Here are the Gelato Dresses
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| What fun to see the results of Ice Dyeing! The little girls are ready for Italy |
Now that I have conquered the technique of Ice Dyeing (somewhat), it is time to begin more applications of the process.
Reading the Dharma catalogue, I found cotton knit sun dresses in sizes for Winona and Delila, our granddaughters. McKenna, our other granddaughter seems to prefer pants right now....so, later McKenna.
Following the steps for the ice dye procedure: folding, tying and wrapping the dress on PCV tubes, placing fabric in bins on racks and then covering with ice.
I awaited the fun results using colors of turquoise, blue, and fuschia....MAGIC...........
Fun Making Gelato Dresses
Why do I call them gelato dresses? The name refers to their journey to Italy when they were a year younger and indicates their favorite thing about all of Italy....gelato....not David, the charming Tuscan ambience, or the spaghetti.....just gelato....
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| Winona and Delila in their Gelato Dresses Visiting Lake Como in Italy |
A Purple and Pink Passion Dress
I could not wait to try another round of ice dyeing. Finding some white cotton knit that I have had since the 70's and a purple and pink....inspired me to play some more.
The bottom floral fabric is the white cotton transformed into pink flowers and variegated tones of pink and purple.
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| Fabric Options |
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| Pink Passion Dress in Final Form |
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| Purple Pink Dress in Action |
Now it is time to try some different colors and fabrics...the world is open to options. Any ideas?
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