/diy/ - Do It Yourself

What kind of marker is it, then?

Generally warm water and soap will take out "crayola" washable markers.

You can use acetone nail polish remover if it's "permanent" marker - just do a spot test to make sure the color is solid (it should be, but never know)

First of all I'm curious why you appear to be making a cat dress?

Secondly were you drawing out a pattern looks like the corner of a bodice?

Are you fat OP?

>>56490

I honestly have no idea what kind of marker it is. All it says on the tube is "Medline."

>>56500

My friend saw the fabric at the store I work at and she said she wanted me to make us matching dresses out of it. Yes, I was drawing the corner of a bodice. I traced my friend's size with a marker, then had to change the position of the piece.

>>56516

Nahh.

I'm sorry, but the image of this dress is too hilarious. OP, I love you and you should try >>56490

>>56527
>Matching dresses
I'm sorry that fabric is just too much

OP here.

I appreciate the love and laughter I'm causing! I'm using a quite fashionable Vogue dress pattern, so my friend and I are going to be technically fashionable with a questionable fabric.

>>56541
you must post pics when you're done.

OP again.

We're also doing a photo shoot at Sears with these dresses. We are curious to see what the photographer's reaction will be.

>>56479

>STAIN REMOVERS WANTED!!

Fire. Lots and Lots of Fire.

>>56543

I have already made mine. I'm working on my friend's right now. Unfortunately, the stains are on my friend's fabric.

>>56546

Best. Idea. Ever.

>>56548
>>56548

>>56548
WHY

>>56548

>>56548

>>56548

alcohol. rubbing alcohol.

>>56584
oh god why am i laughing

THIS JUST IN. IT'S HARD AS SHIT TO GET STAINS OUT OF COTTON. PERHAPS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE.

>>56588
this.

fold a paper towel up and place behind stain. use a second paper towel and wet it with alcohol. press the wetted towel on the stain. repeat until stain has been removed.

I've used this method on oil and sharpie stains on my dress shirts.

>>56479
someone uploaded this a few days ago maybe it may help, good luck with the dress

>>56612
>>56602

I shall try these. Thank you!

>>56522
>>56522

Surgical skin marker?? lol.

that's gentian violet.

your cat fabric is quite possibly irreversibly altered.

Just kidding. It will wash out "eventually".

>>56584
>>56584
>>56579
>>56577
>>56552

>>56663


So should I try the previous suggestions anyway?

I have learned over the years that almost all stains will come out. That said however they call it permanent marker for a reason. Maybe you should consider investing in sewing friendly markers?

I have found that vinegar and ammonia tend to dissolve most things. Vinegar will neutralize anything that is organic based. As far as I know it also doesn't alter anything that is non organic.

If that doesn't work OP you are kinda cute. I might be willing to come visit and try to manually remove the stain for you. You would of course have to be wearing the article of clothing for this method to work.

>>56548
I fucking love you.

>>57215
>I might be willing to
>implying you wouldn't be begging her to come over

>>56479
For permanent markers, use 90-99% isopropyl rubbing alcohol to remove it. It may take a while. Test it on a scrap piece first of course.

>>56590
For the same reason I'm LOLing.

>>56548

>>56584

NO HOPE

Bump because I'm in love with OP and her crazy dress.

>>57215


I appreciate the offer, but the stains are on the top of the sleeve. Unless you don't mind rubbing up on my arm, I'm fine with cleaning it myself. n_n

Wasp & hornet spray

Cleans everything! I use it to clean grease off my hands, to get mineral oil out of my clothes & stains on my carpet

>>56479
Why?
Why would you use a marker that's not specifically for sewing?

I checked a parenting blog for removing gentian violet ink. It says to spray the stain with hair spray and then watch normally. If that doesn't work, ZOUT stain remover apparently works well.

I got most of the stains out with nail polish remover. I lied down some paper towels and put the right side of the fabric on top of it. Then I used a cotton ball and scrubbed with small strokes.

I remember reading about hairspray, so I sprayed some on the right side of the fabric and threw the dress in the wash. Keeping my fingers crossed!

>scrubbed with small strokes

Go on...

