This upcycled pure silk top was pale pink originally; steamed for 2 hours after layering with red rhododendron flowers and red onion skins. The applique fabric was dyed in purple carrot water + alum, then layered with leaves and brown onion skins and steamed for 1.5 hours. Both were wrapped around a rusty trampoline spring.
Size – S
Eco dyed thrifted silk dress, to which I’ve added hand stitched appliqué circles using silk thread. I made the jacket from eco dyed cotton remnants; necklace made by Rosemary Harper.
Still damp but couldn’t wait to share photos. Will post pics after washing and ironing later this week.
To see how this looked before eco dyeing, click here.
Eco dyed, armholes added, hand stitched appliqué. Teamed with a thrifted eco dyed strapless dress and a crochet necklace of my own design.
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Found the perfect dress to go with the embellished cardigan I shared the other day. Dress was taupe (nylon/spandex); now transformed with shades of soft citrus green, purple and black. Dye pot of wild cherry and alum in spring water; sprayed with a vinegar solution before layering with 3 kinds of eucalyptus and wrapping around an iron bar. Slow-cooked in a crockpot for 5 hours.
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