Hmmmm.

[gurdymonkey]

Remember when I said "Randomness is good?" 

Well, it's random, all right. Despite my best efforts, I had some trouble getting enough tension on the threads in some spots. And that much fabric under that much tension in that many places meant that no matter how much stirring I did, some of the places that were meant to dye evenly didn't.
   
At least the color is evocative of red plum blossoms. Too bad I don't have any thread in the house that's close to it. Hems and edges will have to wait, so I'm finishing seams and so forth this evening.

It's not a failure, exactly, but - oh, hell, I don't know. Maybe when all the pieces are put together....

Going back downstairs to continue the slog and enjoy the Chinese New Year Parade broadcast. Who doesn't love shitloads of firecrackers and cute little kids dressed as oxen?

EDIT: Ran downstairs and double checked - those "blotches" at the bottom of the first photo appear to be artefacts from the flash and the dye there is fine. However the pale vertical bands above the top stripe are spots where the gathering prevented the dye from saturating as well as it could've. Hopefully it won't be too noticeable when worn.

Comments

[dustinmartinez.livejournal.com]

still looks the bomb-a-roni!

[takadai-no-tora.livejournal.com]

I think the pattern looks spiffy. Where will it fall on the finished garment?

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

There's a set of three stripes at chest level and another three at about knee level.

[duchessletitia.livejournal.com]

I am looking forward to seeing it when it is done.

[reynardine.livejournal.com]

Looks interesting. I'd like to see it when you finish the garment to see how it falls in place.

[danabren.livejournal.com]

I think it's fabu.

[moonflake1978.livejournal.com]

I think for a first attempt at tie dying it came out pretty good. I love that color!

I've done alot of tie dying but not in period style. We used rubber bands and such. I can't wait to see it done too!