This past week, my favorite thrift store, 4 N.I.N.E., has been holding a buy one get one sale on all clothing. They are apparently overwhelmed with clothing there.
I bought a few items for myself and for refashioning. Here’s a “tunic” I got for refashioning. I love the embroidery.
My first thought was to lace paint the embroidery and insertion lace. After making an inquiry, I decided to dye the entire top first. So I got out my bottle of Teal Rit Dye (I prefer liquid dye since you can limit the amount you use). I keep lots of colors on hand just for "emergencies".
The tunic took the dye incredibly well, but the embroidery didn’t. I guess I won’t be using dye to paint the embroidery, but maybe fabric paint. I’m still mulling that over.
Another suggestion was to remove the “skirt thingy” from the bottom. I liked that idea too. I used one of my handy seam rippers (I have several; they disappear), and first removed the elastic at the waistband, then the entire “skirt thingy” and lining.
I was left with these pieces. I’ll save these for another project “someday”.
The end product? Viola!
Okay, it’s not the end. I still have to hem it (need hem tape, it’s a bit short) and I’m still contemplating fabric paint on the embroidery to jazz it up a bit. But by golly, I’m happy with it so far.
Posted on my blog.
3 comments:
Maybe instead of painting the embroidery, you could find beads in a range of colors similar to the dye you used, and sew the beads onto the embroidery. That would bring all of it together as well as highlighting the lace, which is already standing out as it is - why not make that work in your favor? Doing hand beading isn't as difficult as it might seem - it goes slower than machine sewing, but you'd be amazed at what you can accomplish in about an hour's time.
I love the colour!
I do like that beading idea, but I love the changes you've made so far. And I'm happy that you are liking what you're doing too. :) -Seeks, EOD
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