Easy Indigo Dyeing: Make Indigo Dyed Pillows by Anna Joyce

All levels | 20 min 12 sec

Introduction
Overview00:30

Materials
Materials00:59

Dyeing with Indigo
Mixing the indigo dye01:18
Grid pattern02:08
Wabi Sabi pattern02:11
Resist pattern01:51
Placing fabric in the dye bath01:30

Remove Fabric and Rinse
Remove fabric and oxidize03:57
Rinsing00:36

Pillowcase
Sewing an envelope pillowcase05:12

Taught by Anna Joyce

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Learn how to make stunning, one-of-a-kind patterns on cotton fabric using indigo dye. Anna will show you a variety of folding, twisting, tying, and painting techniques to achieve eye-catching prints and patterns. Once your fabric has been dyed, Anna will show you how to sew your printed fabric into stylish envelope pillows. Although indigo dyeing can be done indoors, it’s a perfect way to spend time with friends outdoors on a warm, summer day.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Jacquard Indigo Tie Dye Kit, 5-gallon bucket with a lid, Jacquard water-based resist, Palette, Cotton twine, Wooden dowel, White quilter’s cotton for one pillow:

a 20” x 20” square for the front and two 20” x 14” rectangles for the back
Rag
Scissors
Pins
20" x 20" square pillow insert
Apron
Sewing machine with thread to match your indigo
Iron and ironing surface
Dropcloth (for protecting floors and surfaces if working indoors)
Sink or hose to fill your indigo vat
Rack or clothesline to hang up your project to dry

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Learn how to use indigo dye on cotton fabric by making stunning, one-of-a-kind pattern on an envelope pillows
9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-step expert instruction from designer Anna Joyce
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