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From Coverlet to Esther--RECYCLED
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I had an old coverlet that still had a beautiful texture, but suffered from a huge hole in the center, and some discoloration. It was a great inspiration for the latest Recycle MiniChallenge Contest.
I used it to make a super cozy Esther cardigan. I tea-dyed the fabric to even out the coloration of the fabric.
Material Notes
recycled coverlet fabric tea (for dying the fabric)
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Feb 10, 2009, 01.39 AMby AmiBambini
Wow, I love what you have created here, gorgeous texture and colour and best of all, its recycled!
You have inspired me, I must make this esther, not sure I have anything so lovely to cannibalise though..
Oct 29, 2008, 02.41 PMby Mirela
Wonderful! Voted!
Oct 27, 2008, 07.57 PMby marina_glory
what a lovely Esther from a beautifully textured fabric! The tea-dying is such a great idea and it looks very comfy!
I also really like your pictures- they are very clear and the lighting is great :]
Oct 26, 2008, 05.23 PMby prudencerabbit
Thanks for the nice comments!
I forgot to mention that I set up a How To for dying fabric with tea—see the link above under “Related How To’s.”
Oct 25, 2008, 08.25 PMby erdronen
this is really nice! good job!
Oct 25, 2008, 03.26 PMby MJB14
I am reasonably new to sewing and have never heard of tea dying. Can you please explain what it is? Your Esther looks good by the way!
Oct 25, 2008, 12.38 PMby sewdelightful
It’s so pretty! I love the texture of the fabric :)
Oct 25, 2008, 11.28 AMby dianacirne
so nice! I love all you made! What I love more is tea dye! Beautiful!