I Dyed Fabric for Cinderella's Dress - How to Dye Silk Crepeline the PERFECT Cornflower Blue

[@foamandfog3112]

The color of the fabric in the thumbnail is so dreamy oh my gosh

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

It really is so good! ❤️

[@mattlibra3139]

This dress literally looks like what dreams are made of, soft and blue and cloud like and like you’re wrapped in gossamer dreams I love it so much😭

[@parkerpeachy7770]

I just realized how emotionally invested I am in this series and I don’t know how I’m gonna feel once it’s over.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I have this notion in my head that silk is incredibly hard to care for and it is ruined if you so much as look at it funny. Watching you wash, scrunch up, boil, and iron such delicate looking fabric made me genuinely nervous. Also, I am now 80% certain that you have magic powers. Witchcraft is the only logical explanation for how that fabric turned out looking so good.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Haha! I am no longer afraid of silk! Though I can say, I'd never try doing this to a taffeta....for some reason, the more transparent silks I'm not too afraid of putting to the test!

[@erinhowett3630]

I have a silk scarf that I needed advice on cleaning, so I called my stepmother. My father happened to be in the room and when I mentioned how nervous I was to treat it too harshly, he reminded me that silk is the fabric of choice for parachutes because it's really, really strong.

[@2020Dumpsterfire]

Some silks have specific sizing added that makes it unwashable because washing it would remove the sizing which might make it loose shine or affect the drape and texture of the fabric. Sizing can tend to make fabric stiffer so I think really transparent and flowy silks are less likely to have a size on them.

[@kikacabrera5688]

@@BellaMaesDesigns como soy española, mejor escribo en mi idioma, dejo el inglés para KZbin.,hace veintidós años fui a la celebración del matrimonio de una de mis hijas con ese color tan bonito qué es el de las hortensias azules...siempre me gustó mucho, porque en Galicia se dan muy bien las hortensias, y las de color azul son maravillosas. No me entretuve tanto en conseguir el tono: Encontré una gasa natural en degradado, y le pedí a mi diseñador que encontrase otra gasa en un tono verde bastante desvaído, en este caso no buscamos una seda natural, porque solo iría como fondo y en una sola capa. Me quedé encantada y también recuerdo que se cortó al bies, de modo que se amoldaba perfectamente. El tono iba desde un color bastante claro a uno prácticamente añil. Fue un éxito. Enhorabuena por usar tan magistralmente la química, éso sí que es diseñar algo desde el principio. Y mil felicitaciones por ser tan buena planchando, quizá tú, ó alguna otra mano experta. Espero que el director, te haya considerado y felicitado cómo mereces. La película sigue siendo un verdadero placer verla, y haberte encontrado en KZbin, un halllazgo para mí.

[@greata80]

Silk Crepeline: A pretty fabric with a pretty name!

[@cecedubois5147]

Bella, it goes without saying that your creations are spectaular. But equally impressive is the incredible amount of work and dedication that you put into your projects. You and your beautiful work ... sheer inspiration!! ❤🌸🥂

[@loraavlis5344]

Just the cloths hanging after dying already felt so magical, and with the crystals!! I'm so happy you're able to do it.

[@_xxsimoxz_7310]

8:41 And that’s cooking fabric with Bella!! 😂😂😂

[@yoyotraveller1374]

Kudos for achieving such a nice, even color! As a former film costumer, my colleagues who work in dying and breakdown would be aghast at the idea of using the same pots, bowls, and implements for cooking. Please do get a dedicated set of dye equipment!

[@quisnessness]

I'm just so amazed at how much work you put into this dress! I read that it took 18 tailors 500 hours to make the dress in the movie, it's overwhelming just thinking about one person doing it, and without the money and resources of a blockbuster movie. It's coming along so well, keep up the good work!!

[@ultimatekatsu]

I'm so happy she makes those step by step progress videos. It's so delightful to watch.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Me too. And so informative!

[@renoirrr]

this is literally so gorgeous to just look at. literally ethereal even though its on camera 👁👄👁

[@kaciemccarthy5160]

Just the cloths hanging after dying already felt so magical, and with the crystals!! I,m so happy you,re able to do it.

[@aaronjohnson3726]

I can't wait to see the finished gown!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could make something like this but then I think of assembling the crinoline...

