BEFORE/AFTER:
In a bucket or a big bowl, pour hot water and then the dye. I use liquid dye because you don’t have to mix as much as the powder dye. Pour dye in and test it with the scrap fabric and add more dye as you go until you get the desired outcome. Then soak in the item of clothing, I like to soak for at least 3-5 hours.
Then rinse with cold water and hand wash or put it in the dryer and wash in cold water. I don’t put in any other items in the washer because the dye will come off and dye the other items as well. So only wash it solo. Then I dry it solo in low heat.
Week 2: Gingham
Week 3: Handbag, Tote bag or Clutch
Week 4: Maxi Skirt or Dress
Week 5: Boho Chic
Week 6: Asymmetrical
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Yours was far and away the best entry! Thanks for always being such an inspiration.
Wow…what a difference! You did a beautiful job!
Visiting from Sunday Features
Wow! Great tailoring skills! Off to vote!
No way is that the same dress!! I love your face. Here from Sunday Features.
amazingg! what a change!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
I love this!!!!!!!! I'm speechless over here. You did an amazing job. **jaw dropped**
Wow! This dress is amazing! Great job lady!
NO YOU DIDN'T! AMAZING!!!
You made the dress alive!
Seriously! This is sooo mind blowing! And oh my gosh! I can't get over that one pic of you with your face all squished up! SOOOOO FUNNY!
Totally Impressed! Good Job!
Your refashions are top notch, you got good things going on over here! Visiting by way of "TUT"
I actually saw this post earlier this week and loved what you did with this outfit. It is such a pretty transformation! I'm so glad that you shared your link with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
This turned out beautiful, Sarah! The color is fantastic; the peplum is adorable; and your craftsmanship is top notch. I don't think you need to worry about not making it to the end 🙂
you are amazing! i cant believe you dyed that! so pretty!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
That turned out really nice!
I can't believe this transformation! Way to go!!
AMAZING!! I love it as it helps me think twice about my old clothes.
Wow, this refashion is amazing! You are so talented! You should definitely win this round 🙂
Sierra
Sierra Elizabeth
What a stunning transformation! Thanks for joining Inspiration Monday.
This is amazing! And I must confess to a few feelings of envy looking at this since I can't even sew on a button. 😉 You did a great job! #mondaymadness
Your face on the "before" photo is hilarious. You crack me up! And I know that you did this a while ago, but still funny. Also, good for you, that you were able to turn your insecurity into gratitude. I'm learning that slowly about life, too. I love your little blog and reading about your mommy woes (i have 2 girls and they are everything to me/drive me crazy/make me want to cry. xoxo
Oh – my – goodness!! This is simply amazing!
I love what you've done here!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Would you mind posting a photo of the back of the dress, or emailing it to me? I have a very similar outfit that I would like to refashion. By the way, I am visiting you from the Better After blog (and for some reason, your comment section won’t let me capitalize letters!