Explore sewing togther
I recently decided to upgrade from my Brother sewing machine to a fancy computerized one, and boy oh boy did I encounter a steep learning curve! There are far too many options, brands, and price points to hone in on a machine quickly.
One of the biggest issues I have with acid dyes, is the pre-made color selection. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a huge range, but the colors are never quite what I want.
Today I’m going to walk you through the process of creating a supplemental warp pattern starting with a standard weaving draft. This whole adventure started with this inspiration photo.
There are many choices for adding color to fabric, the two main categories being dyes and inks. Dyes will soak into the fabric, creating a bond, while inks sit on top of the fabric.
Like most people who do fiber arts, I have a stash of one-off skeins. Some of these are leftovers from projects, while others are special skeins picked up at fiber shows across the country.
