Wool fabric

[Nona Nelson]

So, while I was gone to Cali this past week, my fabric for my new wool dress came. I am not sure if I like it through. Its not green like it was in the picture.    Its more of a gray color.



Now, my question. I am contemplating dying it a more green color. Should I use Rit dye? If I dyed it, I am guessing that the little blue windowpane won't be there after I dye it (which is ok), or will it? Or should I just send it back and get some diffent fabric?

[Chessa_Swing]

Oh Nona, don't dye it!  It looks very pretty! 

[Nona Nelson]

Oh Nona, don't dye it!  It looks very pretty! 

It isn't green enough for me. *grins*

[Elizabeth]

I'd not use Rit, personally--I just don't like the stuff.  You might contact Dharma Trading or Earthguild and see what they recommend for wool yardage.  If the method calls for boiling and stirring, you're going to felt the fabric a tad.

What about selling off the wool and using the funds for a new length?

[Miss_Elisabeth]

RIT doesn't work on wool - you'll need some Jacquard Acid dye or something similar. Weaving Works in the U District sells it, as do many other online vendors.

[Jill Kransel]

It's lovely as is...but you're the wearer, and you're the one who needs to be happy with it.  If you chose to dye it, start with a small swatch....if you end up dying the entire lot and it's still not to your liking....well....    I'd personally return or resell and purchase something that is more to my liking.   

[Nona Nelson]

Hmm....I donno. I think I may just leave it the way it is or return it. I think I'll stare at it longer and see if it yells at me.

Just held it up with my  gray shawl and my dark blue hood in the natural light outside, looks more green with them......

A random question that has to do with wool dresses. I can't remember what is right way to face a wool dress. Can I face it with polished cotton (same stuff I plan to use to line the bodice) or do I face it with muslin or some other cotton, like a print or face some other way?

~Nona (whoes still contemplating)

[Anna G.]

Hey Nona, bring a swatch of the wool to Family Fun Night and we may be able to make a deal on it, if you aren't set on keeping it. Remember how I was always complaining I was cold at fall/winter events? 

I'm pretty sue it was polished cotton you were supposed to use for a wool or silk dress. 

-Anna

[Denise Butler]

My wool dress is lined with regular cotton in the bodice and the hem is faced with polished cotton.

I really like the wool you got - it is one of those fabrics where the beauty is subtle. If you have a dress form, drape the length over it and belt it... then look at it, under all light conditions. It might yet speak to you. Or perhaps you feel the fabric overall is too... "adult" for a young lady?