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how to reupholster a chair

OFFICE CHAIR UPCYCLE AND SHIBORI REUPHOLSTERY PART 1

I am making over my home office/ studio space.  I was sitting in a chair that was not good for my back and I had to make a change.  I decided to go onto craigslist and find a used office chair.  I found one, but it needed to be reupholstered. This is my first reupholstery project, so buckle up for this really fun and time consuming project.

September 30, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
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how to make a shibori face mask

FACE COVERING/MASK SEWING TUTORIAL

I've detailed my step by step for making my favorite face covering/ mask pattern.  I have downloaded the pattern from the link below.  I have drafted the pattern up and down to make sizes.  The face covering in the video is an XL that I have adjusted to be bigger than the L. The best thing about this face covering is that it has ear elastics and head straps. 

September 23, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
Tags: diy diy mask fabric face covering fabric mask face covering facemask mask mask making mask pattern mask tutorial mens mask sewing shibori shibori mask tie dye tie dye mask washable face covering womens mask xl maks xl mask
how to upcycle your clothes with dyeing

Denim Dress Upcycle Shibori Tutorial

Do you have a piece of clothing or two that you love and have thought about throwing out, but you can't because you love it too much?  This denim dress is a favorite and is past its prime.  It's faded a lot and has some stains on it.  I wanted to give it a new look in hopes that it can have some more life. 

 

September 17, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
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Artist Interview Katrin Reifeiss- Talking Slow Fashion

Artist Interview Katrin Reifeiss- Talking Slow Fashion

I sat down with Kat Reifeiss to talk about making slow fashion and dyeing. She has two lines: Katrin Reifeiss and Wear Upstate. She is an experienced dyer with a line of handmade clothes and accessories. We talk about how she got started, her process and even get a little tour of her studio!
September 11, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
Tags: artist artist intervew artist studio brooklyn artist catherine ruhl interview kat reifiess onyx art studios slow fashion sustainable sustainable clothing sustainable fashion textile textile art textile art center textile artist textile artist interview textile design textile designer textile designer interview textiles upstate new york wear upstate
Indigo Tie Dye- Triangle Shibori Pattern Tutorial

Shibori for Reupholstery Fabric Tutorial

I'm re-vamping my home office (like many people) and I am going to reupholster an office chair.  Check out the video for the whole process!  
September 09, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
Tags: beginner shibori diy dyeing with indigo folding techniques home office home studio how to dye fabric with indigo how to dye with indigo indigo indigo artists indigo dyeing indigo dyeing techniques indigo kit INDIGO REVEAL indigo techniques indigo tie dye indigo tie dye chair indigo tie dye for beginners indigo tutorial office chair office make over pre-reduced indigo shibori shibori chair shibori folding shibori indigo shibori pattern shibori patterns shibori patterns with tie dye SHIBORI REAVEAL shibori tie dye shibori tutorial studio space tie dye tie dye chair tie dye equipment tie dye folding tie dye folding tutorial tie dye home decor tie dye kit tie dye materials tie dyeing to upcycle tie dyeing with indigo traditional japanese tie dye triangle triangle fold triangle shibori tutorial work from home working from home
interview with susanna taylor natural dyer

Artist Interveiw: Susanna Taylor Natural Dyer

I sat down with Susanna Taylor to talk about natural dyeing and life!  She told me all about her 7+ years of dyeing experience.  We go over learning how to natural dye in the Amazon Rain Forest, and moving out of NYC. 
September 09, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
Tags: amazon rain forest artist brooklyn grange dyeing podcast earthen warrior eco fashion fashion fashion line flower dyeing flower.dye hand dye hand dyed indigo interview kingston leaving new york leaving nyc marigold dyeing moving moving out of new york natural natural dyeing podcast raspberry dyeing shibori silk dyeing slow fashion susanna taylor sustainable fashion textile art center textile artist
tie dye with indigo kumo shibori tutorial

Jelly Fish Shibori Tutorial

August 29, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
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interview with lucy beizer natural dyer

Artist Interview: Lucy Beizer- Natural Dyer

I sit down with Natural dyer and textile artist Lucy Beizer to talk about her work.  She recaps her process, learning natural dyeing in Budapest, Hungary and her Dream Journal. 

 

August 29, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
Tags: artist artist intervew brooklyn artist crazy quilt crazy quilting creativity dream journal dye dyeing dyeing podcast eco fashion exploring creativity flower dyeing furniture upcycle hand dyed improv quilting interview luce threads lucy beizer lucy beizer natural dyer natural podcast quilting recycled textiles screen print sustainable dyeing sustainable fashion textile textile art textile artist textile artist interview textile design textile designer textile designer interview textile recycled fabric textile recycling textile upcycling textiles tie dyeing to upcycle upcycle upcycling upcycling clothes upcycling vintage
stitched shibori scarf indigo tie dye

Scarf Tutorial Stitched Shibori

his scarf is such a great piece! There are a lot of possibilities with stitched shibori and this one is pretty straight forward.  It's not the fastest pattern, but the time is worth it! I suggest stitching while watching tv or while chatting on the phone. 

August 08, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
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tie dye onesies

Onesie Dyeing Tutorial- Easy Shibori

It seems like everyone I know is pregnant or has just had a baby.  I decided to get some onesies to dye for presents.  This a really fun activity and it would be a great activity for a baby shower.  I've posted a video on my YouTube Channel- Catherine Ruhl Check it out.  If you like it, please subscribe, like, comment and share.  xoxo
August 01, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl
Tags: baby baby clothes baby present baby shower baby shower craft baby shower idea beginner shibori chic tie dye diy dyeing easy shibori folding hand dyed shibori onesies how to do shibori how to shibori how to shibori dye indigo natural dyeing onesie organic patterns with shibori shibori shibori artist shibori baby clothes shibori dyeing shibori equipment shibori folding shibori folding technique shibori folding techniques shibori for beginners shibori indigo shibori materials shibori onesie shibori onesies shibori pattern shibori patterns shibori patterns with tie dye shibori supplies shibori tie dye shibori tutorial tie dye tie dye baby clothes tie dye onesies tiedye onesie