Tutorials
I simply adore everything about this one from dyeing the silks with the kids to using them for all kinds of creative play. Love it!
Hand Dyed Playsilks Tutorial at Raising Olives
"Psst. Have you heard about playsilks? Playsilks are one of the most open-ended, imaginative “toys” available. Our children use playsilks as dresses, scarves, hats, veils, skirts, shirts, belts, baby doll blankets and slings, streamers, flags, stretchers, handcuffs, peek-a-boo blankets, props for dancing, forts, tents and houses. Kool-Aid dyeing your own playsilks is simple and it’s a fun and interesting project to do with your children..." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make A Zumba Belt
Make an upcycled dancing belt from silk scarves Tutorial at Flash Fit Trainer Blog "I love the idea of Zumba belts. I love the idea of wearing jingly Zumba belts for other dance programs too. I also have a stack of silk scarves that I’ve collected...
- Tutorial - How To Dye Yarn With Madder
Pot and tools should be used exclusively for dyeing Tutorial at Solene Knits Blog "I just received a case of big natural wool and decided to start again experimenting with natural dyeing. I dyed a skein with a mixture of plants called "henné noir" but...
- Tutorial - How To Make Butterfly Wings
Perfect for imaginative play and dress up Tutorial at The TipToe Fairy Blog "In our home, imaginative play is very important. Each of my children has had a dress up box full of clothing, silks, hats, jewerly, and all kinds of accessories when they...
- Tutorial - How To Make A No Slip Baby Doll Blanket
Dolls slipping out of their blankets? *gasp* No more! Great idea! No Slip Baby Doll Blanket Tutorial at The Little Apple Seed "My youngest daughter is almost 2 and always has trouble keeping her baby dolls wrapped up in their blankets. I came up with...
- Tutorial - How To Create Modern Tie-dye
Yep, definitely a toned down version. I love that she gives us five different methods. This would be so fun to do with the kids. Modern Tie-Dye Tutorial at The Craft Begins "Don’t get me wrong, I love tie-dyed shirts just as much as anyone who went...
Tutorials
Tutorial - How to Make Hand Dyed Playsilks
I simply adore everything about this one from dyeing the silks with the kids to using them for all kinds of creative play. Love it!Hand Dyed Playsilks Tutorial at Raising Olives
"Psst. Have you heard about playsilks? Playsilks are one of the most open-ended, imaginative “toys” available. Our children use playsilks as dresses, scarves, hats, veils, skirts, shirts, belts, baby doll blankets and slings, streamers, flags, stretchers, handcuffs, peek-a-boo blankets, props for dancing, forts, tents and houses. Kool-Aid dyeing your own playsilks is simple and it’s a fun and interesting project to do with your children..." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make A Zumba Belt
Make an upcycled dancing belt from silk scarves Tutorial at Flash Fit Trainer Blog "I love the idea of Zumba belts. I love the idea of wearing jingly Zumba belts for other dance programs too. I also have a stack of silk scarves that I’ve collected...
- Tutorial - How To Dye Yarn With Madder
Pot and tools should be used exclusively for dyeing Tutorial at Solene Knits Blog "I just received a case of big natural wool and decided to start again experimenting with natural dyeing. I dyed a skein with a mixture of plants called "henné noir" but...
- Tutorial - How To Make Butterfly Wings
Perfect for imaginative play and dress up Tutorial at The TipToe Fairy Blog "In our home, imaginative play is very important. Each of my children has had a dress up box full of clothing, silks, hats, jewerly, and all kinds of accessories when they...
- Tutorial - How To Make A No Slip Baby Doll Blanket
Dolls slipping out of their blankets? *gasp* No more! Great idea! No Slip Baby Doll Blanket Tutorial at The Little Apple Seed "My youngest daughter is almost 2 and always has trouble keeping her baby dolls wrapped up in their blankets. I came up with...
- Tutorial - How To Create Modern Tie-dye
Yep, definitely a toned down version. I love that she gives us five different methods. This would be so fun to do with the kids. Modern Tie-Dye Tutorial at The Craft Begins "Don’t get me wrong, I love tie-dyed shirts just as much as anyone who went...