How To Upcycle Bloomers and Use Dye For Synthetic Fabrics

Two parts to this tutorial video! First we take an ordinary pair of thrifted elastic waist pants and embellish them with lace to create a pair of loungewear bloomers. Then we dye them aqua with a coordinating top. The items have some synthetic materials, so we will be using RIT Dyemore. I will walk you step by step on how to dye these items on the stove top. Lots of fun sewing tips and tricks that can be implemented in your other projects. Enjoy!
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[@victoriam9337]

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[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@tmo.48]

Happiest taste♡♡♡ I like that!

[@arwenmoon9815]

Thank you for being so open about the ins and outs of making things and how it’s not always quick and easy to make. It really is worth spending time on something that you imagine and bringing it to life. I love a challenge and I like to keep going and push through to make something great. You always inspire me to keep going as well, so thank you so much 💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@tm13tube]

I like how the instructions provide a little picky sewing but presenting it without stress of perfection.

[@Bostoncrocus]

Thanku for yet another doily repurpose video. I wore a jean jacket to church with doilies on it and was asked by a lady to make her one. It made her so happy! Thanks for all you do to encourage us to sew using vintage lacey things. Greetings from Robin in NC.

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@juliabrooks180]

I don’t even know how i happened upon your videos but i am so glad i did. I love watching your videos, you have a great voice to listen to and you are so good at explaining what you are doing. I have always liked clothes like you make, but had no idea where to start. I have been watching your videos for 2 days now and am still watching. I have all kinds of fabric and embelishments and now i want to get them out and start making making a bag. Thank you for showing up in my videos! 😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so so much! Have fun, I'd love to hear how it goes!!💗💗💗💗💗

[@veronicastackhouse9105]

Tracy I truly enjoyed this tutorial. This is so adorable…it has precious written all over it. it’s simple and easy and also it’s easily tailored to the crafter. You are so patient…giving Step by step instructions …walking us through each stage of this up cycle with your mild and joyful personality. Again I truly enjoyed this tutorial. And you always look amazing. I am never disappointed my friend 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@tajkhan8613]

Allah bless you 🥰

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@petalsjones]

I loveee this outfit!! Thank you for walking us through the dying process. You're the best❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww my pleasure, thank YOU so much!🤗😘💞🤗😘💞

[@michaelsnider2484]

Our Dear Ms. Myers: Love love love your channel! Thanks for all you do!

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@anewcreation8458]

Traci, I just love your videos. You present instructions so clearly that it is totally a joy to watch and learn from you. Please keep them coming. I've made your purses and bleached out flannel shirts for my daughter-in-law and grandgirls....they think I rock! Thank you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@sehdjwsjwjdjw2545]

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[@danamatsukawa4762]

Amazing that you do your dyeing in regular clothing! I have an old t-shirt and shorts that I use for my "projects" I was going to dye something that exact same color. It was an old white shirt that was probably 20 years old. I thought it was beyond hopeless that I would ever get the grey out and make it white again. I used the rit color remover and it worked so well I decided I didn't need to dye it!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Great tip!💞💞💞

[@phylliswilliams113]

I enjoy you and your channel. I want to wear all the ruffly lacey stuff!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!❤❤❤❤

[@nicolefarry560]

Thanks for the pep talk at the end. I’m trying to pluck up the courage to make my first bag. I am so inspired by how wild and free you are. Thanks for your content. N

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so so much 🤗😘💞💞💞

[@czariva8094]

Fabulous tutorial again. All yours videos inspiron me, thanks!!💝🙏💐

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 💞💞💞💞

[@ebr46]

Love this outfit!❤ I wish you would tell all your fans new and old how you got started how long you have been creating works of art. Maybe something about life experiences that made you so fearless and living on the edge of creating such beautiful clothing!❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Great idea for a video💞💞💞

[@tmo.48]

Yes!!! A Q&A also. She seems so perfect with a perfect life--all said with love--that alot of questions pop up. Like does she have children, besides the furry ones. Etc

[@AmonarayIsalay]

