Hi Reader, I hope you had a great weekend! Today I am popping into your inbox because I have some important information to share so that you avoid the most common mistakes when it comes to natural dyeing and eco printing!!!! So, let's get right into it! 🌺The first most common mistake is choosing the wrong dyes. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to choose good natural dyes (both for dyeing and printing) you need to work with dyes which have good inherent dyeing properties to them, otherwise its like trying to squeeze water out of a rock. If you want to discover which are the 10 best natural dyes you need to choose to create bright colors that last on fabrics and yarns you can sign up for the FREE TRAINING HERE! 🌺The second most common mistake is not to mordant your fibers appropriately, which means mordanting your cellulose fibers (cotton, linen) differently than your protein fibers (silks, wools). To learn more about mordants and why we need to use them in out natural dyeing and eco printing practices you can check out these articles: The importance of using a mordant in natural dyeing Best mordants for eco printing fabric 🌺The third most common mistake is not working with natural fibers. This is super easy to avoid by simply checking which is the fiber composition of your yarns and fabrics. A super simple trick is to do a simple fiber test. To learn how to perform a fiber test check out this article: I have 7 more mistakes to share with you... so if you are wondering what they are, you can find out here🌹🌹 So...that's all from me today, I am sending you lots of creative hugs and wishing you a fabulous start to the week!🤩🤩 XOXO Victoria |
Welcome to the eco friendly world of natural dyeing and eco printing on fabrics! Discover the 10 BEST NATURAL DYES you need to be using (for fabric and yarn)…so that you can create bright natural pinks, reds, yellows and purples that ACTUALLY last and don’t wash away - AND START UPCYCLING AND TRANSFORMING OLD CLOTHES AND FABRICS!
Hi Reader, I am so beyond excited!!!! The DIY Sustainable Fashionista Society is finally live and launching into the world TODAY!!! 🎉🌸 This membership has been in the works for a long time... it’s the culmination of over 20 years of experience in natural dyeing, sewing, eco printing, upcycling, and sustainable fashion-making—combined with all the feedback, ideas, and dreams shared by our amazing course students. 💛 Here’s the backstory…After welcoming over 3,000 women into my natural dyeing,...
Hi Reader, Most eco printers believe that they can only print on fabric using leaves and flowers during the spring and summer months… As a result, they limit their eco printing production to just half of the year—which means missing out on 6 whole months of creating beautiful, natural prints! But what if I told you there are different ways and techniques that allow you to achieve vibrant, colorful, and long-lasting prints—even in the depths of winter? I’ve just released a FREE training where...
Hi Reader, You’re too creative and brilliant to struggle with inconsistent results or let natural dyes feel like an uphill battle. Natural dyes don’t have to be complicated, messy, or leave you frustrated. Done wrong, they can: 😞Waste your precious time and resources. 😟Leave you with dull, uninspired results. 😞Make you question your abilities and creative vision But here’s the truth: Natural dyes aren’t the problem—it’s the way you’ve been taught to use them. Introducing … The Natural Dyeing...