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I haven't done much dyeing, but I use Setacolor. I saw a demonstration with Georgia Bonesteel years ago. I use PFD (which stands for Prepared For Dyeing). You mix the Setacolor to get the color you want. If you want a lighter shade you can add more water or they have something else to add to it to lighten it but I can't remembe what it's called. If you Google Setacolor, you will find places that sell it on the web.
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Originally posted by ipquilterHow is fabric prepared for dying? Is is worth buying the PFD? I'm itching to try dying my own fabric! It's very high on my "wanna try it" list!
There are various methods out there to make PFD but this is how I make mine and I have had really good results.
I typically use white bleached muslin but you can also use unbleached. The colors will vary slightly but sometimes not knowing what the results will be is half the fun.
I cut my fabric in 1 or 2 yard lengths right off the bolt. And then I wash it in the washing machine with synthrapol (you don't need much). Typically at this point I throw it in the dryer (no fabric sheets) but if you are impatient then you can skip that step.
I then fill a buck with very hot water, as hot as you can get out of the tap. I pour in about 1/2 cup sodium carbonate (its cheapest if you buy it at the pool supply store but you can buy it online as well at the pool store I believe they call it PHup)
I then let the fabric soak in this solution overnight, the next day I hang it out to dry.
Once dry, it can keep for several months but its generally best to use it as soon as you can because the chemicals can degrade the fabric.
****One note of CAUTION*****
Wear a mask and gloves when using sodium carbonate. The fumes can cause respiratory problems and irritate your skin! You should also use them when working with dye.
hope this helps,
Drew
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Drew, I'm confused by a part of your statement. You say that after you've dyed your fabric, to use it before too long because the chemicals will degrade it. I'm sure I'm misunderstanding your remark, because it would continue to degrade regardless of whether or not it's sewn into a finished project.
Can you clarify this for me? Thanks, Frances
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Originally posted by shirmoorDrew, I'm confused by a part of your statement. You say that after you've dyed your fabric, to use it before too long because the chemicals will degrade it. I'm sure I'm misunderstanding your remark, because it would continue to degrade regardless of whether or not it's sewn into a finished project.
Can you clarify this for me? Thanks, Frances
Drew was talking about the sodium carbonate process, BEFORE the fabric is dyed. Leaving the sodium carbonate on the fabric will cause the fabric to deteriorate. But once it's dyed and rinsed, then the fabric is stable.
'thann
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I use Jacquard Dye-na-flow (acts like a dye) acrylic paint. It is similar to seta color and works on all types of fabric, cotton, polyester, silk, etc. You need no other chemicals or dust masks.
Use prewashed or PFD fabric. Lay fabric out on plastic covered surface, spritz fabric with water. Mix Dye-na-flow colors to your liking or use several colors separately. With a large brush apply colors to fabric, scrunch fabric or add rock salt or?? There are many variations that you can do to get different patterns.
When I started quilting about 3 yrs ago I was told about this paint and since I have painted for 40 years I had to try it. No one was available to show me how so I learned on my own.
I am now having so much fun with it and teaching my methods to students at a sewing shop. I also teach regular decorative fabric painting with Jaquard Textile paint.
Have fun!! Enjoy the day!
Carolyn in Oregon
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I took a class last summer through Quilt University. DH and I did the dyeing together. We're planning on doing more this year. We didn't do any over the winter because there's a minimum temperature at which you can dye. Since I really didn't want to do it inside the house, we've had to wait.
eileenkny
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
-
Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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