tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post785534505199274695..comments2024-03-19T14:35:00.257+00:00Comments on Sew Ruthie Style: Silk dying experimentsSewRuthiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-90172195686690591832013-12-29T16:25:07.533+00:002013-12-29T16:25:07.533+00:00Wow! These dyed silk scarves have really inspired ...Wow! These dyed silk scarves have really inspired me :) especially for my artwork at school; I could definitely use this in the future. Thanks Ruthie :) xx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946378612102964120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-33862154813597247392013-12-21T05:36:59.669+00:002013-12-21T05:36:59.669+00:00I like your dying as well. Great job!
The first bl...I like your dying as well. Great job!<br />The first blue one looks very intense so even if the variation is subtle at a distance it will still look strong and rich. I personally prefer mine to be subtle. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07987205501192805511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-76644048758172478292013-12-19T21:55:37.815+00:002013-12-19T21:55:37.815+00:00Jane M, just be careful of your fibre contents. Co...Jane M, just be careful of your fibre contents. Cotton dyes really well, poly cotton only partially but can be a nice marled look. Silk and linen seem to work quite well. Polyester doesn't dye with either of these, though you can use specialist dyes with stronger chemicals. That doesn't appeal to me so I've not done that. And of course it adds the colour onto whatever is already underneath, so any prints remain and sometimes the colours go a bit wierd - ie a purple flower turns brown. Also stains and bleach spots don't really dye either, or dye more lightly, so best for yardage or lightly worn garments.<br />I've also done towels and bedding.SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-58388520666878421982013-12-19T12:50:57.040+00:002013-12-19T12:50:57.040+00:00You're quite adventurous with dying fabric. I...You're quite adventurous with dying fabric. I've avoided it but I am loving that first color combination. I think I might try some overdying this year to see if I can warm up some of my cooler colored fabrics and add some lovely textures like you did here.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-50500958589464115882013-12-19T09:23:35.417+00:002013-12-19T09:23:35.417+00:00That looks like a lot of fun. I will be looking in...That looks like a lot of fun. I will be looking into it now. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-80760064800748026782013-12-19T07:37:58.761+00:002013-12-19T07:37:58.761+00:00Hi Pearl, you need to use the steam fix silk paint...Hi Pearl, you need to use the steam fix silk paints, but yes absolutely!SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-85514493600554071772013-12-19T01:44:31.673+00:002013-12-19T01:44:31.673+00:00I didn't know you could dye using the microwav...I didn't know you could dye using the microwave! Learned something new today!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-51406747408825008512013-12-18T19:47:38.665+00:002013-12-18T19:47:38.665+00:00What a fabulous result. They are all lovely and i...What a fabulous result. They are all lovely and it was obviously loads of fun.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380047564035289054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-62351183375116241402013-12-18T14:39:06.363+00:002013-12-18T14:39:06.363+00:00All this looks like fun - plus you came out with s...All this looks like fun - plus you came out with some beautiful pieces!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-45563668463241329672013-12-18T12:26:49.958+00:002013-12-18T12:26:49.958+00:00Wow Ruthie. I really, REALLY, like the second sca...Wow Ruthie. I really, REALLY, like the second scarf. Even though it's pretty bright, it would be the statement piece in a solid-color outfit. The other scarves are very pretty as well. Thanks for sharing.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.com