Handcut Letter Cushions
I developed a font with swirls & flourishes a couple of years ago & have started using it to create words with which I embellish cushion covers . I started with the obvious one first -...
View ArticleDyed jacket
Dyed this sun-damaged jacket from the thrift store a dark indigo blue using my washing machine.
View ArticleCoffee Filter Flowers
An easy project, suitable for kids! It is a lot of fun to see what happens when a drawing gets wet (on purpose!). Check my instructions here.
View ArticleFalmer Book Bag
This is one of a collection of 4 bags based around a simple idea: to take a simple craft-store linen tote bag and transform it into a stunning and stylish accessory. The Falmer Book Bag has a strongly...
View ArticleSouthampton Book Bag
This is one of a collection of 4 bags based around a simple idea: to take a simple craft-store linen tote bag and transform it into a stunning and stylish accessory. The navy and turquoise Southampton...
View ArticleSarasota Shopper
This is one of a collection of 4 bags based around a simple idea: to take a simple craft-store linen tote bag and transform it into a stunning and stylish accessory. This bright and jaunty bag is...
View ArticleShibori Dyed Concert Tee
I dyed this fabric using a shibori dye technique and then sewed the fabric up into Dixie DIYs concert tee. More info. on my blog here:...
View Articleerrand bag
i designed this bag to be big and deep. i wanted something that i could pack a lot of stuff into. I use the hook and eye closure when i am not carrying so much stuff. it has 3 pockets inside for...
View Articletessa pouch
zippered pouch. it has a front pocket option though i didn't do that for this one. dyed using black cherry kool aid packets.
View ArticleDyed wool coat
I bought a wool and cashmere coat at the thrift store and then made it into a much PRETTIER coat with some rit dye! read more on my blog: http://somerealthings.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/dyed-coat/
View ArticleJapanese Robe-Lekala.co
I used Lekala Co. Pattern #5247 to create a hand-dyed and hand-painted robe. I did Shibori tying technique for the top and hand-painted the boarder. You can see all the details and more pics here:...
View ArticleMarble Experiments
I wanted to give this whole marble trend a try. First up were a few experiments with water, nailpolish and some fabric scraps. I like the results, but there is still room for improvement. I'm thinking...
View ArticleClothespin Dyed Dress
I made this dress with a light 100% rayon - I dyed it using clothes pins and a cold water Procion red dye - it was super simple (as you can see from the process pic) but I love the result! I have been...
View ArticleStudy x Ghostly: Shibori Tees
Ghostly Records approached us (Study NY) to create a group of shibori dyed tees for their webstore, so we did! We used two different shibori techniques: one pleat & fold process and one wrap...
View ArticleItajime silk shirts
After taking an Itajime course in New York with Shabd Simon-Alexander I finally used the silk that I dyed there. I also dyed some new silk this weekend using techniques from her awesome book.. Read...
View ArticleDIY Tribal denim shorts
DIY tribal denim shorts, an easy way to have a trendy pair of shorts for this summer using cheap materials and having an amazing result.
View ArticleOmbré White-Tee refashion
We took a simple white tee and used iLoveToCreate's easy one-step dye to make this blue-toned ombré shirt! Their tutorial can be found here. So simple, with great results!
View ArticleIndigo Skirt
This is totally a made-in-sewing-class project, but what makes it awesome is that one of the guys in my studio is really interested in natural dyes (he's starting his own company!) so I gave him my...
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