PixieDust32
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- Jun 16, 2005
You can do a search in photobucket or google, search "Mickey mouse template".
Well I would dyed it once the skirt is already made so you'll get the pattern on the skirt, you know the tie dye pattern.
I'm not familiar with those dyes so Im not sure, but if you think you might next extra dye go ahead and get some.
Well I have been reading this thread for like a month and keep trying and trying to make these shirts but no good turn out yet-- I have messed up probably about 20 shirts. I haven't tried the Dharma/jacquard dye yet b/c I just live in a small town and am just trying to use what I have available. So tonight I am going to try another with the Rit dye but I am going to try the soda ash thing with it. I am having a real hard time with the dye running once I put it in the wash....
I rinse and rinse and rinse until the water is clear (at this point the dye has not bled) but as soon as I put it in the washing machine it bleeds and the color fades. I am going to Disney in August and it will be our first trip so I really really want to have these made but I have already spent a fortune trying to get the technique down so now I have been fortunate enough to have friends and family supply me with their old 100% cotton white tshirts.
Wish me luck on tonights project and pray that the colors don't bleed.
Pixie...
We're headed to Disney for Halloween and I'm trying to talk DH into getting some of your shirts to wear to MNSSHP...
Your shirts are AMAZING!!!
Thanks, Nancy...
Thanks Nancy!
Oh bummer Im sorry.
Well the soda ash only works with the fiber reactive dye, but you can try. Good luck.
Did you get the email I sent ya???
So is tulip brand fiber reactive? Please tell me yes
YES!! Tulip is fiber reactive. I recomended you to use the Soda Ash with the tulip I know the dye has the soda ash already but I always use it, soak them, then squeeze excess water, fiber reactive dye MUST BE wet to get "fix". For more intense colors with the tulip fill the bottle half way or at least a 1/4 from the top of the bottle.
Take your time and you'll be fine... you got my e-mail let me know if you need help..
Is sodium carbonate the same as washing soda?
I googled and found this...
Washing soda, sodium carbonate, is an alkaline with a pH of 11, and while it doesn't give off harmful fumes, you do need to wear gloves. It is found in the laundry section of most supermarkets. Arm & Hammer is one brand; Shop and Save has a generic house brand. It is also known as Soda Ash. You can also buy it from swimming pool supply stores; a popular brand is pH up. This is not the same thing as baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate. Though similar, sodium carbonate is a much stronger base.
So I would say yes, they are the same...
Yes ♥ just replied ya!