Dip Into Shibori Fabric Dyeing
Mar 24th 2021
Immerse yourself in the colors and patterns of Shibori fabric dyeing, one of the oldest Japanese dyeing techniques. Lynn Koolish guides you through basic dyeing instructions, how to mix and apply Procion fiber-reactive dyes, and shows you easy Shibori techniques that are guaranteed to produce spectacular results. With any color selections your heart desires, you can create unique hues and patterns that transform your art into a one-of-a-kind piece. By the end of the course, you may even end up with an updated wardrobe of hand-dyed clothes!
“I love dying fabric and think you will too, once you know how easy it is. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or you’ve dyed fabric before, you’ll come away from this Shibori class with new fabric dyeing skills and a stack of unique fabrics you can use in quilts or other fiber art projects.” -Lynn Koolish
Course Perks!
- Learn the basic dyeing process including mixing and applying Procion fiber-reactive dyes. Use any color including blue that looks just like Indigo
- Folding, clamping, pipe wrapping, pleating and stitching are just a few of the techniques covered. Bonus lesson on how to use your sewing machine for Shibori stitching is included
- Easy, inexpensive tools are all you need: clothes pins, binder clips, rubberbands, rope, twine, PVC pipe and even a Slinky
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