Son Dance Ministry - Fabric Dying

One of my other passions besides dancing for the Lord is quilting. I began doing fabric dyeing for my quilts. Now it has spilled over into dyeing silk for streamers and flags. I offer fabric dyeing workshops in my home for those wanting to learn the techniques I use in dyeing silk for streamers, flags or garments or dyeing cotton for quilting.

This workshop is designed to give you a background on the use fiber reactive dyes as applied to natural fibers such as silk, cotton or rayon. Fabric dyeing is a two-day process. The first part will be in my home and the second day I will give you instructions on how to complete the process in your own home. I have to warn you, it is a messy business. For all those creative souls who want to put their creativity to use, write me for more information.

For all who want to try dyeing on your own, I sell a book that will be of great help.

Fabric Dyeing for Beginners
by Vimala McClure
This book is a great guide for beginners interested in learning how to dye fabric. I have used some of her techniques in dyeing cotton and silk. Luminous fabrics with exciting patterns can be made in only two or three hours following a cookbook approach and step-by-step photos. Illustrated with examples of fabric swatches and quilt blocks, techniques including tie dyeing, fold dyeing, Shibori-like dyeing, and overdyeing are demonstrated in an easy-to-understand format.-Price $19.95