Dyed it!!

I was looking for a "lilac" denim jacket the other day to kick off my Spring wardrobe accessory.  Darn it I looked everywhere on line, on my typical favorite store websites and found nothing even though I had seen this in some fashion promo so what else can you do but DYE it at home.  Hey I'm a child of the 60s. Dyeing is not new to me...and it's fun:

Lilac denim jacket

selfie in lilac

I went to Michael's to see if they had the appropriate Rit dye and figured out I could mix up something fabulous and then I went to Old Navy and bought a white denim jacket.  Gap is good too.

white denim jacket

I picked up this pink and another blue to mix to lilac:

Rit dye for natural fabrics

I figured Rit dye would have a website to tell me how to do this and when I found it I found a link to their color chart.  Paydirt!!!! https://www.ritdye.com/color-formulas/?type=197&hue=0&collection=0&pantone=0&f=3719

Oh my there were so many choices and the best part is that they give you the formula for each color.  I chose Lupine: 1/2 cup Petal Pink and 2 Tbs aquamarine.  The instructions are pretty simple but it's always a good idea to test the color before you put your item in.  You can just use a white paper towel.  I used the bucket method:

in the bucket

I also picked up a $20 lightweight white hoodie at ON and both went into the bucket.  I followed the instructions on the website and I was thrilled with how easy AND my color was perfect.  I had a stained ugly color pink shirt and some old white linens that I put into the bucket after my jacket and hoodie were finished with their bath..  Oh what fun.  Great project for one of these rainy California days.  I can't wait to start another project:  maybe overdye wool or cotton fabric or even an old wool skirt.

$19.95 Old Navy white hoodie- now "lilac"

Happy dyeing!!!

There is also a previous post on dying:https://messyroomstudio.blogspot.com/2012/11/to-dye-for.html
from November 12 2012