comment on my own blog! Anyway, thanks for taking the time to have a look.
This fabric looks so beautiful with the painted blue. It almost looks tie dyed! How cool that you painted it by hand.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what is going on...I will try to clear this situation up. I love the blues!!!! Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteGreat results--the blue is beautiful. I also liked your discharge dyed t-shirts--very interesting about the bleach pen. What they won't invent!
ReplyDeletebest, nadia
Haley, having it look dyed by using paint was my goal. That way, I don't have to mix up the dye: ) I love dyeing fabric, but usually do it with a friend who has the dye.
ReplyDeleteMary Helen, I don't know why it's happening, either, so will have to explore my settings. I love the blues, too. Last night, I string-tied a faded cotton spandex cardigan...we'll see how it turns out.
Thanks for having a look, MulticoloredPieces. I just dug out a new fabric yesterday that matches perfectly with it for pairing. Hurrah!
Very clever solution! xo, T
ReplyDeleteTerry, wish I had your dyeing skills, but at least this works quickly and easily for me. Now, to get some time to sew it up!
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