Waxed sinew helps create some really beautiful pieces of fabric like the geode you see below, partially because some of that wax works its way into the fabric creating a resist effect. Although it’s not… Read More »How to Remove Wax from Fabric Tied with Waxed Sinew
Geode dyeing is one of my favorite methods. It always makes for gorgeous fabrics. It’s also one of the most popular fabrics in my store – so I know I’m not the only one who… Read More »How to Geode Dye Fabric
Low immersion dyeing is basically just tie dyeing by dumping everything together in a jar. It’s an easy and fun way to get texture on your fabric. Supplies Latex or rubber gloves Dust mask Measuring… Read More »Low Immersion Dyeing One Color
If you’re ready to take your ice dyeing to the next level, simple folding techniques can really add some interest to your fabric! Accordion folding is an easy technique that gives your fabric a beautiful… Read More »Accordion Fold Ice Dye Technique
Today I’m showing you the last of three methods for tying mandalas. This is probably the quickest and easiest method. Flower Mandala 1. Start by folding in quarters, then into triangles. (See the in-depth mandala… Read More »How to Tie a Flower Mandala
Welcome to the second of three mandala tying tutorials! This week I’m showing you how to tie a lotus mandala. Lotus Mandala 1. Start by folding in quarters, then into triangles. (See the in-depth mandala… Read More »How to Tie a Lotus Mandala
Mandalas are such beautiful works of art but it’s so hard to find tutorials explaining how to make them! This is the first of three in-depth tying tutorials I have planned for the coming weeks… Read More »How to Tie a Star Mandala
Are you the type of person who finds it easier to follow visual instructions? Well you’re in luck! I wanted to ensure that anyone could be successful dyeing their fabric for the Glorious Galaxy quilt,… Read More »Dyeing for the Glorious Galaxy Quilt Pattern
Anyone else think mandala dyes are just absolutely gorgeous? I really love the beautiful flower-like patterns. There are two ways to fold fabric to achieve this look. Method 1: Basic Triangle Fold Start by folding… Read More »Two Ways to Fold Mandalas
Crinkle dye is a really easy tie dye technique that gives some really awesome results! Lay your fabric out on a flat surface. Starting in the middle, bunch up the fabric. The key is to… Read More »Crinkle Dye
I love mixing techniques to see what kind of neat effects I can get! A while back I did a tutorial on a Shibori technique called Ne-Maki. Ever since then I thought it would look… Read More »Shibori Tie Dye Suns
I’m totally in love with the way this peasant top turned out! I always get so excited when things turn out more or less the way they look in my head – especially when working… Read More »Shibori Waves Tie Dye Tutorial