Foolproof Fabric Dyeing

by Linda Johansen

Overview

Ultimate dyeing reference guide. Get info on all of the basics you need to dye fabric, including necessary tools, the best dyes, which fabrics to use, additives, precautions, and more—all in one handy reference tool! Dyeing expert Linda Johansen offers a full overview of the process, including special tips and techniques for tricky colors. The compact size is perfect to take along to a class or to the fabric store to match complementary fabrics and materials. And the hidden wire-o binding will allow the guide to lay flat next to your work surface for easy reference.

• Dyeing is addictive! You'll come back to this must-have guide over and over
• Complete and easy-to-follow recipes for every shade and hue for each color of the spectrum
• Includes directions for Dharma and ProChemical dyes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617459665
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	07/30/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	523
File size:	67 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Linda Johansen learned to sew at age seven and currently teaches quiltmaking workshops. Her hand-dyed fabrics, commissioned art quilts, and fabric bowls and boxes are sold through several shops around the Northwest. She and her husband live in Corvallis, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Basic Information 8

Precautions 8

Tools 9

Dyes and Additives 10

Fabric 12

Getting Started 12

The Dyeing Process 14

Making the Liquid Dye 14

Making the Soda Ash/Salt Solution 14

Special Color Information 15

General Dyeing Instructions 16

Keeping Records 21

Rainbows 22

Clear Dark Rainbow 22

Clear Light Rainbow 24

Muted Dark Rainbow 26

Muted Light Rainbow 28

Yellows 30

Clear Yellow, Dark to Light 30

Cleat Yellow to Clear Purple Complementary Cross 31

Clear Yellow to Clear Purple Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 32

Clear Yellow to Black, Dark to Light 35

Clear Yellow to Black 38

Clear Yellow-Orange, Dark to Light 39

Muted Yellow, Dark to Light 40

Muted Yellow to Muted Purple Complementary Cross 41

Muted Yellow to Muted Purple Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 42

Muted Yellow to Black, Dark to Light 45

Muted Yellow to Black 48

Muted Yellow-Orange, Dark to Light 49

Oranges 50

Clear Orange, Dark to Light 50

Clear Orange to Clear Blue Complementary Cross 51

Clear Orange to Clear Blue Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 52

Clear Orange to Black, Dark to Light 55

Cleat Orange to Black 58

Clear Orange-Red, Dark to Light 59

Muted Orange, Dark to Light 60

Muted Orange to Muted Blue Complementary Cross 61

Muted Orange to Muted Blue Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 62

Muted Orange to Black, Dark to Light 65

Muted Orange to Black 68

Muted Orange-Red, Dark to Light 69

Reds 70

Clear Red, Dark to Light 70

Clear Red to Clear Green Complementary Cross 71

Clear Red to Clear Green Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 72

Clear Red to Black, Dark to Light 75

Clear Red to Black 78

Clear Red-Violet, Dark to Light 79

Muted Red, Dark to Light 80

Muted Red to Muted Green Complementary Cross 81

Muted Red to Muted Green Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 82

Muted Red to Black, Dark to Light 85

Muted Red to Black 88

Muted Red-Violet, Dark to Light 89

Purples 90

Clear Purple, Dark to Light 90

Clear Purple to Muted Yellow Complementary Cross 91

Clear Purple to Muted Yellow Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 92

Clear Purple to Black, Dark to Light 95

Clear Purple to Black 98

Clear Blue-Violet, Dark to Light 99

Muted Purple, Dark to Light 100

Muted Purple to Clear Yellow Complementary Cross 101

Muted Purple to Clear Yellow Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 102

Muted Purple to Black, Dark to Light 105

Muted Purple to Black 107

Muted Blue-Violet, Dark to Light 108

Blues 109

Cleat Blue, Dark to Light 109

Clear Blue to Muted Orange Complementary Cross 110

Clear Blue to Muted Orange Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 111

Clear Blue to Black, Dark to Light 114

Clear Blue to Black 117

Clear Blue-Green, Dark to Light 118

Muted Blue, Dark to Light 119

Muted Blue to Clear Orange Complementary Cross 120

Muted Blue to Clear Orange Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 121

Muted Blue to Black, Dark to Light 124

Muted Blue to Black 126

Muted Blue-Green, Dark to Light 127

Greens 128

Clear Green, Dark to Light 128

Clear Green to Muted Red Complementary Cross 129

Clear Green to Muted Red Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 130

Clear Green to Black, Dark to Light 133

Cleat Green to Black 136

Cleat Yellow-Green, Dark to Light 137

Muted Green, Dark to Light 138

Muted Green to Clear Red Complementary Cross 139

Muted Green to Clear Red Complementary Cross, Dark to Light 140

Muted Green to Black, Dark to Light 143

Muted Green to Black 145

Muted Yellow-Green, Dark to Light 146

Blacks 147

Black #39, Dark to Light 147

Black 602A, Dark to Light 148

Black 608, Dark to Light 149

New Black, Dark to Light 150

Specialty Dyeing Techniques 152

Ombré 152

Twist 154

Layering 155

Using Dry Dye Powder 156

Rolling on a Rope 156

Painting with Thickened Dyes 157

Pleat and Dip 158

About the Author 159