Colored tights and gloves!

[ornithoptercat]

I just found this site:

welovecolorsThey have 45 colors (!!!) in pretty much everything they make. And everything they make includes

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[onceupon]

Just as a note for plus-size shoppers:

We Love Colors has recently added nylon tights to their plus size offerings instead of the weird ones they've had in the past. This means the fit and texture are about nine thousand times better.

However, they are still freaking nine miles long. And slightly tight in the thighs - if you are running between sizes, size up and trim off the excess length at the foot end of things (you can use a serger or regular sewing machine to "hem" your tights).

Alternately, Just My Size sells a linen color of their silky tights that takes dye BRILLIANTLY.

And I second the amazing stuff that is Sock Dreams. Though I've yet to find a pair of tights that fit from there.

plus size tights

[onceupon]

quantumcat2 here (the gremlins don't like my OpenID).

I can't find red/purple jester's tights.

Based on the hints given here,could I dye one pair of linen tights red,one purple,divide them and put one side of each color together?

(Or maybe I should just try tie-dye.)

Do any of you know how medical stockings respond to dye?

The white stockings with holes in the foot and their ilk can seem too "therapeutic" to suit the more restive people who have them prescribed.

The tight grip is necessary and can't be helped but a bit of color or pattern could make it easier to comply with wearing such hosiery.

Comfort and panache are such little luxuries but they can offer immeasurable benefits.

Re: plus size tights

[ornithoptercat]

The typical way theatre companies do jester tights is to buy one solid pair of each, open the crotch seam, and sew back together. However, that's much easier to do if you have a serger or at least a sewing machine with an overlock stitch.

Re: plus size tights

[stella2600]

You could buy 2 pairs, one red & one purple, and cut off one leg of each after sealing the area to be cut(I think Fray Check would work)... Then you'll have the tights and stockings. It has to be easier than trying to dye half and half or resewing a split pair.

I have never tried to dye my support stockings, I usually just wear them underneath my tights. If you do choose to dye, please do let us know about the pressure stockings!

Re: plus size tights

[ornithoptercat]

If you're going to be wearing two separate pieces to avoid resewing the crotch, just buy thigh highs in the first place! Or buy tights in one color and thigh highs in the other, and wear one of the thigh highs over the tights.