Cherry Blossom Dress

Step 1:

Note: Launder dress to remove any finishes that may prevent absorption of dyes. Dry and iron if very wrinkled.

Instructions

- Cover table with plastic tablecloth.
- Lay dry dress on sheets of plastic wrap that have been overlapped so plastic is slightly larger than dress.
- Insert layers of parchment or craft paper inside dress and sleeve areas. This will prevent dye from bleeding through to other side.
Prepare Dyes: (Wear rubber gloves.)
Measure ¼ Teas. Royal Blue dye with 1 C Hot Water. Stir well
Note: If tap water is not hot enough, heat water in microwave or in a tea kettle.
- Sketch out the placement of your swirls with tailor’s chalk before dye-painting. Starting at top of dress, brush on big swirls of Royal Blue dye.
- Turn dress over, and repeat dye-painting on back side.
- After painting back side, wipe up excess dye with paper towels. Cover dress with plastic wrap and seal outer edges.
- Fold to fit into microwave. Cover bottom of microwave with paper towels. Place plastic-wrapped dress in the microwave. Set on HIGH for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave. Cut open plastic wrap. Allow to cool.
- Rinse dress in cool water until water runs clear. Wash in warm water with mild detergent, rinse and hang dry. Iron dress
- To create cherry blossom branches: Insert parchment paper inside dress. Draw black branches on dress randomly and add red cherry blossoms as accents.