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Posted by Pam (Dragonfly) on September 14, 2009, 6:29 pm
It's costume-making time again (with two kids in drama, it happens!).
This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
notice this, just picking it out!).
Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
substitute fabric?
I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
and done....
Dragonfly (Pam)
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Posted by J* on September 14, 2009, 7:12 pm
i'd take the fabric to the director along with a plain piece of muslin and
give it a good rub to see for him/herself what it is doing.
also show him/her your hands afterwards, rub a bit on his/her
arm/shirt/sumpin and see what he/she thinks about using that fabric.
sure you are making the costumes but i dont see why you should also have to
be washing it with all manner of things to stop it from running.
that fabric was a bad choice from the word go.
i'd ask for something else and if you can pick it out yourself, all the
better.
teach that director some smarts about fabric in the process. argh.
good luck,
j.
"Pam (Dragonfly)" wrote ...
It's costume-making time again (with two kids in drama, it happens!).
This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
notice this, just picking it out!).
Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
substitute fabric?
I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
and done....
Dragonfly (Pam)
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Posted by Marcella Peek on September 14, 2009, 7:34 pm
Well, if you're going to try and save the fabric then you likely want
some Retayne. Here's the product description:
Use this product to 'fix' dyes in commercially purchased solid colored
cotton fabrics or clothing to prevent color bleeding during washing.
Also use to add washfastness to your own dyeing. Particularly valuable
to quilters. Use a teaspoon per yard of fabric in a hot soak for 30
minutes, then wash in hot water and Synthrapol to get out any remaining
"fugitive" dye.
However, crocking can also be caused by improper dyeing. If that is the
case, it may never stop bleeding.
I'd ask for a substitute and explain why - maybe let the director rub
his/her hands on the fabric to really experience it :-)
marcella
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> It's costume-making time again (with two kids in drama, it happens!).
> This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
>
> One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
> handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
> Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
> notice this, just picking it out!).
>
> Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
> anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
> regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
> Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
> tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
> substitute fabric?
>
> I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
> and done....
>
> Dragonfly (Pam)
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Posted by Gen on September 14, 2009, 8:34 pm
Reminds me of a piece of batik I got at Joann's once. It was green, and
after washing it, so was the tub of my washer and dryer. It took several
attempts with rags towels to get the color off the appliances. I'd show the
person that bought it what it's doing, and if they still want it-ask for
money for a Laundromat-so you won't color your machines. Gen
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> It's costume-making time again (with two kids in drama, it happens!).
> This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
> One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
> handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
> Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
> notice this, just picking it out!).
> Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
> anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
> regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
> Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
> tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
> substitute fabric?
> I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
> and done....
> Dragonfly (Pam)
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Posted by Polly Esther on September 14, 2009, 10:33 pm
I'd guess that director is attempting to work with low budget or nearly no
budget. Of course, you don't want the production to be 18th century
blue-face (whatever that is) but if I were you, I'd try the suggestions
offered here. Maybe one of them will resolve the crocking. The show must
go on. Polly
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"Gen" <wrote> Reminds me of a piece of batik I got at Joann's once. It was
green, and
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> after washing it, so was the tub of my washer and dryer. It took several
> attempts with rags towels to get the color off the appliances. I'd show
> the person that bought it what it's doing, and if they still want it-ask
> for money for a Laundromat-so you won't color your machines. Gen
> "Pam (Dragonfly)" <wrote>> It's costume-making time again (with two kids
> in drama, it happens!).
>> This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
>> One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
>> handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
>> Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
>> notice this, just picking it out!).
>> Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
>> anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
>> regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
>> Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
>> tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
>> substitute fabric?
>> I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
>> and done....
>> Dragonfly (Pam)
>
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> This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
>
> One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
> handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
> Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
> notice this, just picking it out!).
>
> Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
> anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
> regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
> Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
> tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
> substitute fabric?
>
> I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
> and done....
>
> Dragonfly (Pam)