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How to Dye Fabric with Acorns: A Slow Natural Dye Method

Acorns can produce warm beige and brown colours on fabric. Their tannins also respond to iron, which can shift those

Autumn is my favourite time of year. I enjoy horror films and books, soups, stews, tea and, of course, quilts.

My quarterly process for sorting second-hand textiles, washing them in batches and turning them into a usable sewing stash. Before

After updating my sewing binder with a new quilted cover and planning pages, I decided that my natural dyeing records

Finding the right zip is often easier than finding it in the exact length a project needs. The colour, finish

Choosing a zip can become confusing surprisingly quickly. One listing describes a metal zip, another an invisible zip, another an

Before I cut any fabric, I read through the pattern instructions carefully. This gives me a clear picture of the

PDF sewing patterns make it possible to download a pattern and begin working with it at home. Before the pattern

For a while now, my sewing notes have been getting increasingly disorganised. I write things down. I record measurements, fabric