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Natural Dyeing- Indigo Henna Vat
I’m back today with another dye post! After my adventures with lac a few weeks ago I was ready to move on to Indigo. I bought all my supplies way back in November but with my injury wasn’t able to use them. I was super excited to give a henna vat a go since I’ve…
Natural Dyeing: Lac
This past weekend the weather was perfect, sunny and breezy, so I broke out the dye pot and did some fun natural dyeing! I had a bunch of pieces waiting for the dye pot that I had planned on dyeing back over the winter holidays. Unfortunately that all got put on hold with my injury.…
Avocado Dyed Marcy Tilton Pants
These are my new favorite pants! I love the wide leg silhouette that tapers with two lower leg pleats, the fitted and darted waist in front with an elastic band in back (so comfy!) and all the seaming details. Plus giant pockets! And the hemp is so light and soft after washing and drying…
Indigo Dyed Jeans- Finally Completed!
I’ve been working on these jeans for about a month, so I’m really excited to have them finally completed, especially before the warm weather hits Florida! I was really getting concerned that I wouldn’t have a chance to wear them this season. Plus they’re just in time for February’s Smarty Pants Challenge over at The Monthly…
February Sewing Plans!
I’ve been taking a step back this week and focusing again on my big sewing projects and wardrobe planning. Last week’s Kids Clothes Week Challenge was a lot of fun, but it wore me out! I’m just not used to sewing so much at once, definitely needed a breather. I can’t believe I sewed all…