Getting the excess dye rinsed out of fabric is a long arduous job in the 100 degree weather. So, I finally got the fabric from my class with Jamie Wallen rinsed, washed and pressed.
This was a piece of sateen fabric I tried to get a sun or flower.
Tied with cotton string used only yellow and orange. Some of the white is still not dyed, but I like the effect.
Blues are my favorite color, but I tried interesting mix of green,red, orange and yellow. Scotty liked this one the best.
One of the happy surprises. Not sure how I got these muted colors.
This was tied with cotton string and I guess I didn't get quite enough dye on it. Still pretty though.
This was one of the last to get dye and I used some of the diluted dyes. I think this would be good to use in some rose blocks.
This one is a two yard piece of flannel. It took the dye very well and stayed vibrant.
The overall experience of dying fabric was fun, but the finishing is hard work. I would probably do it again in a class or group, but I am in no hurry to start it on my own. Next time I will be ready to bring some of my own fabric and be more daring with the dyes. Have you dyed any fabric? What was your experience?
