I have been sewing competition dresses for a number of years. However, I have noticed the that dresses with airbrushing/ombre shading are extremely popular (and not to mention beautiful). I would love to offer this to my clients and expand my capabilities as a dressmaker, but I have not been able to figure out how to do it. This is very frustrating I have done a great deal of experimenting on my own, but I have not been able to produce "wearable" results (just a lot of fabric in the trash). I have done a good share of research but have not come across anything of much help.
I have seen plenty of these types of dresses around, so there must be people out there who have mastered this technique.
Does anyone have any experience with this technique? I am interested with information about the following:
-What brands of paints or dyes are used, and how are the results best made colorfast?
-Should the airbrushing be done before or after the dress is sewn together?
-How do I get an even application?
-Any good books or online literature on the topic
-any other helpful information
Thanks in advance.
I have seen plenty of these types of dresses around, so there must be people out there who have mastered this technique.
Does anyone have any experience with this technique? I am interested with information about the following:
-What brands of paints or dyes are used, and how are the results best made colorfast?
-Should the airbrushing be done before or after the dress is sewn together?
-How do I get an even application?
-Any good books or online literature on the topic
-any other helpful information
Thanks in advance.