Flowers At My Fingertips Kit

Flowers at My Fingertips is one of the many projects from Kristine's book, The Modern Natural Dyer. This kit is designed to make it easier for you to create Flowers at My Fingertips. All materials have been pre-measured. Simply use the contents of the jar at each designated step.  The instructions for this kit are found in the The Modern Natural Dyer.

For this project, use flowers to print directly onto fabric. Then, take this fabric and sew it into a sweet sewing kit! You can use purchase flowers at your local nursery or grow your own plants from the enclosed seed packet. Experiment by trying new flowers or leaves and explore your results! Don't feel like making a sewing kit - that is totally ok! The sky is the limit. Take your eco-printed piece of wool cloth and turn it into whatever your heart desires.

Inside this kit:

To complete the dyeing portion of the project, you will need:

The Modern Natural Dyer book
3-5 quart stainless steel pot 
Flowers (marigolds, dahlias, cosmos, etc)
Measuring cup
Tongs
Thermometer 
Gloves
Scissors

To complete the sewing portion of the project, you will need:
Pins
Measuring tape
Needle + thread

See more natural dyeing kits.

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. Shipping charges are non-refundable.

If you would like to apply a discount code, please click here to review the instructions. We cannot refund discounts.

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Packages ship Tuesday through Saturday via USPS. If purchasing lye, it will ship via UPS Ground. Please provide a physical mailing address (no PO Boxes). Once shipped, you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Please use the tracking number provided and contact the shipping carrier directly with any questions about transit and delivery. 

US ORDERS

Please select the insured option at checkout to ensure compensation for a lost package. Once the package has been picked up by the shipping carrier, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged packages. We do not offer refunds or credits for lost or stolen packages.

If you select an insured option and need to file a claim with USPS, we will provide you with any documentation needed to complete your claim. Packages are insured for the order total. If your package is stolen, please contact your credit card company to receive any possible compensation. 

US orders $125 pre-tax and above:
Free - Ships in 5 business days, uninsured
$5 - Ships in 4 business days, insured
$12 - Ships in 3 business days, insured

US orders under $125 pre-tax:
$9.00 - Ships in 5 business days, uninsured
$11 - Ships in 4 business days, insured
$20 - Ships in 3 business days, insured

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Canada: starting at $28*
International: starting at $35*

*For natural dyeing kits, books, and packages weighing 2 pounds plus, we will invoice you for additional shipping charges. Contact us for a quote.

We cannot ship lye outside of the continental United States. All international orders are shipped uninsured USPS First Class Parcel Post. We are not responsible for packages which are held in customs or lost. International orders may incur customs fees. We are not responsible for fees you may incur. International shipments can take two months to reach their destination. We caution against placing an order if you live outside the United States. At this time, we are unable to ship to the United Kingdom due to the complicated VAT situation. 

CURBSIDE PICKUP
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 2-3 business days. To pick-up your order, come to the shop between 11am-3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

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