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    More Shibori! Suji Dyed Felted Shawl

    Updated: Aug 14, 2020 by Annette Browning

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    In case you haven’t noticed, I’m on a dyeing kick! Specifically, Shibori Dyeing.

    Did you see Part 1 on Kumo Dyeing a Silk Scarf? So many dyeing techniques, so little time! (Apparently I’m on a pink kick, too which is pretty funny if you know me)

    Unfortunately, I’ve had to rejoin the ‘real world’ and get a ‘real job’ (meh!) so I don’t have as much time to play and blog. That’s ok, though, it’s a good thing. And I’ll share as many of these goodies with you guys as I can.

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

    Part 2 of the Shibori Series is a technique called Suji Dyeing. It’s pretty simple, really, but can produce some beautiful results! I dyed one of my cobweb felted shawls (See the tutorial here) but you can use any wool, alpaca, mohair or silk fabric.

    (This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, Fiberartsy may receive a small commission)

    Supplies needed:

    – Wet Felted Shawl orSilk Shawl or Pashmina
    – Jacquard Acid Dye (I used Pink)
    – Thick yarn or string (preferably synthetic)
    – Vinegar
    – Dye pot (used only for dyeing)
    – Stove or Hot Plate

    I cobweb felted a shawl (like this) using fine, white Wool Roving, Silk Roving or Sliver and some Angelina Glitz for a bit of sparkle.

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

    First thing you have to do is prepare your shawl by soaking it in warm vinegar for about 30 minutes. The vinegar changes the PH and allows the dye to bond with the fabric and make it wash-fast. Squeeze out the excess vinegar and lay your shawl flat.

    Folding

    Now we fold. I folded my shawl in half lengthwise and then folded it lengthwise again. Next, I carefully accordion folded it.

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

    Tying

    Tie the string at one end and then tightly wrap it around the length of your folded shawl.

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

    Dyeing

    Now you’re ready to dye. Mix up your dye according to package directions.

    At first I thought I would paint the dye on ….

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

    but then I decided it would be better to submerge the fabric in the dyestock to better penetrate the layers.

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

    Set your dye by steaming or simmering according to the dye directions. Let cool and rinse well.

    What do you think? You like?? What Dyeing Techniques have you tried?

    More Shibori, Suji Dyed Felted Shawl, Fiberartsy.com

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    About Annette Browning

    Annette is a long time fiber artist and former alpaca farm owner. She shares her love of dyeing, felting, crochet and knitting as well as other craft projects.

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    Comments

    1. Jess says

      September 15, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      This is so cute!

    2. Jess says

      September 15, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      This is so cute!

      Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

      • Annette says

        September 16, 2014 at 7:32 am

        Thanks Jess!

    3. sarah sofia knepp says

      September 24, 2014 at 10:23 am

      This is so creative and functional! You brought me back to my tie dye days as a kid. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

      • Annette says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:13 pm

        Get back out there and tie dye! It’s so much fun

    4. max says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      That really turned out pretty! Going to have to give this a try!

      • Annette says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:13 pm

        Thank you so much 🙂

    5. Michelle says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      This looks like fun and the results re very cool. I bet my Home Economics students would have loved to do this!

      • Annette says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:12 pm

        I bet they would!

    6. Kisa Johnson says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      Very pretty! I know a bit of people who like to dye things like this. I’ not much of a shawl or scarf person, but you made this look really pretty. 🙂 I think my oldest would love something like this, but in green.

      • Annette says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:12 pm

        Thanks Kisa, it’s pretty easy actually

    7. Dawn @ Pin-n-Tell says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      What a neat technique! You have inspired me 🙂

      • Annette says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:11 pm

        that makes me happy 🙂

    8. Priya says

      September 25, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Dyed Shibori looks beautiful!

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