Dip-Dyed Lace Camisole

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September 8, 2012

Dip-Dyed Lace Camisole

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OK, one more while the warm weather is still with us. Just couldn’t resist this darling lace camisole and could just imagine how sweet it would look layered over the Emberglow camisole I just dyed, especially if I dipped the bottom edge of the lace in Emberglow. This was super easy to do and created a new look. I love the colorful see-through lace effect.

Here's the tutorial so you can make one too!...

SUPPLIES:

White Lace Camisole, Cotton/Nylon Blend
Rit Liquid Dye: Cherry Red & Tangerine
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Large 2-Gallon Plastic Container for dyeing
Large Spoon for stirring dye
Dishwashing Liquid
Rubber Gloves
Plastic Table Cover
Skirt Hanger

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prewash camisole to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Hang dry.

2. Cover work surface with a plastic table cover.

3. How Much Dye to Use: Weigh the dry camisole using a food scale. The camisole weighed 2 ounces. I chose #566 Emberglow from the Rit Color Formula Guide, located on the Warm Red color palette. This recipe will color 1 ounce of dry weight fabric. Since the camisole weighed 2 ounces, I multiplied the amount of dye needed for 1 ounce of fabric by 2. Here’s my recipe.

4. Preparing Dyebath: Shake dye bottles before measuring. Wearing rubber gloves, measure and mix ½ teaspoon Cherry Red and 2 teaspoons Tangerine with 2 cups very hot water and stir well.

5. Fill large plastic container with 1 gallon very hot tap water (140° F). Note: If water is not hot enough, heat some water in a tea kettle or in the microwave.

6. Pour dye solution into hot water. Add squirt of dishwashing liquid and stir well. Test dye color to be sure you are satisfied. Note: If color is too light, add more dye. If color is too dark, add more water.

7. Dip camisole in warm water before dyeing. Squeeze out excess water.

8. Attach top of camisole to skirt hanger. Immerse bottom edge of camisole in dye bath for 2 – 3 minutes, gently moving it up and down and back and forth until you achieve the desired color.

9. Remove camisole from dye bath and wring out excess dye. Rinse camisole under cool running water until water runs clear, holding the camisole from the top so no dye runs over the white area. Then wash in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse and dry.