[@lafeil]

Same here

[@seanaghpalmtree]

Let me tell you I GASPED when the crystaled fabric appeared 😍😍😍 The final colour really is beyond stunning, and thanks for including all the maths and sciencey stuff as well!

[@bozovirag97]

I'm always sooo excited about this series girl, just makes me happy that I can watch this progress. Truly amazing and magical 🥰

[@verydollthings]

"That's a lovely shade of blue" 💙

[@eplma.p.4702]

Imagine being that beautiful and that smart and that talented!

[@EEsmalls]

I literally cannot imagine being as great as Bella! Lol 💙

[@solalunehealingarts]

I hope you get called for costume making for some extremely extravagant movie. Your dedication and talent is unreal.

[@thevoid6596]

Her: *gives very detailed and accurate explanation of what silk crepline is * Me: Fairy fabric, got it

[@sognatricedellefavole1202]

Your videos about Cinderella' s ballgown are simply enchanting. My dream.

[@thesuspiciousanchovy]

that is the most beautiful colour ever ever ever, and on that gorgeous silk - I actually feel emotional.

[@crazycraftyjo]

whenever I watch your cinderella videos I just wanna turn the movie on! Its one of my all time fave disney movies and for sure my fave live action. I can't wait to see the finish masterpiece! You are crazy talented and are truly magical!

[@idontcare32pre]

I can’t tell you how much joy these videos bring me every time you post them. This series is litterally filling my heart so much I love watching you work. Thank you for this ♥️

[@jules2291]

It's beautiful . Coming along perfectly ! The dying process was surprisingly interesting .

[@EnUsUserScreenname]

3/10 gram is the most american thing I've ever heard. I like it.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Haha, I know, right?! 😂. In seriousness, I worked with it that way because of my scale! :)

[@jasminevialette4883]

Lol typically you’d just say “point three grams” or “one point four grams”. It’s an american thing to say “tenths”

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

@@jasminevialette4883 Haha! That's actually how I usually say it (the "point something"), but I really wanted to get the point across that it's -a TENTH - of a gram! Like that's a tiny amount! I felt like the point something didn't sound right in the case. 🙃

[@anastasiamaliuha5481]

Funny, we say it like that in both Ukrainian and Russian. I was surprised that English speakers do it as well.

[@firstnamelastname6016]

Generally, US measurements is just a hodge-podge of whatever people think of 🤣 See: Micarah Tewers

[@bia-z5y]

Your videos Bella are soooo perfect, from start to finish. I don’t know how much time you take picking the music but man, that so calming and inspiring. It goes perfectly with the theme of this video series. It’s very Cinderella. I just can’t get enough.

[@sarahbrooklynstudios7187]

Looks so dreamy with the crystals! Glad you got my Cinderella work dress pictures 😉

[@lesleyharris525]

Wow that's such a beautiful colour, and with the sparkles, chef kiss.💖

[@amys9881]

😍😍😍 Every time a new video in this series comes out, I get more and more excited to start my own Cinderella gown! You're so inspiring Bella! 💙

[@LadyB_20]

Professor Bella Mae was sooo adorable. I would love for Sandy Powell to congratulate you personally for making this magnificent dress on your own.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Awww....that would be something else!

[@ifyousearchamy]

I'm obsessed with how this dress is coming along 😍

[@hazeluzzell]

I’m a plant dyer, but have used acid dyes etc.Congratulations on doing a great job!

[@OurLadyOfShowers]

When I say I am BINGING your channel- you do some really beautiful stuff, excited to see what’s next!

[@indigoing]

I just finished doing my school project then I saw this immediately

[@clarahki]

I don’t know anything bout arts clothing and I’d never do this but watching you I’ve learned so much and found new respect to anyone making clothing like y’all are modern fairy godmothers ✨✨✨🙆‍♀️

[@mellie4174]

Wow! That is a gorgeous color! I luv it! And can't wait to see how you did the crystals!!

[@Dracomii]

Bella i love sooo much your videos, i could see you working all day with a smile on my face. Blesses

[@raeward8092]

I needed this video today, I’m trying to survive a particularly cringey Zoom meeting. Thanks for helping me cope

[@logandodson1484]

That is a gorgeous blue!

