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A little more mokume
Mokume on folded cloth.
HAND-DYED SHIBORI ZIPPER POUCH
Date: SUN, JULY 31ST, 1-4 PM
Optional Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop Add-On: SAT, JULY 30TH, 1-4 PM
Level 1 Sewing: No prior sewing experience is needed, but it is suggested.
During this intro to shibori + sewing series, students will have the option to hand-dye their shibori idigo fabric the day before and sew it up into a lined zipper pouch the next day. We will cover shibori indigo dyeing techniques (optional) and sewing techniques. This workshop series has the option to take either part as a stand-alone workshop or take both workshops for a discount!
(Optional) Day 1: Intro to Shibori Indigo Dyeing - $50 + $10 Materials
Saturday, July 30th, 1-4pm
This intro to Shibori dyeing workshop is designed to make learning how to dye your own fabric fun & easy! Shibori is a Japanese technique of binding, stitching, and clamping fabric to create pattern when indigo dye is applied. No experience is necessary, just come ready to learn and get your hands dirty (or blue)! Join Ellie in this hands-on class where you will learn the basics of this unique method of dyeing fabric.
Day 2: Intro to Sewing Shibori Zipper Pouch - $55 + $10 Materials
Sunday, July 31st, 1-4pm
During this workshop Ellie Lum will lead you in using your hand-dyed shibori fabric to construct your very own lined zipper pouch with leather zipper pull tab! You will learn how to sew zippers, insert a liner, and use quick-set metal rivets. Leave with a beautiful shibori zipper pouch that you made with your own two hands!
Sewing Skills Learned
- Machine basics such as threading the machine, winding a bobbin, and how to handle the machine
- How to sew zippers
- How to insert a liner into a zipper pouch
Workshop Package: Sale $100 (Save $10)
- Dye + Sew Workshop Package: Includes Both Days (7/30 + 7/31, 1-4pm)
Project Kits: $5 - $10
- When you select the workshop + materials package, the materials fee will be added. All zipper pouch fabric is shibori linen exterior with cotton liner.
- Project Kits include: 9" brazz YKK zipper, leather zipper pull (pre-cut), metal brad, cotton pouch liner fabric and optional hand-dyed shibori fabric.
Class Location: Klum House Workshop // 6006 N Oberlin St, Portland, OR
Teacher Bio
Class Cancellation Policy
Student Testimonials
What to Bring
- We provide all materials and project kits.
- If you have mid-length rubber gloves, please bring them.
- We suggest bringing a closed-top water bottle to hydrate during class + any snacks you think you might need.
Select Photo Credit: Annika Bielig-Bussmann
HAND-DYED SHIBORI ZIPPER POUCH
Date: SUN, JULY 31ST, 1-4 PM
Optional Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop Add-On: SAT, JULY 30TH, 1-4 PM
Level 1 Sewing: No prior sewing experience is needed, but it is suggested.
During this intro to shibori + sewing series, students will have the option to hand-dye their shibori idigo fabric the day before and sew it up into a lined zipper pouch the next day. We will cover shibori indigo dyeing techniques (optional) and sewing techniques. This workshop series has the option to take either part as a stand-alone workshop or take both workshops for a discount!
(Optional) Day 1: Intro to Shibori Indigo Dyeing - $50 + $10 Materials
Saturday, July 30th, 1-4pm
This intro to Shibori dyeing workshop is designed to make learning how to dye your own fabric fun & easy! Shibori is a Japanese technique of binding, stitching, and clamping fabric to create pattern when indigo dye is applied. No experience is necessary, just come ready to learn and get your hands dirty (or blue)! Join Ellie in this hands-on class where you will learn the basics of this unique method of dyeing fabric.
Day 2: Intro to Sewing Shibori Zipper Pouch - $55 + $10 Materials
Sunday, July 31st, 1-4pm
During this workshop Ellie Lum will lead you in using your hand-dyed shibori fabric to construct your very own lined zipper pouch with leather zipper pull tab! You will learn how to sew zippers, insert a liner, and use quick-set metal rivets. Leave with a beautiful shibori zipper pouch that you made with your own two hands!
Sewing Skills Learned
- Machine basics such as threading the machine, winding a bobbin, and how to handle the machine
- How to sew zippers
- How to insert a liner into a zipper pouch
Workshop Package: Sale $100 (Save $10)
- Dye + Sew Workshop Package: Includes Both Days (7/30 + 7/31, 1-4pm)
Project Kits: $5 - $10
- When you select the workshop + materials package, the materials fee will be added. All zipper pouch fabric is shibori linen exterior with cotton liner.
- Project Kits include: 9" brazz YKK zipper, leather zipper pull (pre-cut), metal brad, cotton pouch liner fabric and optional hand-dyed shibori fabric.
Class Location: Klum House Workshop // 6006 N Oberlin St, Portland, OR
Teacher Bio
Class Cancellation Policy
Student Testimonials
What to Bring
- We provide all materials and project kits.
- If you have mid-length rubber gloves, please bring them.
- We suggest bringing a closed-top water bottle to hydrate during class + any snacks you think you might need.
Select Photo Credit: Annika Bielig-Bussmann
HAND-DYED SHIBORI ZIPPER POUCH
Date: SUN, JULY 31ST, 1-4 PM
Optional Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop Add-On: SAT, JULY 30TH, 1-4 PM
Level 1 Sewing: No prior sewing experience is needed, but it is suggested.