Looks like it’s so cozy and cute is the bonus!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@elizabethschultz3260]

Girl, you just keep bringing me THE COOLEST ideas for my girls! I’ve been watching your older videos while I’m finishing up a few projects for my craft show this weekend! ABSOLUTELY love your style and how clear, informative and REALLY HELPFUL your videos are! Keep ‘em coming! You’re a great inspiration to me!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much! Good luck and have fun at your craft show!!!!💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@lidabard2121]

Thank you! Great fun. I hope to try your methods soon.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!!💞💞💞

[@kellypickens230]

I’m excited to see your finished product!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!💞💞💞💞

[@brendaseverns9704]

BLOOMERS TUTORIAL!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you Traci! (I'm collecting Rit Dye Colors now, too!!!) Brenda 🎉

[@senyagwynn8121]

I am in love with this color and this outfit!! I can't wait to watch the top tutorial!! Tfs💙💙💙

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@Esthers_Hippie_Shop]

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[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 💞💞💞💞

[@dianneeverett1633]

Fabulous. It was quite interesting and fun to watch you create this one of a kind outfit. Thank you.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@juditholvera8812]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing. Blessings ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 💞💞💞💞💞

[@CobaltBlue835]

adorable..........you got me addicted to your channel now.....LOVE it all

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@d3bbi3W]

FaBuLoUs tutorial....super cute outfit. Love how your channel is growing💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much!!💞💞💞💞

[@michelenemechek7942]

I’d luv to see you make a wedding dress with your neat ideas !!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

I love that idea🤗🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@pamconsidine9606]

Thank you!! This is really cute!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗😘💞

[@dorisamstutz5888]

I personally love the color these turned out. I want to try dye but need to figure out how to do it in a plastic bucket outside because I for sure would ruin my kitchen with the mess. You were braver than I am.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much, I worried about ruining stuff, too lol!💞💞💞💞

[@kathysart3]

I really like the way this turned out, good job Tracy

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@user-my8nm3dk5g]

Great project! I have learned so much from you Tracey. Thank you!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure!🤗💕💕💕

[@janice1131]

Tie-dye !! Grab something white and and a bunch of rubber bands or string and make something else while you have the pan of dye. Love your videoꨄ

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@AzureSkii.Kismet]

Ooooh turned out really beautiful I never thought of using dye when upcycling!!! Duh.....😂

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!!💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@lindadean6909]

I was hoping I would see it on you absolutely made for you. Beautiful!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@saralevi]

Absolutely perfect!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@victoriamcintosh5122]

Thank you so much for sharing; I love watching your videos. I have so many doilies, bedsheets etc., and now I have a few ideas!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww yayyy!!!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

I love this bloomer and top! I want to make this. Even though the color is darker than you wanted, it's still really pretty! 🧡

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@rosaelinav8036]

Amazing it’s looks gorgeous and comfortable too. I love it’s💕💕💕💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@oskarmolly]

This is just adorable! I really love it.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💛💛💛

[@piratessalyx7871]

How FUN!!!!!!!!

[@loray2k]

That turned out so cute. Love the color!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!🤗😘💞💞🥰

[@wandafoggitt5309]

Love love love it Tracy 😀 🎉

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@dawnecamacho2601]

You are so good with what you do.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lisagattis163]

I think this outfit is so cute!❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗🤗😘😘💕💕💕

[@ARZU10837]

You are so cute. Love your flowing free spirit. It's contagious. Love the color and so comfortable and girly pretty.❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!🤗💕💞💓💗💖

[@sherryortizchavez9893]

I love it. I’d buy it four sure

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗😘💞

[@sherryortiz4783]

Love this❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@charsasso521]

Traci, I have a bunch of black velvet tops, and I would like them to be upcycled into the boho look. Any ideas would be helpful. I am not artistic in anyway, but I learn so much from you and boy am I grateful for your videos. You really are a joy to watch and learn from. I just need so extra help. Thanks.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much! If I come up w an idea I will let you know🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@elizabethschultz3260]

