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Transform your wardrobe sustainably! Learn everything you need to know about upcycling clothing, from basic techniques to creative possibilities. What is Upcycling? Upcycling clothing is the process of transforming old or discarded garments into new, creative pieces with increased value and functionality. How does Upcycling...

Find solutions to common challenges when upcycling clothing and fabrics, including sewing issues, dyeing problems, fit adjustments, stain removal, and fabric reconstruction techniques. Fabric Puckering or Stretching Problem: Fabric shows puckering or stretching after alterations or sewing. Solution: Use a stabilizer or interfacing to reinforce...

You may have heard the term before but recently the concept of Upcycling has been gaining a lot of attention. Upcycling is the process of taking used materials or products and turning them into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental...

Scored at the second-hand store! Hobnail milk-glass lamp: $5. Plus a $2 lampshade with masculine, modern lines to counterpoint the lamp's old-fashioned femininity. Nevertheless, the shade required tweaking to harmonize with the lamp. The shade also had stains that needed covering. The design had to...

It's snowing here, but spring is in my heart! Used-clothing stores carry hosts of men's T-shirts in mint condition. I'm excited I figured out how to up-cycle one into a darling skirt. I am no seamstress, so I guarantee this is easy and quick! Shopping...

Upcycling is the art of making something old into something new (no need for something borrowed or something blue). Inkodye is no more, but SolarFast is here to save the day! This tutorial works even better using SolarFast than it did with Inkodye! Shopping list:...

This tale begins with a Pendleton wool shirt that had a tragic encounter with some Tineola bisselliella, wool moths, in a drawer. A holier shirt would be hard to find but it was structurally sound and well sewn despite the carnage so a rescue mission...

Hi, my name is Julie Taylor. I’m a Florida-based artist specializing in various types of fabric dyeing, upcycling, and printmaking, operating under the name Juletones. My fabric dyeing journey began almost 16 years ago when I created my first tie-dye t-shirt at a friend’s birthday...

My name is Jessica Kaufman, and I am the owner and creator of WAXON Batik & Dye Studio in Asheville, NC. I help people of all ages to make their own garment dyed, one-of-a-kind creations from upcycled clothing or new clothing. We are an open...

Hello! My name is Kara Mae and I am both an artist and musician, along with a Stay at Home Mom! This past summer I hosted a tie dye party using Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes as I wanted to upcycle my toddler’s stained clothing....

I am Nadina Barnes from Abiquiu Friends Textile Studio. I have been ordering from Dharma for about 20 years and love your company. I dye silk scarves, cotton fabrics for quilters, and recycled clothing. I mostly use procion MX , but sometimes I pull out...

My name is Rachel Takas, creator and owner of LadyTakas. I sell hand-made, hand-dyed goods such as pillows, hair accessories, overdyed upcycled clothing, and hand embroidered hoop art. I use a combination of fiber reactive dyes and eco-printing to create one of a kind patterned...

What is Fabric Painting? Fabric painting involves applying paints directly to fabric, allowing for freehand designs, illustrations, or even stenciled patterns. It offers a wide range of creative possibilities. Getting Started Some essentials you will need to get started with fabric painting. Fabric Paints: A...

With this tutorial you can make bohemian-inspired accessories using ordinary leather shoelaces just like the headband Boo wore in the second week of Project Run and Play: Shopping list: Angelus Leather Paint Angelus Duller (if you want more of a matte finish to the paint)...

Who am I?: Michelle C. Gibson, an eco-contemporary women's ready-to-wear fashion designer, and a true free spirit from Prince George's County, Maryland. What I make: Made-to-order womenswear for modern women on a mission to inspire others while pursuing their own dreams. A look made for...

My name is Susan Radke. I am the brand Seranya and own Seranya Artwear along with Seranya Studios Art Boutique. I've been creating with products from Dharma Trading for over 10 years. In addition to being a landscape design artist, I'm a self-taught fiber artist...

Martha Johnson at Plain Paper our product is handmade, and that element is important to us. We take the time to produce every piece with anticipation, excitement, and care. So many variables take effect in the end, and a slight variation in one piece of...

Greetings! We are BirchLeaf Designs - a family of four near the Yellow Dog River, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We live off the grid, making handcrafted, natural playthings that inspire imaginations, using silk, cotton, wood, and felted wool. We live, work, homeschool, create,...

Get answers to common questions about felting, including wet felting and needle felting techniques, suitable fibers, tools, project ideas, care instructions, and special methods. What is Felting? Felting is a textile art form that involves matting and pressing fibers together to create a dense and...

Mending is the process of fixing and patching clothing items to extend their life and usability. While there have always been people that mend their clothing, the practice became less common as, thanks to manufacturing, clothing became cheaper and easier to replace than fix. During...

Want vibrant color? Use Procion Dye. It's what the pros use (and those of us that are pro "wannabes"). This tutorial will show you how to achieve professional-quality tie-dye results using fiber reactive dyes. Shopping list: Dharma Fiber Reactive Dye - (Procion Dye) Cotton fabric,...

Solid color dyeing a silk scarf, wool yarn, or even your old sweater, is really as simple as simmering spaghetti. Let us show you how easy it is! Shopping list: Non-reactive pot: enamel, stainless steel Small spoons for mixing Big spoon Instant read thermometer Digital...