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Immersion Dyeing with Protein and Cellulose Fibers

Here are links to dye instructions and recipes that were referenced in the Dye Basics Teach in on Monday:

Dye Safely Information

Immersion Dyeing on Cellulose Fibers

Immersion Dyeing on Protein Fibers

Images above:

a few snapshots from the dye basics teach in last class, plus some color samples of how different fibers take differently using the same dye

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Marathon Monday: Sewing Machine Introduction, Embroidery & Dye Basics

Monday is a busy class session where you will be introduced to the following new information:

1.) How to use a sewing machine with Fiber Lab Tech Megan

2.) Embroidery Basics, watch this youtube video to learn 7 easy stitches to get you started exploring this fun process...

3.) Immersion Dye Basics with Fiber Reactive Dyes (cold dyes) for use on cellulose fibers like cotton.

4.) Immersion Dye Basics with Acid Dyes (hot dyes) for use on protein fibers like wool, silk and nylon.

Images from top:

sewing machine parts infographic

an embroidery stitch sampler

Immersion dye bath mixing shown here for Fiber Reactive dyes on cotton