Floral-patterned Grand Super-Wax fabric by Vlisco
'A more exclusive version of Super-Wax, rich in colours and bubbling, and printed with a gloss finish. The most defining (and beloved) feature of a Super-Wax is its duo-colour “bubbling” print effect...
...Grand Super-Wax is a luxurious twist on the original, using Vlisco cotton satin. Grand Super-Wax is made using a highly-unique wax printing technique unlike any other in the world: every piece is created with an unequalled and extraordinary level of care and precision.
First, a design in liquid wax is printed on cotton satin. A base dye such as indigo soaks into the cloth around the wax, leaving behind a deep, intense colour. The magic of the ‘wax-breaking’ during the printing process results in a large, irregular pattern of vein-like bubbles throughout the design.
One single piece of Grand Super-Wax goes through an average of 27 total step before it receives a final gloss finish, and a select number of Grand Super-Wax fabrics are covered from edge-to-edge in transparent glitter.'
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How Not to Look Like A Tablecloth, Or Dyeing Gingham
Gingham is a naturally cheerful form of check, often used in home decor and or in youthful garments--see Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz in a blue and white pinafore style gingham dress. I bought this all cotton spring green gingham on line during a sale intending to make a dress. When it arrived I realized it looked too much like a tablecloth or curtains for a kitchen. What to do? Try dye, I always think. Technically, this is over-dyeing as the threads of the green fabric were already dyed once.
Dress Doctor books from the early 20th century often discussed the pros and cons of dyeing finished dresses in their section on remaking and remodeling. I even found a Vogue Pattern magazine suggesting dyeing a wedding dress after the ceremony. Of course, with a finished dress, you are dealing with details and interfacing and the need to submit all of them to the rigors of dyeing. Which in the case of Rit Dye or IDye means a long agitation in as warm a water as the fabric will stand. Which is why I would much rather try dyeing yardage than a finished garment although I have had success dyeing all cotton jackets, shorts, and tops (the polyester thread they are sewn with stay the same).
I have Rit dyes on hand usually, but this time I tried IDye in royal blue. You can see the results. From a cheerful but kitcheny check, it went to a darker blue and teal check which is a much better look for a dress which is what I am working on now. Stay tuned to see the final results.
For lots of color formulas and dyeing instruction, go here: https://www.ritdye.com/
For IDye, go here: https://www.jacquardproducts.com/idye-main
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My gift for @thrumbolt for our acotar themed gift exchange.
Rhys's mom with all the baby bats she took in.
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Throwing my hat in the butch/femme/nun presenting Harrow debate:
Harrow found a top and bottoms that fit her the way she likes and bought twenty of each in black. She put ten away in storage in case the manufacturer stops making them and only trades one out when it can't be repaired.
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The numbers are in... Swishy dress pack is my MOST downloaded pack at over 6k downloads. 😱😱😱 It's free! Get yours now on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/b2e25b82a9
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Interior Visions: Great American Designers and the Showcase House, 1988
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Beautiful example of the art of fabric draping. Can you imagine this as the ultimate Goth wedding dress?
via Butch Wax Vintage
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