Maybe just use one of the tops for “patches” or appliqués on a pair of jeans, a skirt,denim jacket, etc? You could add some faux pearls that are flat on the back with fabric glue and a few shabby chic lace/fabric flowers ??? Velvet is one of MY FAVORITE materials, I absolutely LOVE how adding just a little velvet piece to an outfit really elevates the entire look, you could also maybe make a scarf with one of the tops? I know Tracy is going to come up with something fantastic for you! I just seriously LOVE velvet so thought I’d just say hi and HAVE FUN!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Fun ideas, I love velvet, too!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@angelafeather1301]

Love it !!!! You are so talented, I wish I had your vision 🤔🤔

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💕💛💕

[@dixiehurley3599]

I am a big woman sadly overweight and diabetic not easy but still I love girly beautiful clothes like you make and so I like to make a lot of my own things . I make clothes , I make my own soaps sometimes my own jewelry , my own candles, and lots of my own home decor etc . An even though I’m big I stay clean every day , I try to have a cute hairdo that’s easy to care for 😂

[@tmyershandmade978]

You sound precious! I love that you customize and create so much beauty. I've I always wanted to learn how to make soap!!!🤗💕💕💕💕

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Me encanta !!!!!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

This made a cute pair of lounge pajamas. They look beautiful on you. We used to paint our shoes (with shoe paint that was sold at shoe stores) to match a new dress. That looks like a big bruise on your right wrist. I'm not on any medication; but, I still bruise easily. I find bruises on myself (when I get in the shower) that I have no idea how I got. Mowing grass puts a lot of bruises on my legs and arms.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰It's actually a dark mark from cortizone shots. I have tendonitis in my cutting arm.😊

[@iamtheglass3744]

GorgAThon ! Hey Tracy, I’m Shannan. Your designs are just so joyous! I love your work. Also, the sweet Poet’s blouse you’re wearing in this tutorial looks so pretty and feminine! Is this Poet’s blouse something we might learn to stitch?? I’ve a plum silk from the 80’s I wore to work back in the day. But your white Swiss dot-esque fabric is just super chic & timeless! LoveLOVELove ☕️🫖

[@tmyershandmade978]

It's a thrift find💞💞💞

[@TaniaWelch]

I think you should have done the shoes last just incase they fell to bits and ruined your compleate putfit!! Absolutely exquisite 🧚‍♀️ 💕 I think you actually make it look like a breeze amazing 😘

[@tmyershandmade978]

I agree, thank you 🤗💖💖💖💖

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ TFS

[@littlebitnew]

You are really cute and creative!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so much 🤗💖💖💖

[@michaelsnider2484]

Our Dear Ms. Myers: further thoughts: 1. When you pulled those slippers out to dye them I just started laughing my guts out!😂🤣😅 2. When you are pinning something to a pant leg, put a small cutting board up the leg first. It keeps your fabrics flat for more accuracy while pinning, and you do not have to worry about your pins catching the back layer. 3. Being creative IS its own form of work. When you create something, you are pulling something into existence that is new. Not only is there effort in figuring it out in the first place, but (gettin' deep here!) you are straining against the natural entropy of existence to birth something new. Birthing anything always involves labor. 4. Do you have a PO box? 5. How are the paper decoupage shoes from an earlier video holding up? I am interested to see if the decoupage lasts at all.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so much 🥰no, I don't have a p.o. box. I haven't really gotten a chance to wear the shoes out and about yet💞💞💞💞

[@ClaudiaGarcia-pd8sf]

Thanks so much Tracy! It turned out amazing!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Could you please explain who to achieve the ombre dyeing technique if you already know it? Thanks!!!😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

I haven't done that yet😊

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[@dixiehurley3599]

Sorry didn’t mean to do that , but I try to do what I can that is positive . And I love to create . I am so blessed to find and watch you and what you do , I’m really enjoying it . God richly bless you! Also I just want to ask you what you made your beautiful curtains out of in the room where you film ? An finally one more thing you could maybe find interesting , I looked a long time for an old quilt to buy without any success . So I bought a new one , it was a beautiful big floral number . So I over dyed it again on top of its original colors in a combination of red dye and coffee and tea . It turned out just beautiful and looks very much like an antique . It was great fun to do .

