Why Natural dyeing? All the chemical dyes that color most of our store-bought clothes are toxic to our body and the environment. But this is unavoidable in today’s life. Who has the time and inclination to dye their clothes or want to wear undyed clothes? But what about when you are dyeing the clothes yourself? … Read more
Redwork work embroidery is a simple embroidery technique in which outlines of designs are made with stem stitch in only red embroidery thread. It is usually done on white cotton fabric. In this embroidery, simple drawings depicting nature, animals, women in hoop skirts, houses, etc are used and the outlines of these shapes are done … Read more
If you’re a patchwork enthusiast looking to master seamlessly connecting fabric pieces, there are many techniques that not only ensure sturdy joining of these random pieces but also save time sewing and at the same time enhance the overall aesthetic of your patchwork creations. High speed assembly methods are always welcome when joining countless fabric … Read more
Peacock feather is considered to bring in good luck, peace and harmony. For me, it combines beauty with good fortune and I especially love it because it has all my favourite colors. The original peacock feathers have iridescent colors – metallic blue and green are the dominant colors. Here are 5 easy peacock feather embroidery … Read more
Fabric dyeing is no rocket science, but for someone who has not done any kind of dyeing other than maybe dye a silver hair or two, this can feel daunting, especially when I am putting at stake a favorite clothing that needs a little perk up with a new color on it, not complete destroyal. … Read more
Most of the fabric dyes that I have used offer very vibrant or long-lasting colors. But the fact that I used these dyes doesnot mean that I knew them by name. I didn’t know the specific names of these dyes or the details about using them properly. Let alone the names, there are other specifics … Read more