Setbacks Make Me Wanna Holla!!

I shared with you that I spotted this Michael Kors dress in the Bloomingdale's window display in Chicago recently and really want to make my version of it.  On a whim, I dropped by Haberman Fabrics in Royal Oak last Saturday to see if they had a wool crepe that would work for my "Kors" dress.  I didn't find a wool crepe, but there was a Tencel/Spandex fabric with a crepe texture that I felt would work well for my dress.  The color was not quite the "daffodil" I wanted; in fact, I'd describe it as "bile yellow" because it has a greenish undertone to it.  But, I bought 2 yards anyway because I thought I could work with it.

Today - again, on a whim - I stopped by my local Michael's store to pick up some Rit Fabric Dye so I could get closer to my desired color, as well as the chain embellishment for the dress front.

My plan - wash the fabric to remove any finish from its surface and then proceed to dye it.  However, while examining the fabric - and, of course, after serging the cut ends - I notice a stain that resembled mildew marks, as well as what appears to be a dried liquid stain.  OMG!!  ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

The stain did not come out after washing.  I think it's safe to assume I'll be making a return trip to Haberman to seek a refund.  Very disappointed right now!

Be blessed!

Aisha