pattern family:

dots

item type:

t-shirt

size:

X-large

style:

gildan 5000

date dyed:

16

January 2024

session number:

5

dye batch:

3

dye ratio:

4:4 (JJB: DhRaven)

maker:

SJ Kranz

tie method:

I inverted the shirt, folded it in half (with the left sleeve into the right), then created pleat folds at an angle (45°) relative to the shirt horizontal.

dye method:

I marked out bands 3" in width. On the top side I applied dye on every-other band. On the bottom I did the opposite: what was dyed on the top was not on the bottom (and vice versa).

on the design:

Peaces 22, 26, 27 and 30 were done as a series to compare how varying the angle of the pleats would affect the look of the final V-pattern. Would shallower or steeper V's look cooler?

on the final product:

The angle here is very close to the 45 degrees that I intended it to have. Very pleased with the look.