The Modern Natural Dyer - Dye Kit for Sewists

*** This item is made to order and will be ready to ship or pick-up 7-10 business days from time of order. 

The Dye Kit for Sewists is perfect for someone who loves sewing and is excited to create their own fabric to sew with! Following the instructions in The Modern Natural Dyer, you will follow three different pathways in dyeing fabric: eco-printing with flowers, sewing a dress before dyeing, and dyeing fabric before sewing. 

These are the projects included:
Flowers At My Fingertips
Field and Forest Dress
Wanderlust Bag

By working on these projects you will learn:
+ the difference between fiber types
+ to naturally dye protein-based and cellulose-based fibers
+ to plan for projects
+ to work efficiently and effectively 
+ to combine natural dyeing extracts to create a wide-range of color
+ which plants found in the garden and forest make great dye plants 
+ and how to dye and print with these plants
+ to dye garments 
+ and more!

The Dye Kit for Sewists contains:

Fabric and Thread
Wool flannel fabric (1/4 & 3/8 yard)
Cotton fabric (1/8 yard)
Linen fabric (1 1/2 yard)
Button & craft thread

Scour, Mordant, and Color Changers
Dishwashing detergent
Soda ash
Aluminum potassium sulfate
Aluminum acetate
Calcium carbonate
Ferrous sulfate

Natural Dyes
Weld
Logwood

Tools
Mini-whisk
Verb pencil
Wooden dowel

+ a packet of dye flower seeds!

To complete these projects, you will also need:
The Modern Natural Dyer book
5 & 16 quart stainless steel pot
Flowers (marigolds, dahlias, cosmos, etc)
Whole dyestuffs (eucalyptus, oak galls, etc)
Measuring cup
Tongs
Thermometer
Gloves
Sewing tools for each project

*Purchasing this one large kit, rather than a series of smaller kits, you will save over 25%.

SHIPPING NOTES:

+ Dye kit will ship 7 - 10 business days from time of order

+ CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS EMAIL US for a shipping quote.

+ For more shipping information please see our shipping page

Please take care when working with natural dyes. Always use separate pots and tools dedicated to the dyeing process. Wear protective eyewear and gloves. By purchasing these materials you are agreeing to taking all responsibility when using. 

When working with goods dyed with indigo, it is common and natural for the blue dye to rub off on one’s hands while sewing. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra indigo dye. Your handwork is part of the indigo dyeing process. The blue dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with indigo dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

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Once dyed, based upon the fiber content, follow the applicable instructions for the longterm care of them: 

Plant-based fibers such as cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Hang or lay flat to dry.

Silk - Handwash with cool water recommended. Hang to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle with pH neutral soap, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water with pH neutral soap. Lay flat to dry.

This item is a final sale. Once purchased, there are no cancellations, exchanges, store credits, or returns. 

If you would like to add-to-order, please click here to review the instructions. We cannot refund shipping charges.

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Curbside Pick-Up
To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.