Nicola Gouldsmith Livres

Learn the Japanese art of shibori, including tie-dyeing, folded, rolled and sewn techniques, using indigo dye. Then make one of the 25 projects using the fabric you have created.

Color your world blue. Indigo is one of the colors of the rainbow, as easily recognized as it is fashionable. From its origins as a naturally produced dye, most common in India, to its ubiquitous appearance in blue jeans today, indigo has traveled far and wide. Nicola Gouldsmith shows you how to use indigo to dye fabric in different ways, including dip-dyeing, tie-dyeing, batik, shibori, and arashi, as well as basic plain dyeing. She then shows you how to use the results of your dyeing to make beautiful items to wear, and for the home, such as a tie-dyed t-shirt, a batik wall hanging, and a dip-dyed shawl. With the help of the clear step-by-step instructions for each project, a full section in each chapter explaining the relevant method of dyeing, and a techniques section to explain any sewing or other skills needed, you will soon be able to create your own indigo world.

Selbermachen macht Spaß! Ob Honigseife oder Lavendelshampoo, Kissen mit Applikationen oder ein Liegestuhlbezug aus Patchwork, Kerzen in Terrakotta-Töpfen, gewebte Körbe, Flickenteppiche. Der Fantasie sind keine Grenzen gesetzt, wenn es darum geht, schöne Dinge zu gestalten, die zum Leben im Einklang mit der Natur passen. Alle diese ländlichen Handarbeiten sind aus günstigen, natürlichen und leicht erhältlichen Materialien. Durch die Schritt-für-Schritt- Anleitungen kann gar nichts schief gehen. Aus dem Inhalt: Seifen, Patchwork und Quilts, Kerzen, Weben, Flickenteppiche, natürlich Färben, Wiederverwenden von alten, geliebten Sachen.