A one day Class - I am very excited about this one! This course is for people who know the basics and want to go deeper, sell their work or are planning on it and want to create and sell with confidence. This Class will focus more on discussion and sampling rather than finished results. 

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Venue: AppleOak FibreWorks Workshop - McLysaght's Units, Unit 1, Raheen Rd, TuamgraneyCo Clare.

Date: Sunday, 25th of July

Time: 10am - 4pm

The day in detail:

Mordants importance, full mordant scope, sustainable practices, professional use versus hobby use, re-use and disposal

Dyeing Processes with and without mordants, storing left over dye, alternative immersion dye processes, successful even dyeing, Indigo on a professional level

Important practices for dye fastness, finishing off dyed textiles, care of naturally dyed textiles, aging textiles

Open discussion on the Sustainability of natural Dyeing (depending on time)

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I usually provide lunch, but due to Covid restrictions, you will have to bring your own.

To bring: An old apron and sturdy footwear (wellies or walking boots), lunch and a mug for tea or coffee

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Covid Info:

• Classes are restricted to 8 participants (Class will go ahead with a minimum of 4 participants)
• Please do not come, if you are unwell we can work out a refund option
• Please wear a mask.
• Use sanitizer when entering and exiting the workshop.
• Please bring your own lunch/cutlery and mug, tea, coffee and oat milk will be provided. 

 For directions: 

A one day workshop - teaching you how to naturally dye your own yarn & fabric using sustainable and Eco friendly methods. You will learn about mordants, the importance of plant knowledge, what your kitchen, garden & local hedgerows have to offer, how to extract dye successfully and having fun doing it!

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Venue: AppleOak FibreWorks Dye House - McLysaght's Units, Unit 1, Raheen Rd, Tuamgraney, Co Clare.

Date: Sunday, 4th of July 2021

Time: 10am - 2pm (it might go on a little longer, please allow for extra time)

All materials are provided, but if you have a small amount of yarn/fabric you would like to dye, please bring it along.

The day in detail:

Introduction to plant sources covering foraging, garden, kitchen and imported dyes
Discovering different Mordant methods for protein and cellulose fibres
Learning how to extract and dye with natural dyes
How to Influence Colours, using sustainable ingredients

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I usually provide lunch, but due to Covid restrictions, you will have to bring your own.

To bring: An old apron and sturdy footwear (wellies or walking boots), lunch and a mug for tea or coffee

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Covid Info:

• Classes are restricted to 8 participants (Class will go ahead with a minimum of 4 participants)
• Please do not come, if you are unwell we can work out a refund option
• Please wear a mask.
• Use sanitizer when entering and exiting the workshop.
• Please bring your own lunch/cutlery and mug

 For directions: 

INDIGO HYDROS VAT FOR ALL FIBRES ~ This Kit contains everything you need to dye 100-900g of natural Yarn/Fibre/Fabric.

DYE COLOUR: Blue - can be overdyed with Reseda Yellow for green or Cochineal Red for Purple.

Most natural dyes aren't immediately exhausted and you can continue dyeing several more pieces. Each new dip will result in a paler colour.
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Don't want a Kit, but just the recipe? Click here for a downloadable PDF!

SUITABILITY

Over the past year, I have noticed that many crafters use natural dye kits to dye Cotton, linen and other plant based fibres. Unknown to them, the mordanting instructions used for Wool or Silk are unsuitable for plant based fibres and often will result in pale, short lasting colours.

We have remedied that with our collection of ever growing dye kits and stand alone dye recipes. You can now choose the dye kit according to your fibre need ~ protein (wool & other animal fibres) or plant based fibres (linen, hemp, cotton)

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The DYE Kit makes a lovely present too - well packaged in recyclable cardboard, the dyes come in resealable stand up bags and the recipe is printed on strong booklet paper, which can be reused again and again.


What you will receive in this Kit:

Full and reusable Dyeing instructions

How to care for your plant dyed things care card

15g Indigo, 25g Soda Ash, 25g Hydros ~ all packaged in resealable stand up bags

MYROBALAN NATURAL DYEING KIT FOR PLANT FIBRES ~ This Kit contains everything you need to dye 100-300g of Yarn/Fibre/Fabric.

DYE COLOURS: Charcoal, Greys

 Most natural dyes aren't immediately exhausted and you can continue dyeing several more pieces. Each new dip will result in a paler colour. 
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Don't want a Kit, but just the recipe? Click here for a downloadable PDF!

