Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
That was my thought as well. It must be right then, lol. Thanks again, Laurie> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:33:23 -0500> Subject: Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton> > > >> > Cut a square of fabric and > measure it. The bigger the better if you > >> > want to evaluate the > hand/thickness/flexibility, etc.> >> >> >> > Can you give a minimum size of what you think a large-enough swatch would > > be for this?> >> > If it were me, I'd use a square foot *minimum* -- a square yard would be > better if you can manage it. If the shape remains relatively even and > smooth, you can either cut smaller pattern pieces from it, or use it to make > a matching hat or mittens or both.> > Denise > > ___> h-costume mailing list> h-costume@mail.indra.com> http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
> Cut a square of fabric and > measure it. The bigger the better if you > want to evaluate the > hand/thickness/flexibility, etc. Can you give a minimum size of what you think a large-enough swatch would be for this? If it were me, I'd use a square foot *minimum* -- a square yard would be better if you can manage it. If the shape remains relatively even and smooth, you can either cut smaller pattern pieces from it, or use it to make a matching hat or mittens or both. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] you, that is the very first step, indeed! Laurie > Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:13:49 -0400> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: > [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton> > > I suggest even before experimenting, > get a color wheel from an art shop so > you can better determine where colors > come from and how "far away" from your > goal you are to start with. > Also...have a specific goal. Get a color swatch > even paint chips from > the paint dept are good that is the final color > you want so you have a > firm goal to work towards.> > > _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
Indeed, That is one of the things I will do, but I am a belt and suspenders kind of person. Besides, this is my fourth child and I know that expecting one to read the label is mostly wishful thinking on my part! Laurie > > Why don't you just put in a label that says DRY CLEAN ONLY?> > Kim> _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 > 11:53:33 -0500> Subject: Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton> > >> > 1) . > Is it practicable to pre-shrink the fabric enough to prevent this > > > happening again? And still have the fabric be usable (ie not wavy and > > > weird to work with)?> >> > 2) I know dyeing is always a bit unpredicatable, > but how do I guess what > > color to overdye with to get what shade?> >> > > Cut a square of fabric and > measure it. The bigger the better if you want to > evaluate the > hand/thickness/flexibility, etc. Can you give a minimum size of what you think a large-enough swatch would be for this? > > Experiment, Experiment, Experiment. ;-)> Denise B > I guess I knew this > > wouldna be a stroll in the park. If only people would stop going into the > > hospital and having birthdays and auditions and all Thanks so much! Laurie _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
In a message dated 9/16/2008 12:54:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Experiment, Experiment, Experiment. ;-) Indeed! I can tell you if you dye a fuchsia fabric with a plumb color (purplish blue) you get a great concord grape purple! Anyway If a raspberry is the color you want, you'll want to go to the red not to the blue on your already fuchsia and "kill" it a tiny bit. Usually the complimentary color will kill the intensity of a colorin this case a green. A drop or two of greenish grey with that red may do the trick. I suggest even before experimenting, get a color wheel from an art shop so you can better determine where colors come from and how "far away" from your goal you are to start with. Also...have a specific goal. Get a color swatch even paint chips from the paint dept are good that is the final color you want so you have a firm goal to work towards. **Pt...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty000514) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
You can't make a fuchsia into a lighter pink, you''ll have to go darker, or at least toned down. I would try some brown dye on it. Start with a smaller amount--you can always re-dye darker, if you need to. Why don't you just put in a label that says DRY CLEAN ONLY? Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of zelda crusher Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:29 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton You guys know wool better than any sewing list I belong to... I know that some of this has been covered previously, but I had no luck finding it in the archives (I am only semi computer literate). I have two questions about this fabric: http://tinyurl.com/5bwd3h 1) I am going to make a coat for my 16 year old daughter (some of you may remember I just did this last spring [http://laswa.livejournal.com/24074.html#cutid1]), but she wore it in the rain and her father's girlfriend threw it in the dryer and it shrank down too much to use. Sigh. Is it practicable to pre-shrink the fabric enough to prevent this happening again? And still have the fabric be usable (ie not wavy and weird to work with)? 2) The color is a little loud for even her, so I would like to overdye it, to perhaps one of these two shades. I know dyeing is always a bit unpredicatable, but how do I guess what color to overdye with to get what shade? http://tinyurl.com/5hbaw6 http://tinyurl.com/6f29yg Thanks so much, Laurie _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
1) . Is it practicable to pre-shrink the fabric enough to prevent this happening again? And still have the fabric be usable (ie not wavy and weird to work with)? 2) I know dyeing is always a bit unpredicatable, but how do I guess what color to overdye with to get what shade? Yes, you can pre-shrink. For both questions, you need to use samples. Cut a square of fabric and measure it. The bigger the better if you want to evaluate the hand/thickness/flexibility, etc. Wash and dry the sample, measuring it BEFORE and AFTER. Keep notes. If you can buy enough extra, do several. Wash all of them once, save one out and label it 1, wash and dry the rest, save one out and label it 2, etc. This will tell you if the fabric continues to shrink after 2 or 3 washes. The fabric is less likely to get wavy if it isn't twisted and pulled while washing. Using a front loader will help, but the rate of shrinkage might be less per washing. As for dyeing, you'll have to cut lots of small samples (2x2 at least) and test several different strengths of dye, and maybe several colors. You might be able to just use the color you want (raspberry) and overdye with a medium strength. You might need a weak grey, blue or tan, etc. depending on what kinds of colors are "inside" the dyes used on the fabric and the dyes you use to shift it to a duller pink. Experiment, Experiment, Experiment. ;-) Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
You guys know wool better than any sewing list I belong to... I know that some of this has been covered previously, but I had no luck finding it in the archives (I am only semi computer literate). I have two questions about this fabric: http://tinyurl.com/5bwd3h 1) I am going to make a coat for my 16 year old daughter (some of you may remember I just did this last spring [http://laswa.livejournal.com/24074.html#cutid1]), but she wore it in the rain and her father's girlfriend threw it in the dryer and it shrank down too much to use. Sigh. Is it practicable to pre-shrink the fabric enough to prevent this happening again? And still have the fabric be usable (ie not wavy and weird to work with)? 2) The color is a little loud for even her, so I would like to overdye it, to perhaps one of these two shades. I know dyeing is always a bit unpredicatable, but how do I guess what color to overdye with to get what shade? http://tinyurl.com/5hbaw6 http://tinyurl.com/6f29yg Thanks so much, Laurie _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
