Today I am going to outline some very basic and useful tips for shibori sewing. To help make your shibori easier and more successful. This is based on my many years of creating shibori stitch resist fabrics. Here are my basic rules to making a success of sewing shibori patterns in fabric which I have learnt …
10 terrific tips for shibori sewing. What everybody needs to know. Read More »
Let me show you how to create a circle pattern scarf in shibori. This is a design I love. I like wearing infinity scarves and make a lot of them in lovely bright colours. Let me share with you how I make this simple and effective pattern. Step by step 1. Fabric You will need …
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I receive many emails asking me questions about shibori stitch resist, particularly what is the best colour for shibori. I thought I would share some of these FAQs with you and my answers. They may be the very questions you are asking yourself. This will help you in your shibori work. It is always good …
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I want to share with you all the marvellous indigo shibori design created at another remarkable weekend at The Kingcombe Centre in deepest Dorset. It was a rainy weekend with small bursts of sunshine but that didn’t deter the 8 keen, creative people gathered for the two and a half days. Some superb work was …
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Hi as autumn truly sets in here let’s look at some simple ori-nui patterns for you to make. I just love the simplest of shibori stitches and what can be achieved. Here I am going to show you 3 ori nui patterns. I will show how this simplest of shibori stitches can give stunning results. …
Simple and Straightforward Ori-Nui Patterns for You to Make Read More »
I recently was lucky enough to be asked to design a large drum lampshade to light the central display area for the Artworks Gallery in South Brent, Devon. The gallery wanted to create to create a lovely warm glow as you looked through the window, consequently I decided on a gold colour. The design of …
This lovely little flower was decorating the garden of the holiday home I was in for a week. It inspired me to create a simple shibori flower design. I started by doing some sketches of the flower and choosing the shape I liked the most. This cornus flower is a simple design to create using …
A Surprisingly Simple Shibori Flower for You to Create. Read More »
Nothing quite as enjoyable and satisfying as creating shibori circles and diamonds. Just with small variations such lovely designs can be created. I am going to look at some brilliant pieces made on some of my indigo and shibori workshops. They will show you how a simple variation in spacing can create interest and pattern. …
Hints on How to Sew Variations in Shibori Circles and Diamonds Read More »
Let’s explore this simple awase ori-nui stitch and how it can be made to create some beautiful patterns and designs reflecting the natural world. One of the basic building blocks of shibori design is the stitch ori-nui. The stitch we are looking at today, awase ori-nui shibori, is a slight variation on the ori-nui stitch. …
Easy Designs for You to Create in Shibori with the Awase Ori-Nui Stitch. Read More »
Inspired by the fact that anytime soon the dandelions will start appearing here are instructions to make a stitch resist dandelion. I always think they add a beautiful bright colour to hedgerows and verges. I have to admit they are a bit of a nuisance when they come up in the “wrong” place! Instructions for …
Make Your Own Stitch Resist Dandelion Seed Head in Sophisticated Tie Dye. Read More »
