Tie-dye involves folding or crumpling fabric with string or rubber bands to create patterns with dyes. Tie-dying gets messy, so make sure to wear gloves and use a plastic drop cloth. There are endless ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

How can I dye textiles naturally? I’ve spent the past year learning how to create custom colors using marigold and coreopsis. I picked these two flowers because of their brilliant colors, though you ...

There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

Three days ago, the CDC officially set forth recommendations that everyone, regardless of whether they’re showing symptoms or not, should wear cloth face coverings in public settings. While there’s ...

Tie-dyed tops = cute. What's not cute? Dingy, yellow-stained white tees that, while still technically wearable, don't exactly motivate you to get moving. Instead of throwing out your old T-shirts, ...

People have been dyeing fabric and fibers with plants for thousands of years, and you can too! In fact, chances are that you have plenty of plant material in your garden, refrigerator, and pantry to ...

Madder root may just be one of the oldest natural colorants in the world with deep connections to history, herbalism, and art. This part of the madder plant gives fabric a beautiful and vibrant red ...