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

[@megwilkinson2501]

if you mordant your fabric in pomegranate skins 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!!

[@carolines2088]

​@fromcarlyb and if you wish to batik it or tie-die it, use kitchen string, not rubber bands, they break open in the boiling water.... (learned from experience!!! 😊)

[@wytchwayforest]

won't the pomegranate affect the color?

[@megwilkinson2501]

@@wytchwayforest sorry I wasn’t clear, only pomegranate skins not seeds.

[@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!!

[@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

[@renbdesigns]

Avocado pits are great for a hot pink!

[@avamae9185]

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

[@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.

[@bea6987]

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

[@fromcarlyb]

me too!!!

[@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.

[@plantbasedspoon]

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

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!!

[@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

[@debbiewilson5029]

You make me smile!😊😊

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

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

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you mate!!

[@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!

[@KateMeadley]

Obsessed with your work!!

[@fromcarlyb]

[@TruFlyFox]

I must stop watching your videos....My pocketbook cannot handle buying all the amazing patterns you inspire me to buy. (I am just kidding of course!! I have been binge-watching, enjoying them all and bookmarking all the patterns for later purchase)

[@laurineeng]

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

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you so much!!!

[@LovesRock]

Love the sleeves!!

[@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!!

[@ashleighramirez7633]

I think you’re right! The natural dye is something else entirely. Cannot be bought at the store anymore

[@fromcarlyb]

Totally!!

[@CrownedLily]

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

[@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

[@beebedoe]

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

[@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!

[@o0oAl3Xo0o]

23:20 😂

[@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.

[@karawilson5642]

GORG

[@moda78z]

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