Victorian-Era Crafts That Are Earning Their Comeback
Try your hand at embroidery, flower-pressing, or letter writing with wax seals and Dresden foil die cuts.
Dyeing Fabrics: Tips, Tricks, and How-Tos
Natural fibers—such as cotton, linen, silk, and wool—take dye much better than synthetics do. Dyeing is as much an art as a science, so don't hesitate to experiment. For example, we like combining liquid dyes to come up with our own colors. Modify this technique for items other than fabric, immersing them in the dye and taking note of how each item takes the color.
Natural Dyes From Plants and Vegetables
We used beets, spinach, tumeric, and red cabbage to create a brilliant range of dye colors.
What Is Soda Ash? Learn How It Keeps Colors Bright in Dyeing
It's the secret to a more permanently set fabric in the wash.
Sharpie Tie-Dye T-Shirt
Learn how to quickly and creatively add a pop of color or fun design to your clothes
How to Dye Fabrics Using the Washing Machine
Creating colorful textiles is as easy as running a load of laundry.
