tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post794313435226469591..comments2023-10-07T10:50:22.107-04:00Comments on Une Vie Chic: Re-StylingKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-63525765151852499632011-12-24T09:50:48.951-05:002011-12-24T09:50:48.951-05:00LOVE that adorable dress on your darling baby girl...LOVE that adorable dress on your darling baby girl! You are blessed - a hunky hero in uniform AND a wonderful daughter, as well.<br /><br />As a mom-of-many and grandmother to NINETEEN wee ones (age 11 and under) I'd like to share my sure-fire method of removing formula stains. Auntie Em (really) gave me this recipe and it ALWAYS works for me. I breastfed my babies and never had a clue that formula could destroy so completely. This method works no matter the color of the fabric or how old the stain might be.<br /><br />-1 cup of Biz non-chlorine bleach<br />-1 cup of powdered dishwasher soap<br /><br />Directions: Disolve powders in the hottest water you have. I actually heat mine in the microwave. Toss in stained items. Don't mix darks or bright colors with lights, btw. Leave overnight - no scrubbing! Toss all into the washing machine and run through a complete cycle without adding detergent. 100% stain cure for me over the past 22 years.<br /><br />As a military wife till DH's retirement, I found that thrifting & garage 'sailing' afforded my children the best quality and attractive clothing...except for the occasional stains, of course. This recipe worked perfectly, never destroying a garment. <br /><br />BTW, I usually dye in my front loader and have had great results. For one small item, I would dye in a bowl, rinse in the sink, and then put it through an entire short wash cycle (sans detergent.) Twice a year, I dye all my black garments in the washing machine, adding a cup of dissolved salt to make the dye 'take' better. Good luck! -mary/tx<br /><br />-this comment is a novel...sorry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-76245901527838809052011-12-19T11:37:27.777-05:002011-12-19T11:37:27.777-05:00Well done and so savvy! That color is beautiful, ...Well done and so savvy! That color is beautiful, as is the dress...and the baby!! Love it all. ~~BlissAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-55247326843025936382011-12-17T18:09:54.972-05:002011-12-17T18:09:54.972-05:00So cute. Cute, cute, cute. Adorable AND practica...So cute. Cute, cute, cute. Adorable AND practical. I've never dyed anything but have flirted with the idea of it. Now I'm more motivated to find good things at thrift stores with perfect fit and icky colors. I think dying some items navy would be the big punch my transitional wardrobe needs right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-2861301881659352822011-12-16T17:41:49.923-05:002011-12-16T17:41:49.923-05:00A.Dor.A.Ble. Just the cutest little thing.
The d...A.Dor.A.Ble. Just the cutest little thing. <br /><br />The dress is cute too, and nice job with the dye.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-81267327836368563782011-12-16T14:42:16.653-05:002011-12-16T14:42:16.653-05:00I dyed it in a glass bowl with RIT dye and then ri...I dyed it in a glass bowl with RIT dye and then rinsed it until clear in my kitchen sink. I know people use washers but with ours being a front loader I didn't think it would work out well.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-17080042402368205352011-12-16T14:28:04.682-05:002011-12-16T14:28:04.682-05:00How do you dye it? In the washing machine? I'v...How do you dye it? In the washing machine? I've wanted to dye things before but was hesitant about messing up the washer, as a renter. Any tips?Diary of Whyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944615463613105859noreply@blogger.com