https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:50:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2260067 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:32:52 +0000 lyn67 2260067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love your reports back on your DIY projects-so clever to by again a beloved item for dyeing as wanted and I loved the results -with the bluish top in&nbsp; nr 8, too!!!:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259927 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:31:17 +0000 Suz 2259927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, more brilliance! How clever to stock up on a style you love and turn it the colour you want. I like it with all the tees. Interesting about the top and how it took the dye differently. But you will be able to deal with that!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259874 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:34:10 +0000 RobinF 2259874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love seeing your dying projects! It turned out beautiful! And looks great with all of your tees.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259857 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:06:40 +0000 merwoman 2259857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great advice Brooklyn! &nbsp;I shall have a think on it…..Fash stay tuned;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259848 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:19:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2259848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Merwoman, success or fail, please tell us how your project works out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259831 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:43:11 +0000 Brooklyn 2259831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Merwoman, that’s a surprise! Chartreuse might be a safer choice with the base colour. Adding a kelly green might get the look you are after. Have you looked at the RIT colour formulas? Sometimes they can help you work out what to add. Otherwise, how do you feel about indigo blue? It has a little purple in it that might tone down the yellow. And it’s very dark so would probably overwhelm the yellow. </p> <p>Janet, I get it. It’s a time consuming to do and the results aren’t always ideal. I would only try it if you really love the skirt and can see it working for you in another shade (and if it’s not working in the current shade).</p> <p>Sally, that’s right! I’m building up quite the teal collection now. I’m no longer a prisoner to retail :)</p> <p>And thanks Nikki and JAileen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259811 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:51:03 +0000 merwoman 2259811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, I’m at a bit of an impasse with the sweater project. After soaking the sweater in the Rit colour remover…absolutely none of the colour came out! The label did indeed say 100% cotton, but perhaps it had been treated to be colourfast?<br />I’ve got a bottle of royal blue dye (evening blue not available) but given the existing colour of the sweater thought that might make it a shade of green that I would never wear. &nbsp;Soooo…am wondering whether I should pick up a bottle of green dye and try to turn the sweater chartreusish.<br />I hope I haven’t made you regret asking </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259800 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:04:05 +0000 Sal 2259800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great result Brooklyn - and I like you in this slightly murky blue. Very creative work that allows you to get these stunning colours that are not always easy to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259766 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:53:35 +0000 JAileen 2259766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these, especially the plaid top you dyed teal. &nbsp;The colors are so harmonious, and look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259764 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:48:36 +0000 Anonymous 2259764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very creative! Awesome results </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259754 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:08:40 +0000 Janet 2259754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your DIY projects. This looks so good! Long patterned skirts and solid tees were a summer uniform for me a couple of years ago, but during the pandemic I didn’t wear that combo as much, since I was mostly home, where shorts or cropped pants are more practical. I have a long patterned skirt in black and white and shades of tan and cream that feels a bit too high contrast to me now, and I’ve thought about dyeing it for a similar result — it’s a Jersey type fabric so I think it would work. But I just haven’t found the time or inclination yet. Maybe this spring… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259748 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:54:59 +0000 Brooklyn 2259748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! It’s great that it worked out. It can be tricky with patterns. Working out how the original colour will be affected by the dye colour. Plus ensuring that you don’t use so much colour that you overwhelm the pattern.</p> <p>Merwoman, I hope you report on your sweater (if you do it). BTW, the dye mix I used was about 2/3 evening blue.</p> <p>Slimcat, good luck with hunt. I hope we see what you come up.</p> <p>KG, it’s a good idea to start out with something not too precious. It can be hit and miss. </p> <p>Avicennia, when it works out it’s very satisfying isn’t it?</p> <p>Rachy, ha ha! I don’t think your stylist needs any help from me. Your hair looks fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259726 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 02:00:56 +0000 avicennia 2259726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve also had success with over dying! Congratulations! The color is beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259724 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 01:54:05 +0000 Jaime 2259724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful colors on you and hats off to your skill as over-dye master! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259637 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:01:40 +0000 rachylou 2259637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are the master! My hair girl needs your help with colour and dye… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259626 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:14:36 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2259626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This came out so good! &nbsp;And your pattern mixes are on point! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259612 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:42:34 +0000 Angie 2259612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WELL DONE!&nbsp;</p> <p>Another KILLER DIY dye job that was very successful. I love every pattern mixed version too :)</p> <p>Go Team Midaxi! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259611 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:42:17 +0000 kellygirl 2259611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have the most striking DIYs! Love this and the explanation how you came up with the color. I'm always nervous about ruining something so I have not tried dyeing but you're making me reconsider! Gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259604 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:29:29 +0000 Bonnie 2259604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love every version.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259600 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:09:11 +0000 Bijou 2259600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is beautiful and a great match with your tops. Such a stylish dog walking outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259599 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:02:36 +0000 CarolS 2259599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, you not only have an 'eye' -- you have <i>vision</i>, and the skill and confidence to execute it. The new colour is brilliant!</p> <p>Thank you so much for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259598 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:57:37 +0000 slim cat 2259598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I'm amazed at your high skill level - the results are fantastic!&nbsp;<br />Fab looks - love all the outfits!<br />I'm still hunting midi skirts for upcoming summer in CA . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259587 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:35:37 +0000 Anonymous 2259587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous dye job. &nbsp;I like both teal tees with the dyed skirt. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259582 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:24:41 +0000 Lana 2259582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooo I love it so much with the teal dye! &nbsp;I like the blue top with the skirt because analogous colors are so lovely together. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259569 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:23:18 +0000 Anonymous 2259569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it- of course! It was a great skirt before, but I probably would have dyed it too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259567 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:12:36 +0000 merwoman 2259567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant results as usual Brooklyn! And fabulous idea to buy a second skirt on clearance. Very much appreciate you taking us through your process! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259564 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:54:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2259564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing how much cooler it looks with the teal! I like it with all those tops and really like your not-too-precious-about-it attitude towards mixing. Good luck getting the colors to match—seems very tricky to me, but you’ve got experience. I might borrow your “everyday, knockabout” expression. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/latest-diy-project#post-2259562 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:19:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2259562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last Summer I bought a cream and green coloured skirt that was a success for me. I love dark green but it’s a hard colour to find in Summer.</p> <p>I kept thinking it would make a nice teal skirt too. It’s cotton and would dye easily. So, when I saw it on clearance at the end of Summer, I ended up buying another one with the intention of dyeing it. (I didn’t want to dye the original because I like the lighter colour for high summer, and I also knew that there was a risk I could ruin it.)</p> <p>Anyhow, as I’ve mentioned a few times, when dyeing a coloured item you need to take account of how the original colour or colours affect the final result. My skirt was a cream (yellowish) and green, so I dyed it blue in the hopes that I would get a greenish teal. (Yellow + blue = green. Green + blue = teal.)</p> <p>This is the result. I’m very happy with it. It will be a good Spring/Autumn alternative to the original Summer version. (Keep in mind that this is just an everyday, knockabout skirt, which I will wear for walking the dog and other very casual stuff.)</p> <p>Pics 2-4: how I wore it today to walk my dog and go for coffee. (I had already dyed the top dark green to go with the other version of the skirt. Now it goes with both.)</p> <p>Pics 5-7: with some of my other DIYed tees. I will wear all these combinations. (Team pattern mix.)</p> <p>Pic 8: with a tee I dyed at the same time as the skirt. Seemed like a good idea because you end up with a top that matches the skirt. AKA: a dress. But it shows how blue the dye mix was. Solid blue, especially pale blue, is really not my colour. I will probably tie dye it or over dye it to a more green colour at a later stage. </p>