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Description
A jacket inspired by the uniforms of US, England, and France using style elements from the 19th century through WWI. I created it from a home drafted pattern and an old white army blanket from a thrift shop.
Material Notes
White wool blanket, dyed in coffee with a vinegar mordant. Soaked in vinegar for 1 hr, then wrung out (not rinsed) then submerged in a vat of coffee for 8-10 hours. Washed in soap and water and hung to dry. Lined with canvas WWII issued army shelter half (only had one half and was badly damaged). Silver toned buttons from Walmart.
Difficulty
Advanced
Categories
- For
- Men
- Garment Type
- Jacket/Blazer
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Feb 1, 2013, 11.29 PMby Mary Athey
Wow!!! What a fab jacket.the colours gorgeous x
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Feb 3, 2013, 06.03 PMby EdmondRay
Thank you. It was my second attempt at using natural dyes. Took a long time to get and even color. Wool had to set in a vat of coffee for 10-12 hours. I used igloo coolers, laying the fabric flat. Soaked in vinegar for an hour and wrung out, not rinsed, before submerging in coffee. vinegar acts as a mordant. My first attempt I did not use any mordant and the color washed out. A learning process.
Feb 3, 2013, 06.05 PMby Mary Athey
Well done on the dying job x