This time I used a bit more dye to get slightly deeper shades. The photos is deceptive as the colours are richer and deeper in person. I dye my fabrics in a bucket with minimal agitation as I like the hand-dyed mottled look on these fabrics. If I wanted a solid even colour, I'd use my washing machine to dye them.
I also dyed some spandex French terry. I like to use this for Imke tops.
This batch is deeper in colour than the French terry that I dyed last year. I really like this fabric for pull over style tops in cooler weather. The spandex gives it a nice stretch and helps the fabric retain its shape. French terry has a smooth knit side with loops on the back.
Will is definitely in need of an Imke. He's outgrown his other ones.
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very productive. I have just bought the Imke and Antonia patterns but haven't been out of their packets yet. I made an 'Anna' dress today and really liked it- unfortunately Annie thought it abit too apron like... she's not that into dresses.
Glorious colours as usual Sara. I like the stronger tones. Dyeing fabric was on my "to do" list for 2010...carried over to 2011 :p
Those colours always look so happy when they are together like that, how can you bear to separate them? Maybe thats why your Rainbow Redondos are so heavenly, because the colours are so happy to be together LOL.
I LOVE the clothes you make with these beautiful rainbow colours. Looking forward to seeing what you create next :)
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