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.
