Hello everyone!

I would like to dye my wedding gown and keep using it, rather than let
it hang desolately in a corner. I've asked at my local dry-cleaners'
and they confirmed that it is made of man-made fibres (I knew it
wasn't silk, considering I'd paid a very reasonable price for it). I
would like to know if there is any way I can dye it or have it dyed.
Or are there any ideas how a white gown with sequins in the bodice may
be converted to look not quite so bridal? My limitations are: I can
embroider, but I can't sew (apart from straight lines), and I'm not
sure I want to spend a bomb on an originally inexpensive gown. I would
greatly appreciate any pointers.

With regards,
Shanti.

On 7/7/08 11:14 AM, in article
1fcdddd9-44e1-4e1d-872d-399280c0225d@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com,
"shantimb@gmail.com"  wrote:

> Hello everyone!
> 
> I would like to dye my wedding gown and keep using it, rather than let
> it hang desolately in a corner. I've asked at my local dry-cleaners'
> and they confirmed that it is made of man-made fibres (I knew it
> wasn't silk, considering I'd paid a very reasonable price for it). I
> would like to know if there is any way I can dye it or have it dyed.
> Or are there any ideas how a white gown with sequins in the bodice may
> be converted to look not quite so bridal? My limitations are: I can
> embroider, but I can't sew (apart from straight lines), and I'm not
> sure I want to spend a bomb on an originally inexpensive gown. I would
> greatly appreciate any pointers.
> 
> With regards,
> Shanti.
There is an excellent company online, I think its' called Dharma Trade Co.
that sells dyes for all kinds of fabric and will give you advice about
dyeing.  Someone on alt.sewing will know their correct name and how to
contact them.  I was sure I'd saved the info, but have lost it apparently.
Emily

On Jul 18, 3:39 am, Emily Bengston  wrote:
> On 7/7/08 11:14 AM, in article
> 1fcdddd9-44e1-4e1d-872d-399280c02...@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com,
>
>
>
> "shant...@gmail.com"  wrote:
> > Hello everyone!
>
> > I would like to dye my wedding gown and keep using it, rather than let
> > it hang desolately in a corner. I've asked at my local dry-cleaners'
> > and they confirmed that it is made of man-made fibres (I knew it
> > wasn't silk, considering I'd paid a very reasonable price for it). I
> > would like to know if there is any way I can dye it or have it dyed.
> > Or are there any ideas how a white gown with sequins in the bodice may
> > be converted to look not quite so bridal? My limitations are: I can
> > embroider, but I can't sew (apart from straight lines), and I'm not
> > sure I want to spend a bomb on an originally inexpensive gown. I would
> > greatly appreciate any pointers.
>
> > With regards,
> > Shanti.
>
> There is an excellent company online, I think its' called Dharma Trade Co> that sells dyes for all kinds of fabric and will give you advice about
> dyeing.  Someone on alt.sewing will know their correct name and how to
> contact them.  I was sure I'd saved the info, but have lost it apparently.
> Emily

Thank you very much. It turns out to be Dharma Trading Company and
their website is:
http://www.dharmatrading.com/
I hope I shall be able to find something to suit me.

Shanti