WHERE YOUR FRIEND GET THIS FABRIC

THIS IS SOMETHING I MUST KNOW

>>58204


http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=55C11CD7963D12A20DB1EF3757AE5997.a3p
1?_DARGS=/joann/catalog/writereviews.jsp.1_A&_DAV=atg.servlet.SessionNameContext%40a0f1486&_
dynSessConf=4143851640639226463&pageName=&CATID=cat1118&PRODID=zprd_02443752a&superc
atId=

Unfortunately, there is no more left. :(

>>58269

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=zprd_0
8461055a

A close replacement?

OP, make this.

>>58279

Ahahahaha! If only I cooked...

>>58269

)':

First time I threw it in the wash most of the stains faded; however, there were still some noticeable stains. I sprayed some OxiClean on the remaining stains and let it sit for a while then threw it back in the washer.

The stains are now gone! Thank goodness for household products and Billy Mays!

>>59583
Congrats OP! I must say, your dress is too fucking awesome, and that's coming from a dude.

>>56548
DYING

>>56584
DYING

>>58204
DEAD

Is there enough material left over to make a sportsjacket / blazer out of the glorious cat fabric you have left? If you do I will happily pay you to send me the coat made for me.

next time use fabric chalk or a sliver of soap or something, op

>>59927

I wish there was, but there is only minor scraps left. I got the end of the bolt from my fabric store and it doesn't seem to be for sale anymore.

:(

http://www.felinedrive.com/servlet/the-2958/Adorable-Pets--dsh--Stacked/Detail

This is the closest I can find. Enjoy.

>>60069
Disregard.

http://www.felinedrive.com/servlet/the-3612/Cats-Allover/Detail

Bumping in hopes OP posts the other dress

>>60128
agreed

do want professional photos of them

>>58108
>lied down
also, is this bitch queen of DIY now or what?

>>60145
quite possibly.

>>60076

That's it! You are a genius! n_n

>>60140
>>60128

The "photo shoot" is this Thursday afternoon. If this thread is still open by the time I get the pictures I will be sure to post them!

>>60176


hail queen of /diy/

i will bump once daily in your honor

Bump for more textile greatness.

>>60185

bumping out of duty and respect

bump

I want to see these dresses!

PLEASE DON'T LET THIS 404

These dresses must be seen!

Bump for great justice.

Just finished the photo shoot and it went great! Unfortunately, the pictures will not come in until November 19th. :(

I am sure this thread will 404 by then, so I will be sure to post some of the pictures once I receive them. n_n

>>59927
If you are genuinely interested, you can post your email and I will come in contact with you.

>>62614
>2011
>not having digital pictures today

BUMP

I refuse to let this thread die.

Bumping from the depths of hell. Hope to see the photos in eight days.

>>62616
Most photographers won't send out untouched photos. Can't let their work out unattributed, can't have their name attached to crap.

bumping with angst

If the photos were taken at Sears, OP, they should be up on their website.

>>63544

I was never given the codes to get in. I'll call tomorrow afternoon and try to get the scoop.

>>63976
You sure it's not on your receipt?

>>64005

The only information on my receipt is the order number, shipping address, and a list of the prints I ordered. :|

>>64023
teach me to be like you, please.

OP I WILL PAY YOU TO MAKE ME THAT EXACT DRESS. I am not kidding. I will pay you. Name your price. Dead serious.

bump.bump.bump.ineedthisdressimsoseriousbump.

Op please let me know if you'd do this, I don't know how to sew and it's actually so well done, the shape, the waist is perfect, length is great, ruffle thing around the neckline is adorable.

>>64068
she did say she didn't have any fabric left earlier :/

>>60076

http://www.felinedrive.com/servlet/the-3612/Cats-Allover/Detail

This is it, right? Doesn't seem out of stock.

If there is anyone in the world that could rock a cat dress, and make it seem like the most natural thing in the world, it'd be me.

Op you have serious talent.

I would also like a blazer made of this material, but I am terrible with a sewing machine. How much?

>>64092
>>64068
>>64039


Is this all the same person? I will gladly make you a dress and/or blazer. The link says there's only 1 yard left, and I need much more than that. If I can find it on another website, I can "calculate some numbers."