[@avery6512]

So gorgeous! I clicked on this video so fast. You capture the magic and elegance of the Cinderella dress in your videos! You have inspired me to get into sewing. Thank you so much for your beautiful content! I can't wait to see the final dress!

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, thanks! ❤️

[@Mums_a_knitter]

That is so beautiful! I can't wait to see how it looks with all those petticoats 🥰

[@Just.Celeste]

I love this series so much. So serene, I always learn a bunch of things, and you're so thorough in explaining the process and staying as true as possible to the original designe. Can't wait to see it come together!

[@MayLina]

I think I have a new favorite shade of blue

[@amna6256]

I follow him from Iraq I am an Arab love Cinderella

[@victoriapreston5419]

You're so cute! Love your humor! I just came across you today. I'm glad I can't sleep and come across unique channels like yours! Ty! 💋💋💞

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, thanks! And WELCOME! ❤️

[@oneofmuchbeanjuice4162]

The final result looks so good! especially with the glittery crystals

[@darklymoonlit]

It's so beautiful! (The color and all those rhinestones. Wow.) I can't wait to see more!

[@Carosaurio]

You're the sweetest and most talented KZbinr I know! Love watching how everything is coming together. Her dress is so iconic 🤩

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Awww! ❤️

[@oreo995]

I am living for this dress. I cannot wait to see the final project!

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

that's a beautiful colour you achieved !!!

[@mael2039]

I don't sew or anything like that, I don't even like historical clothes or costumes, but I'm obsessed with your channel after seeing it reccommended. That colour that you ended up with is the prettiest blue ever. Also tiny small scale immediately made me think of more sketchy activities haha

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

😂

[@jenbragg1031]

Please always wear a particulate mask when using dye powder, you don’t want that getting into your lungs, especially as many blue dyes contain heavy metals. That’s also why you should never use cooking pots for dying.

[@liv97497]

This turned out so beautiful! I can't wait for the video with the crystals - they look magical!

[@suiyinwang5622]

It's such a beautiful colour:)

[@teej8164]

I am so impressed by your skills! Thanks for a very enjoyable video. I really like this project 😊

[@firestorm1088]

This seems like it would be a good time to throw in the "it's all coming together" meme.

[@sarah-phillips]

This blue is SO dreamy.

[@ithulah]

What a beautiful colour.

[@isemustaphe]

Love your video content. Been waiting for every update on this Cinderella dress making video. Can't wait for the next video! Greeting from your subscriber from Malaysia!

[@ellaknickrehm8729]

I absolutely love this series! So excited to see the final gown 💗

[@sarahheri7027]

ehehe, i loved your intro! i'm kind of confused, though, because i have it in my head that silk is suuuuper prone to be immediately ruined when it has any sort of contact with fluids?

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Short answer: yes, silk deteriorates faster once it has contact with water (plus, it will leave water stains.) But it doesn't automatically deteriorate, it just won't last as long as silk that hasn't spent time in water. At least, that's my understanding. So 1) yes, it isn't the best. 2) using the right techniques helps, plus there are certain types of silk that I would never dye; such as a duchess satin, or even taffetas. 3) you just gotta be brave!

[@yoyotraveller1374]

Before drycleaning existed people washed silk in water all the time. It needs to be handled a lot more carefully than just tossing it in your washing machine and dryer though, which is why many modern silk garments are marked "dry clean only". In reality, many silk garments are just fine being carefully hand washed in gentle detergent and laid flat to dry. One caveat - lots of commercially dyed silks aren't very color fast and will run when wetted.

[@sudesconcierto2517]

whyyyyy is that fabric so prettyyyyyyyy. the color toooo

[@madisonarthur1676]

Great job! I'm excited to see it all together

[@katarinakrajnovic9345]

the flowers in your hair look so cute! love the video

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

I see you rocking the Disney OG Cinderella hair at the end.

[@ahhh4117]

You look like penelope garcia with the bangs+red glasses+ loose hair look and i am Living for it

[@Kartaljuzin]

New Cinderella dress video! 😃

[@deborahmelo7993]

The color looks sooooo great!

[@icsws55]

I am a future model groom who makes wedding dresses, and I’m in the middle of finishing my first prototype designer wedding dress. I’m also proud of the work you have been doing on your Cinderella ball gown, especially the outer skirt you’re working on right now. One day in my future bridal fashion business, I could make a Cinderella princess ball gown, just like yours.

