Dee's Saturday Sampler - Dyeing Fabric with Sharpies®

Join Dee Christopher to discover the art of creating unique fabric designs using a tool you likely already have-Sharpies! This fun and captivating technique will have you hooked from the start, unleashing endless creative possibilities.
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[@tmcaleer50]

The poppies that I think you thought were not your ideal, I think they are beautiful! Impressionist feel to me! I think a few red and pink French knots in that sample would take it over the top! I love the purple flower in the lower left of your video with the radial lines is amazing! You have discovered something amazing!! Love it❤

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

The french knots are a great idea. Thank you.

[@patriciaallen3138]

Your hair really looks good, love the hair cut.

[@gerb3664]

I have done this often. I have redyed and redyed. For fun, take some thrift store crochet doilies and watch the colors run along the strings. I have then cut the doilies and used on a wall hanging, adding buttons, beads etc.

[@scottydog6539]

Wow, so beautiful. Thank you

[@scottydog6539]

Good for kids to Make

[@lisastroble4743]

What a fun technique!

[@JSerra-zv8un]

I made a t shirt using this method. Over time with normal machine washing the black outline I made for my design (i do not remember but it was probably the fine line) remained but the colors washed out. Not sure why the black stayed So I basically had a coloring book looking shirt without color. I used a pie tin for a larger area.

[@susanadair3360]

You should try vinegar, I’d imagine it will spread the color but it might set the color as well.

[@Bioluvskatz]

Cool idea

[@susanadair3360]

My first thought was “that is perfect for hiding un-removable stains”!

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

Love that idea.

[@terryblair966]

Hi it's been a while. From Terry in Ohio

[@susanadair3360]

You could use your beautiful pointing stick after applying alcohol to add design detail I bet the color would follow any impression you make, you think?

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

I'm going to try it.

[@janetwelcome7403]

Just found you channel very unique, can't wait to try it.

[@LakesideQuiltmakingArts]

Did you also try using a heat source to control the drying process to control the spread and saturation of the ink?

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

I did and it did stop it to some extent.

[@LakesideQuiltmakingArts]

When exactly will the kit be available please?

[@janetwelcome7403]

Where to get retain?

[@beatricenowell8207]

Maybe it's my understanding, but the questions concerning heat setting never seemed to be fully answered. I would appreciate heat setting directions and/or information. I found "Jacquard Permanent Dyeset Concentrate" while looking for Retayne. I suppose they do the same task. Synthrapol detergent was advertised as a support product as well. but did not provide heat setting instructions. Thank you in advance.

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

Heat setting is simply ironing it with your iron on cotton setting. Id put a piece of parchment paper between the cloth and iron.

[@beatricenowell8207]

@@deechristopherquilting6672 thank you very much🙂🤔 I think you mentioned heat setting a few times but I didn't make the connection. I've watched more of your videos now so hopefully I can keep up in the future. You work is wonderful.👍❤❤❤

[@mgailqster]

Are u still using tshirt fabric or something else? Thanks

[@McSnicker55]

how do you set this and what % washes out?

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

Set it with your iron or white vinegar. Over time it does fade more than other dyeing. That is why I use the Retayne or white vinegar because it helps it last longer.

[@lindawhitver4740]

Are you using regular rubbing alcohol?

[@lindawhitver4740]

I watched till the end and now I know. I really enjoyed this thank you

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

Yes