Tutorial: Custom fabric prints with fabric dye

I can’t count how many times I’ve left the fabric store disappointed because I couldn’t find the fabric print I had in mind when I went there. How can they have a building full of fabrics, and not have the one I want?

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has a solution. She made her own fabric prints using fabric dye and a washable glue resist technique. She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did it. Go to part 1 to find out how to make a custom stripe. Go to part 2 to find out how to make more complex motifs.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!