making a chore coat from $4 calico & turmeric (natural dye & sewing!)

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Sewing a chore coat/jacket I've been dreaming of for a while using some naturally dyed calico cotton, a (mainly) self-drafted pattern & my grandma's hand-me-down mismatching buttons.
I really hope you enjoy this one! Lots of love!
Timestamps:
intro:
lil thrift haul!: 1:51
natural dye: 4:05
pattern drafting: 7:57
making it!: 11:16
final thoughts: 21:08
grand reveal: 23:19
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Sewing on a Juki DDL 8700 & My Lock 644D overlocker
Fav domestic machine: Singer Heavy Duty
Snips from Fiskars
Shot on Sony Alpha zv-e10
Hi! My name is Carly & I’m a self taught creative exploring all things sewing, crochet & textiles! I’m especially excited by secondhand fabrics, using fabric scraps & all things wild, wholesome & delightful. Thank you for being here & if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a message. Lots of love.
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[@AnnTilleyHandmade]

Omg I just GASPED when you said my name. I feel like Beyonce lol. ALSO if you do the Magic Pants in the thicker canvas, they’ll fit tighter so if the XS seems a little big, the thicker canvas will help them tighten up. Can’t WAIT! You’re awesome!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahaha I am the Ann Tilley fangirl!!!! Oh that's great to know!!

[@megwilkinson2501]

if you mordant your fabric in pomegranate first it will make your turmeric colourfast.🧡⭐ also anything that is botanically dyed I recommend drying inside out in the shade, my favourite thing to dye with is brown onion skin.

[@fromcarlyb]

YOU'RE A HERO AND YOU'RE AMAZING!!!! thank you!!

[@debbiewilson5029]

You make me smile!😊😊

[@sewingbug]

For your collar issue, I would suggest doing the collar first and then the front facing. This will give that nice corner without having to open up your collar seams.

[@fromcarlyb]

HEY EVERYONE!!! Hit me with your favourite natural dyes if you have some!! I would love to learn more... And as always... what's everyone working on today?!

[@heathermade7294]

I was just looking at the ZW work wear jacket earlier today! Also turns out that my library has a copy of Brigitta's zero waste patterning book! Currently knitting on a gama vest from Manos del Uruguay (highly recommend).

[@lamiaa8122]

Cherry blossom branches! It dyes the fabric pink! I am hoping to trying them out this spring -from the northern hemisphere

[@no-wire-hangers]

For those of you who came here for sewing it starts at 11:07. You're v welcome.

[@fromcarlyb]

hahaha WE NEEDED THIS!!!!!! there was so much to chat about hahahah

[@avamae9185]

your energy is so so wonderful!! love it when you come out with a video - and that jacket! so cool!!!

[@ag5415]

Love watching your process! I had the same discovery years ago when visiting my grandmother in Palau (South Pacific - Micronesia). Turmeric was grown all around the house for cooking and medicine as well as specifically making turmeric oil with coconut oil. I grated the fresh root and grabbed a few random items I had with me such as cotton bra , undies and socks to dye. They became a beautiful turmeric yellow. Then I decided to use Tide laundry powder to wash / rinse. They became an almost burgundy rust / red dirt color. Still beautiful but unexpected at the time.

[@KateMeadley]

Obsessed with your work!!

[@fromcarlyb]

[@plantbasedspoon]

this looks so amazing!! I love the colours and the subtle alternating striped💛

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!!

[@bea6987]

The jacket turned out so great! Curious to see how the colour fades 💛

[@fromcarlyb]

me too!!!

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

This was such a fun make! I love how this turned out! So cheerful

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you mate!!

[@saneminotaur]

The turmeric dye worked beautifully! The jacket turned out so great; so colourful and fun. I love hearing about your plans for different fabrics and existing articles of clothing; your enthusiasm is really inspiring. Really excited for upcoming video with those amazing cushion covers you're going to turn into pants!

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much!! Heheh I just get very excited about future projects. Thanks for watching!

[@saneminotaur]

@@fromcarlyb any time! Your excitement is contagious

[@laurineeng]

Wooww she is beauty and suit you so well!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you so much!!!

[@indiabilly]

I love your creativity ! The stripes are fabulous, any natural dyes I have tried turn out mud colour but I would love to try indigo dye because the blue is beautiful xx

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you!!! indigo sounds delightful!

[@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas]

Hey Carly, cool video. I love natural dying. I have a bunch of lichens growing on my property, and I want to dye a white sheet with them. Your jacket is great!! If it fades, you can always re-dye it in hopes that the contrast remains. Keep sharing, your creativity feeds my creativity!! 🎉

[@fromcarlyb]

I have never heard of a lichen!! How exciting! What colour does it produce? Thank you so much also!!

[@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas]

Lichen is a moss that grows here in California. It is a dusty green color, and depending on the type harvested, the color can be different shades of gold and some purples. If you google it, there are charts to see the results.

[@CrownedLily]

Our weather couldn't be more differnt right now. It's 24℉/-5℃ with 5 inches of snow on the ground.

[@beebedoe]

hi Carly! I was wondering which machine you recommend? Love the jacket!

[@lz738]

Those dyed colors came out amazing! So beautiful. I'm about to try dying some drab and faded bras that I have with beet juice. 🤞🤞🤞And that hem split technique is amazing - that's a game changer. Can't wait to try it!

[@siobhananto6148]

Beet juice is a "Fugitive dye". it looks so pretty going down the drain. Cannot fix the dye with mordant. At best, you may achieve a weak & faded off-white/ish yellow. Heartbreaker.

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much! Good luck!!

[@karawilson5642]

GORG

[@lisbetfredslund4994]

Dear Carly. What a beautiful coat and dye job! Looks fabulous :) The apron-thingy you're wearing, is that self made? I love that and want to make it myself, but I'm a little unsure about how to tackle drafting it. Take care!

[@moda78z]

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