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STRETCH VELVET ITAJIME TEE
For this project I'm going to be using Procion MX
Dyes, purchased from Dharma Trading Company.
The dyes are hazardous, so it is important
to always wear protective gear.
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I start with a white silk / rayon velvet.......
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...and dye the fabric a pale grey base color.
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The fabric is marked so that I know where
I need to clamp my blocks, in a process
known as Itajime.
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The clamped fabric is submerged in water,
and left to soak.
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A custom color formula is mixed, and then
measured according to the weight of the
fabric, and the depth of shade desired.
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The dye is then added to the water to create the
dye bath.
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After dyeing, the fabric is rinsed. The clamps
and blocks are removed...
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...and is then washed and washed and washed.
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The velvet is taped down, marked, and painted
with a squeeze bottle.
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The dye/paint is then left to dry overnight.
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The next day the work is rolled in cloth.
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The roll is then bundled with velcro straps...
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...and suspended in a bullet steamer. It is
then steamed for permanent color.
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The final step is constructing the garment.
It is shown here with Devore' velvet pants.
(Please see Techniques page for further explanation.)
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