Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

Fold silk scarf in desired pattern. Place the folded silk scarf in a bowl of 2:1 vinegar/water mixture. Squeeze out excess. Do not wring. It is important to wet the silk before dyeing and placing in ...

How can I dye textiles naturally? I’ve spent the past year learning how to create custom colors using marigold and coreopsis. I picked these two flowers because of their brilliant colors, though you ...

Wondering how to make natural dyes for wool? How to make natural dyes for cotton? Plant and animal fibers have slightly different requirements, but you can dye both right at home. You might think that ...

A woman transformed her bedroom carpet for just £1 in less than two hours using a cheap fabric dye. The savvy DIY enthusiast, who lives in Barnsley, dyed the beige carpet a stylish dark grey - and her ...

Jamie Jamison remembers her early introduction to woad. She was on a road trip with her parents, stopping at a Stuckey’s shop and seeing a tiny souvenir Navajo rug that illustrated where the natural ...

Transform your old t-shirts creatively with our ultimate DIY guide! Discover exciting No-sew T-shirt projects and unleash ...

Using fabric dye is a fantastic way to inexpensively refresh clothing and accessories and give faded upholstery new life — or a complete makeover. In addition to revitalizing your wardrobe and ...

THE internet is full of clever ideas on ways to freshen up your home without breaking the bank. From creating amazing flooring out of serviettes to turning a towel rack into a kids’ clothes rail, ...