Dyeing and Surface Design

How to use your sewing machine to add romantic details to your handmade garments. By Julicia James.

A guide to sewing and block printing a cover for your machines. By Sienna Parfitt

Create custom-dyed fabrics at home using avocados, onions, and black beans, by Alyson Provax.

Master three variations of this gorgeous dyeing technique, by Alyson Provax.

Use nature’s bounty to create beautiful fabrics, by Aneira Davies.

Create softly-printed fabric at home, by Melissa Dettloff.

A fresh take on a classic embellishment, by Katie Whittle.

Make do and mend with style, by Kat Siddle.

Create Custom Watercolor Fabrics, by Alyson Provax.

Create custom fabric at home, by Melissa Dettloff.

Add visual texture and interest to your next sewing project with the art of shibori. By Alyson Provax.

Four techniques to change the look and feel of you denim fabric.

Add another level of creativity and personalization to your sewn garments by customizing your fabric with pencil and ink. By Melissa Dettloff.

Use plants from your neighborhood and garden to create a rainbow of textiles. By Tracy Majka.

Create a lush, modern floral by scanning three-dimensional flowers.

The centuries-old techniques used to create marbled papers can be used at home to make gorgeous silks, cottons, and more. By Sarai Mitnick.

Finding elastic to match your lingerie fabric can be a pain. Learn how to create custom colors at home. By Madalynne Flanigan.

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.

Festoon your skirts with garlands of embroidered snowflakes, using just a few simple stitches.