[@laurenloertscher1319]

This is so satisfying.

[@naomivillachica9503]

WOMAN, DONT PLAY WITH ME. WHEN IS THE NEXT VIDEO DROPPING? I´ve been following you since last year with this journey and i'm quite delighted. Love the way you explain it even if most of us dont know how to use a sewing machine. Hope you stay safe, have fun!

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

2 weeks!

[@kjeracarroll450]

Beautiful color! You are talented when dying!!

[@hectorizquiedoortega1562]

You are such an amazing artist😍😍😍

[@afrozasultana1934]

I was for this for a long. I love your videos😄😊😁

[@azyfloof]

I've been DYEING to see more of this series 😍

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

HAHAHAH! ❤️

[@xbatmangirlx]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@delladearest2511]

If you made large Cinderella dolls with the blue ball gown and her wedding dress, I would buy it❣️🤩🍫🍫🍫

[@davidadams607]

I dream of wearing one of your amazing gowns! - you are so talented!!

[@galli0]

Oh man that looks so lovely to touch ^-^

[@_xxsimoxz_7310]

This will definitely be useful when dyeing fabric! I never attempted to dye fabric, because I am scared to ruin it. But now that I have seen how you do it, I think I’ll give it a try! Did you add any more layers with tulle frills to the petticoat like you said you were gonna do? Have a nice day!!! Also I was wondering, couldn’t you dye also the Yumissima fabric to make it more of that acquaish tilt color?

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Yay! It's a fun thing to do! Not yet, but I plan to (though I won't be adding tulle frills, I'll be using the leftover of my flounces...I decided I don't want any tulle in this petticoat.) And no to dying the yumissima! To scared to do that one!

[@lisacastano1064]

@@BellaMaesDesigns if it's made from nylon acid dye will actually work on it. If it's anything else it's not dyable.

[@lisacastano1064]

Acid dye only works on protein fibers you have to use a different type on cotton or linen.

[@fantasyfiction101]

I don’t even see much I like watching this process. I’d be so nervous dying this and making it perfect.

[@LBrobie]

lol! i love your "very scientific" explanation of the dye color combination. :)

[@janhenry9733]

Yup! That's where I bought mine from in 2016 or so. We dyed ours as the full yardage but I'm excited to see what you do with it! :-)

[@mfuentes4961]

Gosh it looks so pretty!!!!😍😍😍

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

That colour is lovely.

[@jessicaspencer6034]

This is entirely random, but my 6 month old daughter thinks you’re great! She smiles so much when I play your videos! I’m not sure why, she must like your voice lol! Just wanted to share because this exhausted momma appreciates anytime my daughter sits happily for a moment

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, that's so cute! ❤️

[@nandylyross2573]

Que bonito vestido! Saludos desde México 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@OzKitty]

Love your video. What a beautiful job. I love that color.

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

that is some incredibly dreamy colored silk! i'm wondering, though, the edges of your panels kind of look like they took a beating. would it be wise to serge the edges before hand or cut the panels slightly larger than the right size? i know that YOU have this down to an art and know what to do, but you didn't mention anything about the edges. i'm sure we will see more about that during construction. thanks for the post and detailed info about the dye.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Yes, the edges do get a bit rough, so I cut it larger so I can trim them down (also for shrinking reasons.)

[@auroramanca6676]

You deserve so much more subscribe 🥰🥰🥰

[@lynndragon2536]

That’s got some nice flow to the fabric and is much more affordable then the umessima fabric

[@kaciemccarthy5160]

I am your biggest fan of yours

[@StarSeekingGuitar]

I need more of these videos!!!!

[@iangonzalez6350]

I was waiting for another video

[@kaveya6931]

Superb 👏

[@jubileeYAVEL]

this is amasing

[@odddraft]

YAAAAS go science! Gorgeous

[@danaondrackova3431]

what will you do after you create the most perfect and true to original cinderella´s dress? do you want to wear it to a ball when they will be available again?

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

We shall see! And yes, yes to ball if I can find one to go to!

[@missimperfectlyfine7]

this is sooo cool!

[@cookiemocher388]

Watching these videos not knowing what she's talking make me feel like that baby Yoda meme "yes, put the fabric in, yes"