Tag Archives: Dyeing

Chiffon Layering

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Miss M Cherie

So inspired by the Mad Hatter Alice in Wonderland Costume by Colleen Atwood I decided to try layer and fusing the chiffon together then burning and wearing away. THE PROCESS: Using plain silk chiffon and Vliesofix and the heat press. Gradually build up … Continue reading →

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The ‘bloody’ Blood Red

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Miss M Cherie

I’m using a blood-red in my collection. To achieve this red – simply because there are so many different hues and tones to red – I am dyeing it… I’ve tried Idye – Failed – too pink. I’ve tried star dye … Continue reading →

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Dyed Hessian

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Miss M Cherie

So after the great results from the hessian drape, and my decision that i’d like to incorporate the hessian into my final collection if possible I decided to try dyeing it and manipulating it. I got a dye product called … Continue reading →

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