We were given this skirt, it was a size 10, a bit grotty and stained and, well, you can see, not in the best condition. However, “G” could see it’s potential and “wanted it!”
First I cut out the dodgy old zip and seam and made an new, zipless side seam. I also cut off the original waistband and made a casing for elastic.
Next came the fun part – dyeing!
It was first dyed in a light turqoise colour and hung out to dry. Then I attempted graduation dyeing with a darker blue by dipping just the bottom hem for 10 minutes or so, wringing it out and wrapping in plastic overnight. Washed out again, hung out to dry and…….
Voila! A brand new skirt with a marvellous twirl factor!
Guess who else wants one now?
oh wow great job! looks so different! love the pink one you did too!
Corrie:)
I don't think i've dyed anything since my big sister was channelling Cyndi Lauper in the 80's. Great work though, nice & Summery, love Posie
That's beautiful!!!!! Love the colour!
Looks fantastic, so summery and twirly!!!
Nic xxx
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Fabulous job Kel!!!
I use drymarine K fibre reactive dyes which are really nice and vibrant. I got mine from Sylvia at http://www.silksational.com.au
Therese – it's not difficult at all, I felt the same before I started. It is messy though!
Wow! That looks great! What sort of dye did you use?
oh I love it. It is a gorgeous skirt.
I am always too scared to try something new like dying.