SUITABILITY 

Over the past year, I have noticed that many crafters use natural dye kits to dye Cotton, linen and other plant based fibres. Unknown to them, the mordanting instructions used for Wool or Silk are unsuitable for plant based fibres and often will result in pale, short lasting colours. 

We have remedied that with our collection of ever growing dye kits and stand alone dye recipes. You can now choose the dye kit according to your fibre need ~ protein (wool & other animal fibres) or plant based fibres (linen, hemp, cotton)

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The DYE Kit makes a lovely present too - well packaged in recyclable cardboard, the dyes come in resealable stand up bags and the recipe is printed on strong booklet paper, which can be reused again and again.


What you will receive in this Kit:

Full and reusable Dyeing instructions

How to care for your plant dyed things care card

150g Mrobalan ground, 10g Iron ~ all packaged in resealable stand up bags

LOGWOOD NATURAL DYEING KIT FOR WOOL AND SILK FIBRES ~ This Kit contains everything you need to dye 100-300g of Yarn/Fibre/Fabric.

DYE COLOURS: Purple, Purple Blue

 Most natural dyes aren't immediately exhausted and you can continue dyeing several more pieces. Each new dip will result in a paler colour. 
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Don't want a Kit, but just the recipe? Click here for a downloadable PDF!

SUITABILITY 

Over the past year, I have noticed that many crafters use natural dye kits to dye Cotton, linen and other plant based fibres. Unknown to them, the mordanting instructions used for Wool or Silk are unsuitable for plant based fibres and often will result in pale, short lasting colours. 

We have remedied that with our collection of ever growing dye kits and stand alone dye recipes. You can now choose the dye kit according to your fibre need ~ protein (wool & other animal fibres) or plant based fibres (linen, hemp, cotton)

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The DYE Kit makes a lovely present too - well packaged in recyclable cardboard, the dyes come in resealable stand up bags and the recipe is printed on strong booklet paper, which can be reused again and again.


What you will receive in this Kit:

Full and reusable Dyeing instructions

How to care for your plant dyed things care card

50g Logwood Chips, 30g Alum, 5g Iron ~ all packaged in resealable stand up bags

RESEDA (WELD) NATURAL DYEING KIT FOR WOOL AND SILK FIBRES ~ This Kit contains everything you need to dye 100-300g of Yarn/Fibre/Fabric.

DYE COLOURS: Yellow & Green when overdyed with Indigo

Most natural dyes aren't immediately exhausted and you can continue dyeing several more pieces. Each new dip will result in a paler colour.
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Don't want a Kit, but just the recipe? Click here for a downloadable PDF!

SUITABILITY

Over the past year, I have noticed that many crafters use natural dye kits to dye Cotton, linen and other plant based fibres. Unknown to them, the mordanting instructions used for Wool or Silk are unsuitable for plant based fibres and often will result in pale, short lasting colours.

We have remedied that with our collection of ever growing dye kits and stand alone dye recipes. You can now choose the dye kit according to your fibre need ~ protein (wool & other animal fibres) or plant based fibres (linen, hemp, cotton)

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The DYE Kit makes a lovely present too - well packaged in recyclable cardboard, the dyes come in resealable stand up bags and the recipe is printed on strong booklet paper, which can be reused again and again.


What you will receive in this Kit:

Full and reusable Dyeing instructions

How to care for your plant dyed things care card

100g Weld, 12g Soda Ash, 30g Alum ~ all packaged in resealable stand up bags

Madder will give you a multitude of colours, from beautiful earthy reds to rich browns. It can also be mixed with other colours like cochineal. Madder was one of the earliest dye plants and was used for stunning reds in Europe before Cochineal was imported.

This recipe, PDF, walks you through the steps of home dyeing cotton or linen based yarns or fabric with Madder Dye.

 Looking for Madder dye supplies? Not sure your calculations are correct? Contact us! ~ Or pick up the Madder Dye Kit for Cotton and Linen here.

A single layered gauze or muslin, made from untreated organic cotton with a fine striped natural structure naturally dyed by us ~ semi Solid.

NOTE: Some pieces, especially the darker blues, can have markings, as shown on the last picture. Every piece is unique and some have none others have more markings. You can state in the message to seller box if you prefer less or more, otherwise we will just pick randomly. 

1 Unit ordered = 80 x 80 cm 

The individual pieces are 80 x 80 cm, but we can cut them in one long piece if you prefer, long lengths would make lovely narrow curtains, with a checkered appearance. Every 80cm will be a broad strip.

This fabric is best known as the Muslin Nappy cloth and that is its original purpose.

