Dye Information
Hello! Dyeing fabric is one of my favorite things ever. I have nearly 20 years experience with synthetic dyes and have been passionate about natural dyes since 2015. I'm happy to share my dye recipes and instructions with you. Please feel free to download and use these full color booklets. If you share any of the information, please attribute it back to me. And learning in person is always better. If you want me to come teach a workshop for your group or guild, contact me.
These instructions are provided for free, but cumulatively they represent many hours of work in testing and writing. Donations are welcome, but not required. $5 each is suggested.
Procion Fiber Reactive MX dyes - easy
Procion Fiber Reactive MX dyes are synthetic dyes formulated specifically for cellulose (cotton, linen, rayon, etc) fibers. These dyes are great for beginners and advanced dyers alike. Three easy techniques.
Procion Fiber Reactive MX dyes - advanced
If you want to really control your color and create scale-able and reproducible colors - this is for you. It helps to have some dye experience and be comfortable with basic math.
Indigo - two natural vats + clay resist
Indigo is a magical dye that comes from a plant and creates the most gorgeous blue imaginable. This handout gives you all the info you need to make, use, and tend a fermented vat or a ferrous vat. PLUS how to make and use clay resist with indigo.
Natural Dyes - a primer - Updated
Learn the basics of using natural dyes (from plants and insects) on cotton and other cellulose fabrics. Perfect for quilters who want to get started using natural dyes.