Solar Dyeing: A Low Impact Way To Dye
It’s no secret that I have a strong desire to make my life and work more sustainable. This is where solar dyeing comes in.
Dyeing
Sustainable dyeing and natural dyeing techniques are all part of the lifelong learning journey for ensuring we can properly stock our online haberdashery shop at The Haberdasher Bee. Check out these posts specifically, or head to our main blog page for further sewing and crafting inspiration.
Choosing Which Fibres To Use With Natural Dyes
It might seem obvious to assume that natural dyes derived from plants would work best on plant based fibres, but this isn’t always the case. So how do you choose, and how is the process of dyeing different for cellulose and protein fibres?
A Guide To Crafting Without Plastic
In the crafting world, plastic is everywhere – from product packaging and plastic tools to materials which contain plastics (and often aren’t clearly labelled as such). So how do you go about crafting without plastic?
Sewing Plans And Crafting Goals For the New Year
This year I want to build upon what I’ve been learning over the past couple of years and see where that takes me! With that in mind, I’ve set out some sewing plans for myself and decided to join in with some sewing challenges on Instagram this month. I also intend to learn some new skills for sewing and crocheting, while developing what I’ve been learning about natural dyeing.
Another Way To Dye
I’ve been doing some more natural dyeing this week and so thought I’d make some recommendations on how to get started if anyone else is interested. I’m by no means an expert, I’m still experimenting and learning, though I can offer some pointers on books, courses and dyes to play with.
Discovering Natural Dyeing in Peru
At the end of June last year, I visited Peru and went to two different community led centres, where I learned about natural dyeing.
Sewing Inspiration and Much More: July’s Makes
I’ve not had as much chance to make things this past month; starting to work again for my filmmaking business meant I had less time to sew and crochet, but I’ve still made a couple of things.
What I’ve Been Making During Lockdown
Like many others since the lockdown sparked by Covid-19, I’ve had far more time on my hands to make some of the many things on my sewing list – and no excuses not to make them!
