Tutorial: Aging Laces and Doilies

Hi lovely, Little Gussy friends!
It's taken me way too long to get this tutorial up, but I've been working on custom orders and now will start work a my new collection

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But here it is: 

How to Age Laces, Doilies...and even clothes!

Yes! I use this even to age white singlets and body suits! It gives it a much nicer colour and effect than when using colour.

From This:                                                                 To This!

 

So first gather your things:

Although you will most likely have all the supplies ready in your pantry! (if you're a coffee or tea drinker that is :)

1. 2-3 tbsp Instant coffee or 2-3 tea bags (I would not open them up as the leaves will get all mangled in your laces and doilies)

 The amount of coffee and tea will depend on the effect you want (stronger coffee/ tea darker effect. Lighter coffee/tea lighter effect)

2. Decent sized heat proof bowl or pot or bucket

3. Water this depends on the effect you want to achieve and the quantity of things you're aging.

A good guide is: 1 cup per 1 Tbsp

Method:

Boil the water and prepare coffee tea like you would. I.e no cream and sugar please lol!

do it in a heat proof bowl, bucket, pot.

Add your laces, doilies tops etc. Make sure all Instant coffee has dissolved before adding your items!

Leave them completely covered in the substance for about an hour. I like to leave them overnight if I want a really deep colour. The less time they soak the lighter they will be. which is still nice if you just want to 'tint' them.

Pull them out after your desired time has lapsed and rinse them under the water. Make sure the water runs clear. Otherwise they will continue to stain, and may stain other fabrics later!!

Once dry iron them on low to medium (medium if fabric)

...and there you have it!

 Laces, Doilies and Tees Aged...Gracefully!

If you have any questions feel free to contact me

lovegussy@gmail.com

Have a great Monday! perhaps next time (hopefully not as long this time) I'll have something cute for boys to show off)

Much Love

xxx

Kasia

The New Range Vintage Princess Collection is Here!!!

...I have been neglecting this corner for a bit, but only because I've been working on a new collection:

Vintage Princess Collection.

Laces, Frills, Flowers, Aged Doilies and decadent, sometimes vintage OOAK (one of a kind fabric) Fabric...

Have a look at the first creations from the Vintage Princess Collection....

Gorgeous Tees with strings of Pearls, Laces and chiffon Flowers

  

...Adorable Tees for my Tiny Little Gussy's

These have cute little OOAK babes appliqued, and lots of laces, bow ties, and a secret...
pssst!...The flower with your Little Gussy's initials cross-stitched on the button...is really a brooch

 

Skirts made with decadent fabric, laces and lots of Tulle

Divine Summer dresses made from OOAK (one of a kind) Vintage Fabric

 

Can't forget the Little Men...some Cheeky Shorts!
I love this Fabric! It's boyish but puts a different spin on the usual standard dark colours

And next time I will show you how to 'age' your Doilies and Laces, and make them look Vintage. Yes! My first tutorial 

If you would like to purchase anything or place a custom Order or have a question/comment 

Feel free to drop me a  line at lovegussy@gmail.com

Or stop by The Little Gussy Page I always LOVE new Likers

Much Love

xxx