Actually, I find that nylon dyes easier than cotton. The fabric absorbs the color faster and deeper with a bit less excess dye washing out. There's a lot of inexpensive nylon blend tights, grab some and give it a go.
I think you'll have fun with it.
xo
edie

Simply brilliant design, Cat! Love it.

Oh, that bowler was on sale at Urban Outfitter's last winter for about $10-. Big Score!! It's totally cute, kinda a 20's flapper girl vibe. Unfortunately, don't have a lead on getting another for you.

Thanks for the shout for my little woolie flower. It was super fun to make and totally addictive. I've got ton more now from any wool scrap I can find.

xo
edie

Hi CraftingFairy,

Those plain straw fedoras are a dime a dozen here in NY. They sell them on the street for $10. I have seen them in regular stores like Target and Marshall's too. They all have some lame hat band which can be pulled off but just look for a good shape to the hat.

Good luck and let me know if you make one. Want see how it comes out.

My extra 2¢: Make sure to rinse it out REAL well. I had to do it twice to make sure and not dye my head.

xo
edie

Thanks for the ♡, friends! It was super fun to make. I was bored one day and fell into a zen moment mindlessly making this giant long crochet chain. Then this idea for a necklace came to me.
Just a happy art accident!

Hey Ursula,
Thanks for the ♡ and, yeah, this should work fine for your cotton blend jeans. I would probably leave it in the dye a little longer than the nylon blend. Also, in my experience, cotton dries a little lighter as well so I'd go for a bit darker shade than the nylon to get to the right shade. Otherwise, the process would be the same.

Have fun with it if you make 'em. Would love to see pics!
xo

edie!

Gosh, I totally forgot about this project. It's been so long. I really should try it again to perfect it cause it was a very cool effect.

Yeah, I used Rit Black dye on both pieces. The triangle fold example was immersed in a mixture of Rit Petal Pink and Tangerine after I removed a few washers to get a two color detail but the center was so blown out from being clamped too tight that it really didn't show up much. I think I could figure it out with a bit more experimenting.

Thanks for the love!

Yeah, it is really easy to do. I've got in the habit of making accent beads for a ton of projects.
If you're gonna try it, my best 2¢ is make sure the water's really hot.

Have fun with it!

Yeah, it is really easy to do. I've got in the habit of making accent beads for a ton of projects.
If you're gonna try it, my best 2¢ is make sure the water's really hot.

Have fun with it!

So insanely clever! Love it.

Thanks for the love, friends. Colorful tights are a real addiction of mine and they're kinda easy to make.

Hey Kai, Those are a regular nylon blend tights. Rit dye works really well them and you'll get nice vibrant colors. It'll work with cotton blend tights too but I would probably leave them in the dye bath a little longer.
Oh, and I love to do graphics and I use Photoshop/Illustrator. That way I don't need to clean my room when I photograph my stuff.

Thanks for the ♥! Kanzashi are just so much fun to make.

Oh, so clever and chic! Love the design.

Oh, I love, love, love this tutorial and the jacket that you made in the Current TV video. Big thumbs up!

Yeah, it's all a work in progress, isn't it. After sandpaperin' them, I might just add some studs too.
Thanks for the shout out!

Super cute idea and love how easy it is to make. Kudos!!

Hey thanks for trying out my little tutorial. Hope it was fun to make!
xo,
Edie

Oh, so happy to hear about your cool new jeans. Hey, show us some pics! Would love to see 'em.

I love this project! What a retro-chic idea. Thanks!

I love your scarf how-to!! Funny, it's similar to a recon-T necklace I made but I think I like yours better as a big fluffy scarf. I'm gonna try your idea and will post some pics.
Thanks for the inspiration!
xo

Ooooh, your fabrics are just truly lovely. Swooning over those birds!!!

Love it, so strangely stylish!!

Hey girl,

That skirt is crazy cool!! I love the idea of the shirt sleeves becoming the pockets. What the...? Big thumbs up!!
xo,
Edie

Thanks for favin' my denim tights how-to! Glad you like them.
I'm liking that simple but sweet flower headband. Thanks for the idea!
xo,
Edie

Hey, thanks for fav'n my messenger bag and welcome to CO&K!
xo,
Edie

Thanks for favin' my dyed scarf project. Glad you liked it!
xo,
Edie

Wow, I love this design! It's super smart and eco too. Brilliant!
I'm making one as soon as I finish this milk.

Thanks for favin' my braided necklace. So glad you liked it!
xo,
Edie

Thanks for fav'n my Braided Necklace. So glad you liked it!
xo,
Edie

Thanks for fav'n my color splash tights. Glad you liked them!
xo,
Edie

Hey, thanks for favin' my shibori dye scarf. So glad you liked it.
xo,
Edie

Hey, thanks for all the favin' love. That's so sweet of you!! Glad you like them.
xo,
Edie

Hiya, thanks for favin' my shibori dyed scarf. So nice of you!!
xo,
Edie

Hey, thanks for favin' my fringey scarf projects. That's so sweet of you.
xo,
Edie

Thanks for favin' my fringey scarf project! So sweet of you.
xo,
Edie

Thanks for favin' me. So glad you liked my scarf project!
xo
Edie

Thanks for faving my scarf project. Glad you liked it!!
xo
Edie

Thanks for faving me! Glad you like it.
Edie

Thanks for the faving love! Glad you liked it.
Edie

Thanks for the love, friends! You're all so sweet.

Thanks for choosing my fringe scarf. That's some fine company to be in.
I am so making that cool milk carton lantern!

Hey, thanks for fave-ing my YUDU project. If you're screenprinting too, would love to share tips and ideas. So keep in touch!
Edie

Hey, Thanks for fave-ing my shibori samples. Stop by your page and found your lovely knit bangles. Love 'em!

Edie

Hiya,
Thanks for fave-ing my YUDU project. If you have one too, would share some tricks/tips.

Ooooh, lovely fabric choice! You did a fab job designing that sweetie skirt.

Hey, thanks for fave-ing my kanzashi flowers! You're a sweetheart.
Edie

Just a shout-out for these cool stencils! Love how they interact with the patterns underneath them. I just got a YUDU and excited to play with all the printable possibilities. Thanks for the inspiration and for faving my ombre tutorial.

Hey! So glad you tried it! Your tank color came out so sweet. This is fun; we can start a new ombre' gang, huh?
Working on a couple more tutorials so check them out too. Let's keep in touch.
Edie

Wow! Thanks for including me in a great collections of how-to's.

Wow, just lovely and totally into the simplicity of the design! Gonna try it out with an ombre, dip-dye technique. Thanks!!

Oh, the doilies are such a cool idea with bleach-dyeing. Thanks for the tip!!

That is just flat-out adorable! What a simple, yet super chic idea. Thanks!

Super cute ! Love that fabric too.

Great tutorial, gonna give it a go! Love being eco and still looking so chic. Thanks!

Thanks for the love, EVEnl. I'm working to add more features to the site so check back again sometime. Think I'm gonna go one on color-mixing next. wOOt!!
BTW, saw your fun "green" flip flop, all I can say is... love, love, love!

Thanks, so glad you liked it! There's just so much ombre' dip-dye fun this season. I just had to get in on the fun.