The Indigo + Shibori Dye Kit is perfect for anyone who loves indigo and wants try making their own indigo vat! Following the instructions in The Modern Natural Dyer, you will learn how to create an indigo vat, how to maintain it, and the nuances of creating different shades on cotton and linen. You can create one vat for all three projects, and will have enough indigo to dye many more objects, including yarn, clothing, household linens, and more!
These are the projects included:
Waves Bandana
Fishbone Dress
Snapshot Quilt
By working on these projects you will learn:
+ the difference between fiber types
+ to naturally dye cellulose-based fibers
+ to plan for projects
+ to work efficiently and effectively
+ to dye with indigo
+ to create patterns using shibori techniques
+ to combine natural dyeing extracts to create a wide-range of color
+ to dye garments
+ and more!
The Indigo + Shibori Dye Kit contains:
Fabric, Thread, and Notions
Cotton bandanas (2)
Linen fabric (2 1/4 yards) [optional*]
Cotton-linen fabric (3 1/2 yards)
DMC floss (2 hanks)
Button & craft thread
Fabric marker
Sewing needles (4)
Scour, Indigo, and Agents
Soda ash
Indigo & all agents to create an indigo vat
Tools
Mini-whisk
Verb pencil
Clothespins (3)
3x3" plastic squares (6)
pH strips + key
To complete these projects, you will also need:
book
3 gallon bucket
White spoon
Measuring cup
Drying rack or clothesline
Gloves
Dropcloth (optional)
Sewing tools for each project
Tendril Dress sewing [optional*]
*Our recommended kit includes enough linen fabric to sew any of the sizes of the Tendril Dress. If you do not have a copy of the pattern, you can purchase the PDF . To order this version of the kit, select "Indigo + Shibori Kit" below. If you already have fabric to sew your dress, or would like to use a pre-sewn dress that you already own, select "Indigo + Shibori Kit: No Fishbone Dress Fabric".
Purchasing this one large kit, rather than each material individually, is a great savings.
SHIPPING NOTES:
+ Indigo Dye Kit ships via UPS Ground. Please provide a physical mailing address (no PO Boxes).
+ Dye Kits will ship 7 - 10 business days from time of order
+ For more shipping information please see our
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