Natural dye educator uses plant dyes to turn fabrics into beautiful and functional works of art

[boingboing]

Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2024/03/14/natural-dye-educator-uses-plant-dyes-to-turn-fabrics-into-beautiful-and-functional-works-of-art.html

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[anon87143080]

Unclear how well these hold up in the wash.

[szielins]

Well, at least it’s a DIFFERENT reason to toss a garment after three wears.

[GratuitousFish]

I think they hold up pretty well. My mom plays around with natural dies a fair bit (she also spins and weaves). I think it can take a lot of trial and error to find the right concentration and colors, but I haven’t heard her mention the dyes fading or running. It’s entirely possible that she’s never washed anything she’s dyed, but I don’t think so.