Carolyn Braden: Stain Equals Shibori Art!

I had a paint stain on my shirt that would not come out. When I used a stain remover, it bleached it. I had two choices; fix it or use it as a rag. I decided to fix it and seized an art opportunity. I used a shibori dye process and created a new shirt. I used a Procion fabric dye from Dharma Trading. The shirt was a light blue so I used a sapphire blue to compliment it. The photo doesn't give justice to the end result. It is more beautiful than it was when I bought it. The original stain turned out to be a happy accident.

Carolyn Braden's TOIE: Make a Plain T Not So Plain

Carolyn Braden's Reclaimed Burberry Tee

I recently found a Burberry t-shirt in a Goodwill on Sanibel Island. It was a size large but only $7.00; a steal! I knew I could do something with it to make it fit. I cut and tied the sides (see my YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS7-aB__Sg0 on how to do this), cut it into a v-neck and used scrap fabric to make it sleeveless. 

It's now a wearable tunic. I also made a bracelet out of more scrap fabric. My maine coon, Monica, is modeling the bracelet. 

Carolyn Braden's How To Make a Glue Resist T-Shirt Design

Here's my tutorial on how to make a glue resist t-shirt design.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-mllkpLyNU

Carolyn Braden's Pinterest Pin: Camo

I walked past a man's camo shirt at Target the other day and thought it would look cute on me. I was right on the style mark.

Carolyn Braden, Finding Deals at T.J. Maxx Again

Last night I found a Michael Stars tank that was originally $40.00, for $9.99. I love Michael Stars shirts. They stretch to slimly fit many body types. They are perfect for layering too.
I also bought a pair of crop jeans (mid rise, summerstretch, slim) that are New York and Company for $9.99. They are dark and not a typical jean material. They are very Audrey Hepburn. I've never bought anything from New York and Company, but I will definitely be looking in there from now on for pants that fit me perfectly. That's what I love about T.J. Maxx. It introduces you to many brands, helping you find ones you will love!







Carolyn J. Braden
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