Natural dyeing techniques

Natural Dyeing Tutorial. Learn how to use red cabbage to obtain beautiful purples, greens and blues with organic cotton yarn.

Bundle dyeing with natural materials is a wonderful way to get started with natural dyeing. It is also a great possibility to reuse dyestuff

Natural dyes that don't need mordant. Discover the reason why you can avoid the use of a mordant while using these 5 natural dyes.

In Bhutan, the practice of natural dyeing is a tradition passed down through generations, just like the art of textiles that accompanies it. By using plants, barks, leaves and minerals, the natural dyeing process involves techniques like scouring, cooking, drying etc. The soft colours from the natural dye contribute to the textiles’ distinct identity. Despite the labor-intensive methods, the appeal of natural dyeing lies in its connection to tradition, environment and creativity. 📸 Kevin…

Six years ago I did two post on how to dye wool yarn with black beans. As I have moved into dyeing cotton fabric I thought I would write a little updated post. You can read here the part 1 and part…

In this Beginner’s Guide to Natural Dyes you will learn how to produce intense and bright colors using natural dyes. Free Printable Dye list.

How to make natural dye using food from your kitchen. Simple and easy to do with things like red cabbage, black beans, turmeric, and coffee.

How to make your own iron water for natural dyeing. Modify the colors using iron water and expand the color palette in natural dyeing. Tutorial.

Learn how to naturally dye clothes & fabric! Check out our free natural dye resources