Thursday, December 9, 2010

Indigo Dyeing, Finishing Up

The yarn I dyed Tuesday is not quite dry, but I thought you might like to see a few things that are finished.
Silk Camisole


The lower edge was tied with sewing thread over black beans.  The upper area was pleated and clipped with clothespins. 

 Woven shibori scarf.  Cotton warp, rayon chenille weft.  




Arashi (pole-wrapped) Shibori, silk crepe de chine scarf.



Silk charmeuse scarf, dyed first, pleated and folded, then clamped between two canning jar lid inserts. 


 
The indigo dyeing process involved a full day of prep work and another day to complete the dyeing, rinsing, and removal of resist threads, etc.  Lots of work, but well worth the effort! 

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