I wish I had this video when I tried ombré dying for the first time TT-TT It is so easy to mess up when you don't understand how important it so prepare the space, and respect the order of the steps! Thank you so much for sharing your experience December! Specially with acid dyes. I've never tried those but thanks to this video I feel less intimidated :D
I hope that it is helpful for you on your next attempt! Dyeing used to be very intimidating to me too, but after someone explained it to me step by step it seemed much less daunting!
OMG, this has helped me so so much with my crunch for a Ren Faire! I totally agree that this video made the entire process much less intimidating and overwhelming!
Thank you for this video, it's very helpful ♥ your gradient is sooo smooth. I'm always afraid to try Dye my fabric but after seeing this I want to try :D
I know this is a couple of years old but I'm thinking an electric coffee whisk (to have just for dying) would work great for stirring; it does for hot chocolate!
First - Dye in the biggest receptacle you can reasonably get your hands on. My biggest pot is a canning pot, but I’ve worked on pieces big enough that I used a big tub outside. There’s also a college nearby with a dye vat that I occasionally use - call around to your local theaters and colleges and see if they would be willing to let you use their vat! Second - if your yardage is wider than your pot, which it usually is, you’ll need to either fold or gather at the top to control it. I usually take my yardage and on the side that isn’t getting dyed, I pleat the top loosely and secure the pleats with straight pins. I’ll also sometimes clothespin this side to a hanger, just to make the dip dyeing easier. It’s important on the dyed side that you push apart any gathering/pleats and agitate the fabric so that dye gets between any folds. If the fabric is wide enough, I’ll usually plan a seam or something in the pattern so I can dye in parts. I hope this helps! Happy dyeing
Hello! I have been looking at these ombre dying techniques recently, I think they are beautiful, and this video is very helpful! Would this same technique work on more see-through materials like lace, or thin veils? Does it leave any dye residue on your skin if you wear it? I have been looking to make a lilac to purple ombre for a belly dance costume, and I loved this video!
Yes, I dye sheers all the time! The key is that you need to get dye that matches the fiber type of your fabric. Standard RIT will work on most natural fabrics, but synthetics like polyester will need a special type of dye. If you use the correct type of dye for your fiber type, the dye should be chemically bonded to the fabric, and so long as you fully wash the fabric after the dye, there should be no skin transfer. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions!
LOVED how it turned out! What is the name of the fabric you dyed? Any details you know or can remember about it? The Momme or weight of the fabric? Thank you for sharing!
If my fabric is pink already, can I dye an orange gradient onto the bottom as in will it be visible or do I have to buy a white fabric and dye it pink and orange gradient? Thank you :)
It really depends on a couple of factors! Specifically the shades of pink and orange, your fabric and your dye. If you're trying to dye a very vibrant, pure pink to pure orange, it will work best on white fabric. If your pink fabric is a rather light pink, you might be able to get away with an orange gradient if you're using an intense, vibrant or dark orange. This is also dependent on using the best dye for the fabric type. If you can provide a few more specifics, I can help provide better direction!
I wish I had this video when I tried ombré dying for the first time TT-TT It is so easy to mess up when you don't understand how important it so prepare the space, and respect the order of the steps! Thank you so much for sharing your experience December! Specially with acid dyes. I've never tried those but thanks to this video I feel less intimidated :D
I hope that it is helpful for you on your next attempt! Dyeing used to be very intimidating to me too, but after someone explained it to me step by step it seemed much less daunting!
OMG, this has helped me so so much with my crunch for a Ren Faire! I totally agree that this video made the entire process much less intimidating and overwhelming!
I'm so glad it was helpful 💖
Thank you for this video, it's very helpful ♥ your gradient is sooo smooth. I'm always afraid to try Dye my fabric but after seeing this I want to try :D
I'm really glad it was helpful for you! I hope you get a chance to try soon!
Thank you so much for making this video, it was very informative! I now feel a lot more confident about trying this out myself
I'm really happy it was helpful for you, I'm sure you will do great if you try it!
i used rit dye and blended my ombre with a paint brush. i should've started with wet fabrics like you. x.x
Blending with the brush can create some amazing texture!
I feel like this is so hard to do for the trendy wedding dress I keeo seeing
I know this is a couple of years old but I'm thinking an electric coffee whisk (to have just for dying) would work great for stirring; it does for hot chocolate!
This is a great idea! With how accident prone I am, I'm sure it would end with a lot of dye on me, but I think it would be a great tool !
beautiful ❤ thank you for the great video
This is super interesting! Do you have any tips on dyeing very wide pieces of fabric?
First - Dye in the biggest receptacle you can reasonably get your hands on. My biggest pot is a canning pot, but I’ve worked on pieces big enough that I used a big tub outside. There’s also a college nearby with a dye vat that I occasionally use - call around to your local theaters and colleges and see if they would be willing to let you use their vat!
Second - if your yardage is wider than your pot, which it usually is, you’ll need to either fold or gather at the top to control it. I usually take my yardage and on the side that isn’t getting dyed, I pleat the top loosely and secure the pleats with straight pins. I’ll also sometimes clothespin this side to a hanger, just to make the dip dyeing easier. It’s important on the dyed side that you push apart any gathering/pleats and agitate the fabric so that dye gets between any folds. If the fabric is wide enough, I’ll usually plan a seam or something in the pattern so I can dye in parts.
I hope this helps! Happy dyeing
Hello! I have been looking at these ombre dying techniques recently, I think they are beautiful, and this video is very helpful! Would this same technique work on more see-through materials like lace, or thin veils? Does it leave any dye residue on your skin if you wear it? I have been looking to make a lilac to purple ombre for a belly dance costume, and I loved this video!
Yes, I dye sheers all the time! The key is that you need to get dye that matches the fiber type of your fabric. Standard RIT will work on most natural fabrics, but synthetics like polyester will need a special type of dye. If you use the correct type of dye for your fiber type, the dye should be chemically bonded to the fabric, and so long as you fully wash the fabric after the dye, there should be no skin transfer. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions!
@@dreamy_december Thank you very much! I will definitely comment again if I have any issues dying sheer fabric!
gr8 tut, also ur apron is cute :33
Thank you 🥰
LOVED how it turned out! What is the name of the fabric you dyed? Any details you know or can remember about it? The Momme or weight of the fabric?
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! This is 8mm silk chiffon from dharma trading! I purchase it from their website, and for dyeing I usually get it in natural white!
If my fabric is pink already, can I dye an orange gradient onto the bottom as in will it be visible or do I have to buy a white fabric and dye it pink and orange gradient? Thank you :)
It really depends on a couple of factors! Specifically the shades of pink and orange, your fabric and your dye. If you're trying to dye a very vibrant, pure pink to pure orange, it will work best on white fabric. If your pink fabric is a rather light pink, you might be able to get away with an orange gradient if you're using an intense, vibrant or dark orange. This is also dependent on using the best dye for the fabric type. If you can provide a few more specifics, I can help provide better direction!
Fabric name pls
Silk chiffon