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    Forum: Main
    03-26-2011, 06:03 AM
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    Views: 58,512
    Posted By melodyr

    Wow! I love this too!

    Wow! I love this too!
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    03-16-2011, 07:31 AM
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    Views: 58,512
    Posted By melodyr

    Yes, I use the denim damp for the overdye. I take...

    Yes, I use the denim damp for the overdye. I take it from the soda ash soak and wring it out good. If you are uncomfortable using fruit jars, use old mayo or peanut butter jars, they are plastic and...
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2011, 03:27 PM
    Replies: 251
    Views: 58,512
    Posted By melodyr

    Yep! You have the correct idea. The cool thing...

    Yep! You have the correct idea.
    The cool thing about this is...if you don't like it...go again. Use another color...or black...black makes any mistake look fantastic...trust me.
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2011, 03:18 PM
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    Views: 58,512
    Posted By melodyr

    Dyeing fabric is easy...more folks ought to try...

    Dyeing fabric is easy...more folks ought to try it...gives you a whole new palette. (my avatar is a silk scarf done with acid dye)

    For the denim, you'll need fiber-reactive dyes. Dharma Trading or...
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2011, 03:05 PM
    Replies: 251
    Views: 58,512
    Posted By melodyr

    Yes, it is the same dye as you'd use on cotton...

    Yes, it is the same dye as you'd use on cotton tee shirts. I cram the piece of denim in a fruit jar. (packed tight) and pour the dye in. I let them sit for a day or two and give them a shake whenever...
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2011, 03:02 PM
    Replies: 251
    Views: 58,512
    Posted By melodyr

    Some of my denim bags. The patches were purchased...

    Some of my denim bags. The patches were purchased from the Tambani Project.

    Overdyed denim bags
    170299

    Overdyed denim purse
    170300

    Repurposed khaki skirt with sun print
    170301
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2011, 02:55 PM
    Replies: 251
    Views: 58,512
    Posted By melodyr

    I overdye denim with fiber-reactive dyes and make...

    I overdye denim with fiber-reactive dyes and make all sorts of things. Kindle covers are my latest experiment, but I do like to make purses too.

    Kindle cover
    170294

    Overdyed denim
    170295
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