Also, thanks for the compliment on the ruffled collar. My friend thought it was silly. :P

>>64105

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAT-FABRIC-NEW-COTTON-DAVID-TEXTILES-ALLOVER-packed-CATS-yard-/290628783853?
_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D29060981237
9%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4136615869629043800#ht_1452wt_1185

lol eBay

>>64110

You are a miracle worker.

I was the one crying and worshipping at your feet for the dress.

Someone else with equally fine tastes wants the blazer. :)

If you could do it, I'd really be grateful.
Also, perhaps the sleeves could be quarter length instead.

Incase this 404's, OP, ...my twitter handle is
@Carmeow if you have one of those.

and I'm the girl who wants the dress :)

>>64158

3/4 length sleeves are possible. I'm going to get more details about the fabric on eBay. Once I get more information, we can discuss prices.

Unfortunately, I do not have a Twitter. Do you have any other way I can contact you?

fckinga@hotmail.com

Thanks for returning my interest in this. :)
I am very excited at the prospect of having a cat dress.

u no 404, amazing thread.

bamp

for the girl who wants the dress,
I bump thy post

I just called Sears and they said they're having something wrong with their servers and cannot let their customers view their pictures.

However, the gal I spoke to said my pictures might come in sooner because Sears likes to rush order during the holidays.

bumpan

I really want OP and the Oskar the cat guy to meet and fall in love and have a cat-themed wedding.

>>64854

Who's Oskar?

>>65037
See cat wig thread.

>>65095

I saw that last night! That sure would be a cat-tastic wedding!

This thread is amazing.

Bump

bump for joy!

Just a little longer. I'm quite curious about the pictures myself.

Bump!

For some reason 4chan has been going beyond slow for me...but I will not let this die!!

butane. Tame the 'tane. It will get that shit out. Be careful shit gets cold when it evaporates

>>66222

it has been broken for me all day

also bamp

You got some fucking Nermel and you're wasting it on a dress? Wear that pimpass shirt proudly.

bump

Pictures should be coming soon. Keep bumping cat lovers!

ripndip!

Just bringing in some cats...

bodomp

Kitty wants pics now!

nice Ripndip hat

bampy bompy diddly doo

Here is the first picture. I have a few more to upload later on today.

>>68404
this brings me great joy.

op do you want to get married?

Epic cat dress is epic.

>>68424

I'm sorry, I already have a boyfriend.
:(

Here's another.

>>68512
... And your friend?
(Also, congrats!)

>>68536

She's taken as well, but thank you anyway!

Thank you OP. You are a true gentlewoman. BTW, who's Kayla Gibson?

>>68562

That's me.

>>68577
The secret identity of such a wonderful op is safe with us.

you must be paid for you cat skills OP!

>>68751

I managed to find 3 or 4 yards of the cat fabric. I can make little gloves or scarves of the sort if you would be interested.

What we need to do is to get the guy who made a wig for his cat, so we can have a photoshoot of OP holding WigCat.

>>68815

OP for that thread is a girl.

I could make a cat jacket or somesort for Oskar is said OP is interested.

>>68542
The fuck? When did Teresa get a boyfriend?

>>68845

bump from ze gurl gettin' dat cat dress made.

HEY DIY. HOW DO I TAKE MEASUREMENTS WITHOUT A RULER OR MEASURING TAPE D:

>>69672

Most clothing labels have their size chart listed online. Pick a brand, find their size chart, then look for your size. Under your size should be measurement in inches.

>>69672

Use a ribbon, mark with permanent marker at the places you are measuring yourself

visit iruler.net to calculate how many inches your measurements are

>>68828
this is oskarthread OP. please, please make him a catshirt.

/cgl/ mah nigga

i spilled spot remover on my dog. now he's gone.

>>69909

Unfortunately pattern companies don't like to dress up their cats, so I will get a pattern for a small dog. Since this fabric isn't stretchy I'll have to add buttons so he can get in it. Here are the only two patterns I could find that would work for his size:

http://www.simplicity.com/p-1700-crafts.aspx

http://www.simplicity.com/p-1645-crafts.aspx

>>69919

>>69925

FUUUU. Forgot pic.

>>69909
If this idea comes to fruition my mind may implode from the beauty.