Seamingly Smitten: Indigo Shibori Fabric

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25 Indigo Fabric Sewing Project Ideas

I have a confession! I am completely addicted to dyeing fabric right now! For the past few months I have been trying my hand at shibori dyeing techniques and simply cannot stop! It is such an amazing process to watch unfold (literally)! From the moment I make the indigo vat and watch the changes take place inside my vat, I am awe struck! I begin with white Kona cotton and cut it into fat quarters. Then I choose which technique to use. I can fold them, clamp them, hand stitch patterns, ice dye them or even dye a full yard in a small batch of indigo. Watching the color change from yellow when it comes out of the vat, to a gorgeous and vivid blue, seems like a small miracle every time it happens! And repeating the process after it oxides for 20 minutes only deepens and darkens the blue. I love triple dipping! The blue is phenomenal! I am going to be adding Indigo Shibori 100% cotton Fabric in full yards, fat quarters and scrap bundles to the shop soon!

Here are 25 ideas on what to do with indigo shibori fat quarters and scraps! I hope you find that inspiration you need to grab some fabric and get sewing!!

25 Indigo Shibori Sewing Project Ideas

1. Couch Pillows These make a statement! I love that they do not have to match in order to go on your couch. You can use a fat quarter to make a pillow front and another for the back!

2. More Shibori Pillows - These look AMAZING with a fat quarter front and a solid back. You could even use two different patterned fat quarters so you could have two different looks! Flip them around when you want a new style!

3. Tea Towels (love this idea!) One fat quarter would make one hand towel! These would look beautiful in any kitchen!

4. Hand Dyed Indigo Tote Bag This looks beautiful with the leather but would be pretty without it, too! The varying depths of color make it stunning.

5. Zippered Bag or Clutch You can find the best part on the fat quarter and use it as a statement to your one of a kind zippered bag!

6. Dress This is one of the pictures that first inspired me to start dyeing fabric! Grab a full yard and make a dress for your little one or a skirt for yourself!

7. Shirt You could mix and match a solid with a patterned print!

8. Patchwork Skirt I love how they contrasted this with a small printed black fabric and fun trim!

9. Purses - So proud of my mom! She actually made and quilted this purse. It even has a few zippers! She did a great job breaking up the patterns and accenting the purse to get just the right look!

10. Embroidery Hoop Decorations These would look fabulous in a sewing room!

11. Quilts! Any quilt lover would love to use fat quarters or even the scrap bundles to make a one of a kind design! Cut them into strips, make your own binding...the pattern designs are endless and no two quilts will ever be alike!

12. Just loved this inspiration board.

13. Placemats Host your next dinner party in style! A fat quarter would be perfect to make a placemat! Guaranteed to be a conversation starter!

14. Large clutch with leather strap

15. Skirt No one else would have one like it!

16. Shibori Poncho

17. Sundress A flowy sundress in this bright blue indigo is fun!

18. Little Girl's Dress Since this fabric is 100% cotton the possibilities are endless with the clothes you can make! Think dresses, shorts, skirts, bowties and more!