Diy Dip Dyed Pillows
Dip dyeing is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, so when I came across a packet of fabric dye for about two euros, I decided to give it a try. It’s pretty easy to do and doesn’t cost much!
Things you will need:
Fabric (it has to be natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, wool or silk, I used natural color linen from Ikea)
Fabric dye
Big plastic bowl
Stirring stick
Water
Salt (check this from the instructions, the dye I used required salt)
Rubber gloves
Mix the dye according to the instruction in the package. Wet the fabric in water and squeeze the excess water out. Dip the fabric as far as you want the color to reach. Then pull the fabric out of the dye gradually, letting it sit a few minutes before pulling it further (I wanted to have a clear dip color edge rather than ombre, so I only moved it once and then let it sit). Then squeeze the excess dye carefully (remember to use rubber gloves) and rinse the fabric alternating hot and cold water until the rinsing water is clear. Let the fabric dry.
When the fabric is dry, iron it on high to improve the color durability even more. Then you can use the fabric any way you want. I made new pillows for our bedroom. 
Easy and very cool looking, isn’t it!
Have a nice weekend!
Pink!
For some reason, I’m really into light pink this spring. I like other pastel colors too, they always seem trendy this time of year. I decided to break some of the black and white in our living room with a hint of really light pink. Pillows are always an easy way to bring color, without committing to it permanently (I always get tired of color in my home quickly). Here’s some pictures:
The solid colored is from H&M Home and the stripe pillow I made myself from this cool fabric I found.
What do you think? Do you also like pastel colors in the spring time?
New Rug For Our Entry
Forgot to show you this rug I bought for our entry way. It’s light gray with a black pattern. I love it, the color is perfect because it doesn’t show any dirt. And this was cheap also, only ten euros! We’ve had it for a couple of months now, and it has held up great.
I just love the pattern and the color. Lovely!
Around The Apartment
It’s been ages since my last post, I’ve been so busy with everything else! Today I had some time to take a few photos around the apartment:
Wood, different metals and black and white are still my favorites.
Mirror, Mirror…
The long search is over: I finally found the perfect mirror for our entry!
It’s old and worn, the perfect color and just the right size. It’s so old that even the backside is solid wood! I believe it was once attached to a vanity, because it has holes on each side. I found it while we were touring different thrift stores in Tampere. This was the first thing I saw when I entered the room… And the best part: it only cost 22 euros! I think it was so cheap because somewhere along the way someone had attached an ugly pineapple transfer sticker to the glass (?!?). But I was able to remove it with a bit of paint stripper and scraping (phew!).
Is’nt it so pretty?
I am an industrial design student from Finland with a passion for design, decor, and DIY. In this blog I will share my diy projects and more. Feel free to comment, I would love to hear your thoughts!
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