Late

I/m sorry to be so late to post.

We will be dyeing tomorrow.  Bring what you want to put color into.  or new fabric.
Cotton, rayon, linen or silk.

Next Wednesday

Next week we will have the discharge pots going in the patio, but we will add a few things to the process of taking color out of the fabric.

 These are examples of the stamps to bring for using discharge paste on silk and cotton, and "Soft Scrub with Bleach on cotton, rayon or linen.  THey are the foam type stamps about 1/4" thick.  I will also bring "Fun Foam" if you want to create your own stamps.  You will need scissors and an e-xacto knife.
to cut the foam.

 I will bring my box of stencils and silk screens for you to use with the paste type products as well.  If you have stencils or screens of your own you may wish to use, bring them as well.

 I just realized this photo is upside down  OH well,  I will bring freezer paper, discharge paste, and bleach products.  the pens work for line work and lettering.

 THis is an example of freezer paper mask on black cotton velveteen using spray bleach.  Outside use only

If anyone has some of this dense yellow type of foam please bring it.  It works great for applying the paste, but my supply has dwindled.  I guess I haven't been buying things with it as packing material lately.

Bring your fabric from this week to add to or for other considerations.

New Great -grand daughter

This is a photo of my brand new great-grand daughter.  Her name is Mia Shaner and she was born last night at 9:13.  What a cutie.

Back again

I am back and ready to begin class again.  I was with my sister in North Carolina.  Her husband died and I left suddenly to be there with her.  Sorry I didn't get to the FIDM Field trip.  I was on a p;ane at 6:30 am headed East.

So to address the next class.  We will be doing discharge.  That means taking color out of fabric.

Week 1  March 12    Discharge pots.   Bring your dark fabric wrapped or tied in bundles or on poles, ropes etc. and plunge it into a discharge pot.  it will take color out.   You can also use the parfait dyeing technique and put in diluted bleach solution if you use cotton or rayon.  Lots of possibilities.

Week 2   March 19   We will discharge again,  this time using discharge paste and Bleaching gels (Soft Scrub and toilet bowl cleaner) only use these bleach products on cotton or rayon.  Discharge paste can be used on any natural fiber.  Use silk screens, stencils, stamps, or brush it on.  The example above was an old shirt that I used toilet bowl cleaner and brushed it on.  This is a good way to re-vitalize a spotted and stained tee shirt.

Week 3  March 26   I will bring dye for both cotton and silk and you can replace color with new colors.
or you can do some of the other dye techniques we have used in other classes.

Week 4  April 2   More dye.

This is another example of using bleach solution on cotton.

Supplies needed?
Cotton, rayon or silk in dark colors to remove.

Let's have some fun!

Field Trip

The Fashion Show was wonderful!  Thank you Ladies you were wonderful, and I appreciate so much all the work you put into the beautiful garments that you showed.  Now we will play this week.

Our annual Field Trip to FIDM       We will meet at 10:30 at the museum entrance.  That should give you some time to shop at the student store if you wish before we see the exhibit.  Look for black or dark cotton, rayon or silk to discharge in the next session.

See you Wednesday.

Fashion Show

We are ready for the Fashion Show.  It is always so exciting to see what has been done by you talented ladies.  We will be a hit on Saturday at the WEARABLE ART CONNECTION Fashion Show.

This is the line up.  I will have it posted in several places in the dressing room (kitchen)

Myrna Grey wool Suit

Leslie Splish Splash Shirt

Audrey Black & White blouse and Vest

Rachel Tranquil Site Top

Melanie Turquoise Cotton Shirt

Shirley Quilted Jacket

Carolee Red and Charcoal Jacket

Kristina Black & White Top

Midge Grey Kimono top

Pat Feathery Frays

Karen 2 Scarf top

Audrey Rainbow Ribbons

Rachel Feathery Frays

Leslie Feathery Frays 

Myrna Turkish Coat

Melanie for Annie Black Chiffon Vest

Midge for Diane Lime Green Shirt

Kristina Skirt & hat

Pat Chiffon Cacoonish top

Roslyn for Annie Short Chiffon Vest

Shirley Chiffon Jacket

Susan Feathery Frays

Rachel for Myrna Red Vest

Myrna Man’s Jacket top

Leslie for Annie Kimono Jacket

Karen Feathery Frays

Midge for Diane White Linen Shirt

Amelia Quilting Class Dresses

Pat for Diane Purple Chiffon top

Rosalyn for Annie Short Black silk cover up

Melanie for Audrey Green Cacoonish Top and Scarf

Kristina Orange and Purple

Myrna Feathery Frays

Carolee Green and Gold Top

Judy Black and Red Feathery Frays

Audrey Patches of Silk

Leslie Ribbon Jacket

Karen Turquoise Vest

Pat Ikat Vest

Midge for Diane Pink Feathery Frays

Myrna Ribbon Jacket

Rachel for Audrey Black and White Feathery Frays

Amelia Tangled Dress-up

Carolee Black Shawl w/tie

Rosalyn for Annie Long CHiffon

Karen Dress

Leslie for Diane Black and White Chiffon

Pat Ribbon Jacket

Audrey Silk Koi Fish

Myrna Orange and Purple 2 pc.

Bring your Clothes

Be sure and bring what you are showing for the WAC Fashion Show.

I need to do the show order and the write up for the garments finished or not.

THE SHOW IS SATURDAY!!!!