Material: 100% kbA (GOTS)-Cotton
Size: 80x80cm
Colour: natural
Weight :110g/sqm
Shrinkage: 5-10%
Wash: 60-90 Degrees Celcius

Certification: BIO/ORGANIC/GOTS certified by CERES-082 GOTS kbA-Cotton
Made in France

A double layered gauze or muslin, made from organic cotton with a fine striped natural structure. Versatile use as household fabric, for clothing, for diapers and wraps, for curtains & cushions. Made from untreated organic cotton with a fine striped natural structure, naturally dyed by us ~ semi Solid

Please be aware, that dye lots vary and fabrics are dyed as semi solid, with variations showing on occasion, especially in the darker blues and greens.

Material: 100% kbA-Cotton
Width: 155 cm
Colour: blue
Weight :288g/qm
Certification: BIO/ORGANIC/GOTS certified by CERES-082 GOTS kbA-Cotton
Dyed: Natural Dyes, organic when possible
Fabric Origin: France

Wash: 30-40 degrees Celsius.

*Vegan Note: Cochineal is a small louse/insect

I would love to describe Linen as the European version of Silk. The best linen is produced in Ireland, Belgium and some other European countries.

A fine and softly woven linen fabric, using oxygen bleached fibres to create a soft flowing textured cloth. This Linen fabric comes unwashed and is a little stiff for starters. Once it has been washed it will be softer and we would recommend to wash the fabric first, before sewing.

Our Linen Fabric 'Linon' is suitable for:

Clothing:
Summer clothing, skirts, dresses, Blouses, Shirts 

Homeware and Crafts:
Patchwork, Quilting, home accessories and embroidery.

Environment:
Linen can be expensive, but it is also much better for the environment. Flax plants are very resilient, they can grow in poor soil, and require very little water. What’s more, every single part of the flax plant is then used in making all types of products, from linen clothing to varnishes.

Health:
Similar to silk, 100% linen is wonderful for people with sensitive skin and those prone to allergic reactions like "prickly heat" in hot weather. For women who suffer from "hot flushes", 100% linen is the most comfortable answer in warm environments.

Care:
Linen can't and shouldn't be ironed. The creasing is part of the natural allure. The creasing also molds the garment, and in practice the more creasing there is, the less evident it becomes as the whole garment softens.
Linen loves being washed and dries much quicker than Cotton. The more it is worn and washed the softer the fabric becomes. It also lasts much longer than cotton, as it is harder wearing and a much stronger material.


In a nutshell:

Material: 100% Linen
Width approx.: 150 cm
Colour: White
Weight: 125 g/square meter
Oxygen bleached
Not pre-washed
Expected Shrinkage: 10%
Wash: 60-90 degrees Celcius

A double layered gauze or muslin, made from organic cotton with a fine striped natural structure. Versatile use as household fabric, for clothing, for diapers and wraps, for curtains & cushions. Made from untreated organic cotton with a fine striped natural structure.

Material: 100% kbA-Cotton
Width: 155 cm
Colour: natural 
Weight :288g/qm
Certification: BIO/ORGANIC/GOTS certified by CERES-082 GOTS kbA-Cotton
Fabric Origin: France

Wash: 30-40 degrees Celsius.

Made from 100% Pure Wool  ~ True Felt distinguishes itself from others by its woollier look and a slightly greater weight per meter (450g/m)

Origin: The wool comes from South American sheep breeds and the felt is produced in Europe.

The properties of TrueFelt make this material extremely suitable and safe for children’s toys 4 years and older.
Due to its heavier wait True Felt is used in interior design, wall finish, photography, upholstery and much more.

This lovely felt is also available in bigger sizes starting in 50cm steps 50x182cm; 100x182cm

Price for 1m: 67.65Euros

Bigger sizes will have to be ordered in for you, simply drop us a message and we will set it up for you.

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*Please keep in mind, that the colours can change from monitor to monitor. 

In a nutshell:

TrueFelt is made from 100% wool
TrueFelt wool comes from South American sheep
TrueFelt is produced in Europe
TrueFelt satisfies the European guidelines (REACH) for the fabricating of pure woolen products
TrueFelt is GOTS certified

TrueFelt is dyed with non-toxic and heavy metal-free dyes which satisfy the EN 71, art. 1, 2 and 3 guidelines
TreuFelt is safe for children and can be used in children’s toys
TrueFelt is machine-washable using a wool program no warmer than 30 degrees

TrueFelt can shrink just slightly, but usually no more than 5%.
TrueFelt can be ironed using an average warm temperature
TrueFelt is flame retardant and can be used for heat and sound insulation.