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jennylafleur) wrote2004-04-06 08:17 pm
jennylafleur) wrote2004-04-06 08:17 pm
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silk math
Okay, I've figured out exactly how much silk I need to dye. (I love making these do it yourself layout guides.) I also decided on a pattern for the underskirt, Sim 9246. I think it might be out of print now. Not sure.
According to my calculations, for I need 11½ yards. Yep, real glad I bought the bolt. That is for the underskirt, front lining, front gore lining and sleeves, the rest will be lined in polish cotton. I want to dye the silk tomorrow so, naturally, the doubts are rising and I'm fighting freaking out. Ahh!
I just finished figuring out how much my fabric weighs. I have to know in order to determine how much dye I need. My mom's suggestion was to take the fabric to the grocery store and weight it in a fruit basket. Ah huh. I did some math instead. I know my silk is 12mm (momme) and with the help of ( http://www.fabrics.net/outlet/momme.asp ) I figured that to be 1.5oz a yard for a total of 1lb, 1.25oz. If my math is wrong I don't want to know. Ignorance is bliss right?
I have a question for you talented fabric dyeing people. Am I really stupid to not pre-wash the silk? Theoretically silks from Dharma are ready to dye as is but they do recommend pre-washing. Like the idiot I am, I forgot to order Dharma's silk soap so I'm also wondering what to wash it with (if washing is a must).
According to my calculations, for I need 11½ yards. Yep, real glad I bought the bolt. That is for the underskirt, front lining, front gore lining and sleeves, the rest will be lined in polish cotton. I want to dye the silk tomorrow so, naturally, the doubts are rising and I'm fighting freaking out. Ahh!
I just finished figuring out how much my fabric weighs. I have to know in order to determine how much dye I need. My mom's suggestion was to take the fabric to the grocery store and weight it in a fruit basket. Ah huh. I did some math instead. I know my silk is 12mm (momme) and with the help of ( http://www.fabrics.net/outlet/momme.asp ) I figured that to be 1.5oz a yard for a total of 1lb, 1.25oz. If my math is wrong I don't want to know. Ignorance is bliss right?
I have a question for you talented fabric dyeing people. Am I really stupid to not pre-wash the silk? Theoretically silks from Dharma are ready to dye as is but they do recommend pre-washing. Like the idiot I am, I forgot to order Dharma's silk soap so I'm also wondering what to wash it with (if washing is a must).