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Etsy Finds: Live and Let Dye

Lately I've been noticing an emerging trend that utilizes some very traditional dyeing techniques. Hand-dyed yarn and fabric are back in full swing and are being used to create everything from modern colorful dresses, t-shirts, skirts and leggings to pillows, table linens, bags and accessories.  I'm …

How-To Make Natural Dye with the Etsy Labs

This week Kim Hall, a teacher here at the Etsy Labs and an Etsy seller (nottene), came by to show us her technique for dying natural fabric with organic ingredients. Kim has worked with many different dying and printing methods, and we're honored to have her as an instructor! If you've always wanted to dye your …

Etsy Finds: The Form and Fabric of tinctory

I'm endlessly fascinated by the rich colors and geometric textures created in fabric by UK-based tinctory. Using polyester textiles and a hand-pleating technique called arashi shibori (pole-wrapping), Eva makes intricately beautiful fabric jewelry. In contrast to the pleated forms, tinctory also …

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