natural dyes
Haslam 1940’s Pajamas with Embroidered Patch Pockets
I’m back today with a super fun make- these 1940’s Haslam PJ’s with Embroidered Patch Pockets! These are a very wearable muslin made up in some French Twill I naturally dyed with Sappanwood Sawdust. I wanted to make a practice set before sewing up my fancy pj’s in a blue gingham check fabric. I figured…
Naturally Dyed Robe and Bias Slip
Over the summer I did quite a bit of dyeing using indigo, avocados as well as some floral bundles. That part was easy but figuring out what I want to make with those is always harder. The color was so subtle on both, and not in my usual color palette. The softer colors seemed perfect…
Summer Natural Dyeing
One of the plus sides of spending the summer entirely at home was a bit more time spent experimenting with natural dyes! My husband bought me an indigo kit from Botanical colors back at Christmas that I finally got some time to try my hand at. I also did a bit more avocado dyeing and…
Avocado Dyed Shift Dress
This dress has morphed and changed so many times since I started it last year. I wasn’t sure if I was going to share it on the blog- it was damaged the day after I shot these images and is currently unwearable. Luckily I have a few months to figure something out before I can…
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Spring is in the air! The Tabebuia trees are in full bloom here in Florida. The bright yellow trumpet-like flowers are so beautiful, though fleeting! Our Easter holiday traditions have slowly gotten more eco-friendly along with my interests in natural dyeing and natural living. The kids have pink and blue wire baskets that I fill with reusable eco-grass and…