During this intro to shibori + sewing series, students will have the option to hand-dye their shibori idigo fabric the day before and sew it up into a lined zipper pouch the next day. We will cover shibori indigo dyeing techniques (optional) and sewing techniques. This workshop series has the option to take either part as a stand-alone workshop or take both workshops for a discount!
(Optional) Day 1: Intro to Shibori Indigo Dyeing - $50 + $10 Materials
Saturday, July 30th, 1-4pm
This intro to Shibori dyeing workshop is designed to make learning how to dye your own fabric fun & easy! Shibori is a Japanese technique of binding, stitching, and clamping fabric to create pattern when indigo dye is applied. No experience is necessary, just come ready to learn and get your hands dirty (or blue)! Join Ellie in this hands-on class where you will learn the basics of this unique method of dyeing fabric.
Day 2: Intro to Sewing Shibori Zipper Pouch - $55 + $10 Materials
Sunday, July 31st, 1-4pm
During this workshop Ellie Lum will lead you in using your hand-dyed shibori fabric to construct your very own lined zipper pouch with leather zipper pull tab! You will learn how to sew zippers, insert a liner, and use quick-set metal rivets. Leave with a beautiful shibori zipper pouch that you made with your own two hands!
Sewing Skills Learned
- Machine basics such as threading the machine, winding a bobbin, and how to handle the machine
- How to sew zippers
- How to insert a liner into a zipper pouch
Workshop Package: Sale $100 (Save $10)
- Dye + Sew Workshop Package: Includes Both Days (7/30 + 7/31, 1-4pm)
Project Kits: $5 - $10
- When you select the workshop + materials package, the materials fee will be added. All zipper pouch fabric is shibori linen exterior with cotton liner.
- Project Kits include: 9" brazz YKK zipper, leather zipper pull (pre-cut), metal brad, cotton pouch liner fabric and optional hand-dyed shibori fabric.
Class Location: Klum House Workshop // 6006 N Oberlin St, Portland, OR
Teacher Bio
Class Cancellation Policy
Student Testimonials
What to Bring
- We provide all materials and project kits.
- If you have mid-length rubber gloves, please bring them.
- We suggest bringing a closed-top water bottle to hydrate during class + any snacks you think you might need.
Select Photo Credit: Annika Bielig-Bussmann
INTRO TO SHIBORI INDIGO DYEING
This intro to Shibori dyeing workshop is designed to make learning how to dye your own fabric fun & easy! Shibori is a Japanese technique of binding, stitching, and clamping fabric to create pattern when indigo dye is applied. No experience is necessary, just come ready to learn and get your hands dirty (or blue)! Join Ellie in this hands-on class where you will learn the basics of this unique method of dyeing fabric.
You will walk out with a new empowering skill and 2 Shibroi dyed 100% cotton tea-towels (Dimensions: 28" x 28") that you dyed during class that can be used as tea towels or made into pockets for a tote bag or throw pillow.
Class Fee: $50
Today and yesterday was a combination of things. Saturday and Sunday is the Shibori Fusion workshop at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. There might be a spot of two left but you will have to check with them. Sign ups are through the museum. So that means a lot of preparation this week.
We are focusing on using silk and color (as opposed to the indigo workshops I often teach there). I could have just ordered silk and been done with it, but I see these workshops as an opportunity for teaching more than just shibori dyeing. So in that spirit, the last couple of days have been busy taking apart old silk kimono and nagajuban.
These are some in progress of dismantling. Such careful stitching, some even sewn with twisted silk thread. Handsewn french seams…the drape of the silk…the sheerness of the lining silks. Each one yields 12-13 meters and if lined twice that of two different silks. a few stains here and there but nothing that will be noticed after dyeing. In any case these will be pieces that will be practiced on and hopefully used in a future project. So a day spent with these pieces pulling threads, ironing and organizing- all the time thinking about how we will be dyeing them. No need for new fabrics when these ones already exist. I hope to build an appreciation in the participants for these fabrics. After sorting, cutting, ironing and bundling-they really are lovely!
kimono silk bundles ready for eager dyers!
Most of these are from interior kimono and nagajuban so are off white or very pale in color-easily over-dyed. They are also very soft as they were to be worn close to the skin as opposed to the outer kimono layers. They have their own spirit from previous owners and the spirit of each dyer will add their own imprint to the cloth.
Other things going on here include the shipping of lots of orders. I put out a lot of silk shibori ribbon scrap bags this week to clear out the scrap box. Thanks to all who ordered the scrap samples to play and create with- Buddy overseas all the final inspection of orders here:
Inspector Buddy
a perfect 6 pack
I closed the etsy shop until next week- need a little break from that to concentrate on the workshop and wholesale orders for a bit – look for it to reopen in a week…or so. I have some fun little ideas I also want to play with and need a little mental space in which to do it. I hope I can find some!
In addition, I finally heard back from the city on their approval of my re-landscaping plan which conforms to their Lawn to Garden water saving plan. So I went to Home Depot to buy some heavy black plastic which I will lay down and cover with free mulch from the city yard to kill off the lawn- or what is left of it. It will take at least a month to kill off this way but worth it. Apparently, most everyone else will be doing it another way and Home Depot has stocked up to take advantage:
name your poison
3 hour weedkiller-good grief!
Apparently we never learn…
I know I promised an introduction to Squirrelly Gurl for those who haven’t yet met her but this got in the way first. Next time-for sure.
more on the spirit of a thing... Today and yesterday was a combination of things. Saturday and Sunday is the Shibori Fusion workshop at the…