*** This item is made to order and will be ready to ship or pick-up 7-10 business days from time of order. The Dye Kit for Sewists is perfect for someone who loves sewing and is excited to create their own fabric to sew with! Following the instructions in The Modern Natural Dyer, you will follow three different pathways in dyeing fabric: eco-printing with flowers, sewing a dress before dyeing, and dyeing fabric before sewing. These are the projects included:Flowers At My FingertipsField and Forest DressWanderlust Bag By working on these projects you will learn:+ the difference between fiber types+ to naturally dye protein-based and cellulose-based fibers+ to plan for projects+ to work efficiently and effectively + to combine natural dyeing extracts to create a wide-range of color+ which plants found in the garden and forest make great dye plants + and how to dye and print with these plants+ to dye garments + and more! The Dye Kit for Sewists contains: Fabric and ThreadWool flannel fabric (1/4 & 3/8 yard)Cotton fabric (1/8 yard)Linen fabric (1 1/2 yard)Button & craft thread Scour, Mordant, and Color ChangersDishwashing detergentSoda ashAluminum potassium sulfateAluminum acetateCalcium carbonateFerrous sulfate Natural DyesWeldLogwood ToolsMini-whiskVerb pencilWooden dowel + a packet of dye flower seeds! To complete these projects, you will also need:The Modern Natural Dyer book5 & 16 quart stainless steel potFlowers (marigolds, dahlias, cosmos, etc)Whole dyestuffs (eucalyptus, oak galls, etc)Measuring cupTongsThermometerGlovesSewing tools for each project *Purchasing this one large kit, rather than a series of smaller kits, you will save over 25%. SHIPPING NOTES:+ Dye kit will ship 7 - 10 business days from time of order + CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS EMAIL US for a shipping quote.+ For more shipping information please see our shipping page
