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How to Make a Block-Printed Machine Cover
A guide to sewing and block printing a cover for your machines. By Sienna Parfitt -
Natural Dyeing
Create custom-dyed fabrics at home using avocados, onions, and black beans, by Alyson Provax. -
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Shibori Dyeing
Add visual texture and interest to your next sewing project with the art of shibori. By Alyson Provax. -
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Printing Polka Dots on Knits
Add another level of creativity and personalization to your sewn garments by customizing your fabric with pencil and ink. By Melissa Dettloff. -
An Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Use plants from your neighborhood and garden to create a rainbow of textiles. By Tracy Majka. -
Design a floral fabric with your scanner
Create a lush, modern floral by scanning three-dimensional flowers. -
The Art of Marbled Fabric
The centuries-old techniques used to create marbled papers can be used at home to make gorgeous silks, cottons, and more. By Sarai Mitnick. -
How to dye your own elastic
Finding elastic to match your lingerie fabric can be a pain. Learn how to create custom colors at home. By Madalynne Flanigan. -
3 ways to paint a bag
Create a customized bag by painting on leather and faux leather. Use any of these three methods to make a bag that’s completely unique. -
Embroidered snow flurry
Festoon your skirts with garlands of embroidered snowflakes, using just a few simple stitches.
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