[@tmyershandmade978]

Such a creative and fun technique for the quilt! Love that you experimented and it came out beautiful!!! The curtains are made from plain Walmart panels and lace. I have a video on them 🤗💕💕💕

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Thank you so much!!!💞💞💞💞💞

[@Lynniescorner]

I absolutely love your creations! I'm searching for items to make my own. Now for my strange question. Lol. I absolutely love your curtain behind you. The one that has the fabric flowers on it. Did you make it? If so, could you point me in the direction of... How. I'm currently making curtains for my living room, and I think these would be perfect. However, I can't get a good enough and long enough view of them. Happy Mothers day!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Hi there! If you are not in a hurry, I will do a video on the curtains next week. Maybe a miniature version of how I created them and a good still picture for you?💞💞💞💞

[@sandrarovira3034]

Yes that’s me I paralysed myself. Scared what if!!????? I will Risk it like you said

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww that is very common. If you are scared of the "what if" answer the that question and the what if isn't that scary. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Cynthia2v]

So sweet and feminine.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@65silvanina]

Loooove this 😍 I must ask, simmering temperature is nearly boiling, was there any noticeable shrinking of the blouse and/or the bloomers? Thank you so much for all you teach and always answering questions ❤️🤗😘

[@tmyershandmade978]

No, there wasn't any noticeable shrinkage 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@65silvanina]

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[@lynnwaide]

I have a question if you please. If you are going to dye something that is cotton AND polyester would you use both natural and synthetic dye at the same time, in the same dye bath? Or only synthetic? or two separate applications? I have an overalls project and they are a cotton poly blend and some of my embellishments are poly. I'm scared that only a portion will dye and the whole thing will be ruined. And I love them. And its been a lot of work. And, and.... 😮 Thank you kindly!

[@tmyershandmade978]

I would definitely use synthetic dye on the entire project.💞💞💞

[@dorisamstutz5888]

How do these wash? Do your shoes not rub color off on your feet when you wear them? I would love to try the dye but am concerned about washing

[@tmyershandmade978]

Sometimes they bleed, but for the most part they are fine. Wash in handwash cycle, cold water and by themselves. I haven't worn my shoes long enough to know if the color rubs off.💞💞💞💞💞

[@nellyvazquez7774]

But can you go out that to any wear?

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yes

[@tm13tube]

Which fabric does she suggest?

[@tmyershandmade978]

Dyemore is for all fabrics, so you are not limited.🤗💕💕💕💕

[@itsme4693]

I would do the shoes the last, because I would be afraid, the glue make stains in the clothes.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Good point!🤗💞💞💞

[@BrightLana]

You are magnificent!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@user-Jjjjjjjwwwxxxx]

So strange made shoes like this 😮

[@mummamea19]

You would only need to do one mark at the 7 inch point and then just follow along the pattern of the table runner instead of chalking it to the end …… or is that just for nonexperience sewers

[@belindaloux8354]

I really don't mean to be rude, but can I ask, your height and size? I'm trying to recreate these and want to see, are you 5'7 100lbs. Cuz I am not!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Lol not rude at all, I am 5'4" 130 lbs💞💞💞💞💞

[@belindaloux8354]

@@tmyershandmade978 That helps a lot! Thank you.

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure💞💞💞

[@iamtheglass3744]

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[@tracyhilt3442]

Next time paint the shoes with angleus leather paint many colors

[@tmyershandmade978]

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[@carmenranieli8010]

Peccato non ci sia una traduzione. Non capisco cosa spiega

[@janeevans4758]

You continually repeat yourself! Iv only just logged in to your channel and you've repeated 5 times " im just going to my machine and zig zag this lace over the top of the lace blar blar.... What a terrible "advert for making items...hacking away several times at a bit of Doyley that you've also said 6 times! Im out....