A Beginner's Guide to Dyeing and Sewing: 12 step-by-step lessons and 21 projects to get you started - Softcover

Lubin, Clémentine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782215557 ISBN 13: 9781782215554

Publisher: Search Press, 2017

Synopsis

Whether you’re looking to refresh, transform or personalise your clothing, soft furnishings or fabric accessories, or to dye fabric so that you can create brand-new items, this book has you covered.

This simple but rich and informative book contains everything you need to know to start dyeing. It shows you how to create 12 dazzling dye effects – from tie-dyeing and dip-dyeing to creating checks, lines, droplets and bubbles – and then shows you how to put them into practice to create 21 gorgeous sewn projects, ranging from bags and pillows to towels, scarves and clothing.

It offers advice on dyeing printed fabrics and working with a base colour, as well as guidance on washing and maintaining dyed fabric. The dyeing techniques are created either in the washing machine, by hand or in the microwave, and clear instructions are given for each method. The book focuses on readily-available chemical dyes, but the dye effects could transfer to natural types as well. All the sewing steps are explained clearly, with handy illustrations to provide clarity where necessary.

About this title

About the Author

Clémentine Lubin is in love with sewing. She is the author of numerous titles with Marie Claire Books: L’Agenda Couture Singer (2016), Je couds pour ma fille (2016), Coudre pour l’école (2016), J’apprends à coudre des robes et des jupes (2015), J’apprends à coudre des hauts (2015). She is also one of the authors of the best-seller A Beginner's Guide to Machine Sewing (2013), a reference book to learn sewing. 

From the Back Cover

Customise, modernise and transform fabrics with this easy guide to dyeing and sewing.

Textile dyeing is a versatile way to bring new life to clothes, linens and other fabrics. Learn to create 12 different effects, from tie-dyeing and dip-dyeing to creating lines, bubbles and geometric checks. Dye by hand, in the washing machine or even in the microwave. All the techniques are clearly explained and there are 21 gorgeous, colourful projects to try out your new skills, from pillows and tableware to clothing and accessories.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782215557
• ISBN 13: 9781782215554
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128