Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Hand Dyed Silk Scarves

Friday, November 12, 2010

Hand Dyed Silk Scarves

I'm making progress on my woven vest fabric but thought in the meantime you might like to see some of the dyeing I've been doing. These are silk scarves I ordered from Dharma Trading Company. They're called blanks, come hemmed and "prepared for dyeing", or pfd. They're dyed with procion fiber reactive dyes. I love the way the silk takes the dye, and it's always a thrill to see the final results.

The scarf above is silk crepe de chine, and you can see it has an almost suede-like texture.

This scarf is silk charmeuse, and it has a gorgeous, luxurious sheen. Dharma calls it the Rolls-Royce of silks! I love the texture of both types of silk; each has its own appeal.

This is a detail of a silk charmeuse scarf; a great example of what magically happens in the dye pot.

Oooh... now I'm in the mood to dye!

4 comments:

NancyNovember 28, 2010 at 11:52 AM
You always inspire me! Love all your work. Maybe you could do a sisters workshop next fall when we are all toghether???

Love,
Nancy
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Sarah H. Jackson, Textile ArtistSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:48 PM
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your lovely compliment.--Sarah
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UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 10:22 PM
I like very much this hand woven silk scarves. In textile mostly use now a days.

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Bushra shaikhSeptember 20, 2017 at 10:42 PM
Your music is amazing. You have some very talented artists. I wish you the best of success.
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Welcome!

Artist Statement:
Handweaving, simple or elaborate; it all begins with one thread. To sit at  my loom and throw the shuttle while witnessing the interplay of color,  pattern, and texture as it develops into cloth is endlessly fascinating.
My design process often centers on color as I work within the limitations  of the loom to stretch and explore the possibilities of color interaction.
At other times I focus on the combination of structure and fiber, using  only one or two colors, to create the desired cloth.
Whether designing for the home or one-of-a-kind garments, my weaving  reflects a passion for marrying structure, fiber, and color to produce  cloth that is unique, practical, beautiful, and just right for my intended  purpose.

About Me

An early interest in art and textiles led me to the University of Kansas where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in textile design. I started weaving again in 2005 after an almost twenty year hiatus. Some of the things I did during that time include working for a publishing company designing and writing pattern instruction for knitwear, quilting, home schooling my son, and volunteering as a Stephen minister in my church. I am passionate about weaving (everyday, if possible!), color, and texture. When not weaving, I enjoy reading, gardening, and bike riding.

I have had numerous designs published in Handwoven magazine. In January, 2012, I joined their editorial team as a technical editor, and in January, 2015, I was offered the job of weaving editor.