All tied up
I think I have "gotten" tie dyeing. My tyeing was better, my color appliction was better and my color mixing was better - I finally got some light colors! When you watch the tie dye video and they tell you to use flat sinew - LISTEN! It really does make a difference. You can tie a tighter design and the shape holds togther well through the process. I got the ideas for these designs from shirts that I found on an internet search. I might be tie-dyed out for a while though.
These shirts are all patriotic because they are being given this week. Two of them are for 2 boys that are visiting tomorrow night with their parents. Maybe I can even get a photo of them in their shirts. The other 4 are going with Chris to Vermont next week to give to the friends that he will be visiting at Lake Champlain.
Estelle overdyed a bunch of commercial fabrics. She got some excellent results. It's amazing how you can transform an ugly fabric with some dye! I wanted to try some softer colors on unbleached muslin so I did 2 parfait dyes with the leftover shirt dyes. I love the muted colors but I was trying for pastels! LOL! Well, I got one right! Usually dyers are challenged to get dark colors. I have trouble with pastels.
The last thing I tried was this piece. I am really taken with Dijanne's Forest Fabrics so I thought I'd give it a try. It turned out better than I expected but my forest horizon line is a bit drunk and I didn't pleat it right and the yellow is too bright. This is a 1 yard peice so maybe it can be placemats!
It all looks really cool to me...but I'm a sucker for pretty much anything hand dyed/home made .....
Posted by: Deb Levy | June 27, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Wow, what great shirts! The patterns remind me of fireworks.
Posted by: Barbara | June 27, 2008 at 11:03 PM
WOW!!! LOVE the tie-dyed shirts! You are a pro at this! Yes, yes, YES!
Double WOW! How in the world are you able to photograph those baby bluebirds! Guess I will have to READ more about this. Amazing and educational!
Love your blog!
Posted by: Christine Olson | June 28, 2008 at 12:07 AM
everything looks awesome! I love those forest fabrics of hers too.
Posted by: Sue B | June 28, 2008 at 04:00 AM
Love the t-shirts!!!
Posted by: Karol-Ann | June 28, 2008 at 04:27 AM
I really like the scalloped one on the right.
Posted by: tracey petersen | June 28, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Awesome job, Vicki! I really like the pattern on the right one.
Posted by: Cindy | June 28, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Vicki I just love those red, white and blue ones!!!! Where did you get the instructions for tyeing those. I have some t-shirts I want to do with my girls this summer.
Posted by: Ami | June 28, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Wow, another fun batch of shirts. You really are getting this. I love all the different designs you get.
Posted by: Terri | June 28, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Awesome tie dyes! The red, white and blue ones are perfect for the 4th. What fun!
Posted by: Cheri | June 29, 2008 at 07:42 AM
I love your tie dyes. I sure wish I could spend a day with you dyeing fabric. I have all the stuff but can't seem to get started. You are so creative AND PROLIFIC!
Posted by: Diana Wilson | June 29, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Great shirts - I love all the different effects. The boys that received them look pretty happy, too!
Posted by: Summerset | June 30, 2008 at 07:48 AM