Stitched shibori

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Shibori is an ancient Japanese resist dyeing technique. We have already skimmed the surface of how Itajime Shibori is made. Today we will aim to do the same with Nui Shibori. ------ With Nui Shibori, one stitches the sections where they don't want dye to penetrate. This is the one technique where the artist has comparatively more control over the final out come. Using this technique, one can achieve forms and definite lines on the fabric. ------ To begin with, it is always good to have a…

Annabel Wilson shares inspiration for your stitched shibori work by near and far friends who love shibori.

Machi by Debbie Maddy... As we've been doing the past few weeks, we've asked the designers to share the inspiration for their collections, quilts and how they create their designs. It is amazing how different everyone’s work is and how the fabric lines are created. This is how my "shibori" fabrics begin - white fabric and tons of stitches. The magic starts when I mix the indigo vat and start the dyeing process. Just the beautiful iridescent blue on the top of the indigo makes me happy. My…

Shibori Folding Techniques | realized it is very different from Japanese fabric Shibori technique ...

I have been wanting to have a go at playing with shibori circles since someone did something like this on one of my workshops. There are 6 different circle patterns to explore and learn how to make here. Each different […]

I think I have mastered the Komasu Shibori technique. I’ve got an ok from Glennis to make this simple tutorial to share with you. The Komasu Shibori looks beautiful after it is dyed. To my s…

Join us for a unique, week-long retreat where we will immerse ourselves in an indigo shibori dyeing practice with artist Teresa Misagal. We will stay on a gorgeous seaside farm on the Maine coast where hiking, swimming and gardens are just outside of your bedroom door. Your days will be spent in the studio, and […]

3 simple patterns to make. Today I am going to look at how to create designs using one particular stitch resist shibori technique, maki-age shibori. This technique of binding and stitching fabric to create stylised natural motifs was first developed […]

Hi..it is Marsha from coolquilting again...with a shorter post than last week!! So, if you want more detailed info on the stitching and dyeing processes, check out last Saturday's post. Most of my curved stitched shibori for this week is based on the traditional Japanese larch or Karamatsu design. This traditional design is stitched on single folds in the fabric to produce alternating rows of concentric circles. When doing the stitching for the larch design, the threads can be either tied…

A blog full of ideas and detailed how to instructions for shibori sewing, to help you learn maki-age shibori. Be inspired to learn this interesting stitched shibori technique. Follow Annabel Wilson's clear step by step instructions. She is an experienced shibori artist and loves helping others create with shibori.

The items on this page can be downloaded. They do not include a template or stencil. These downloadable instructions will enable you to achieve the stitched shibori (tie dye) motifs and patterns shown. They do not include information on the knots required which are available as a separate sheet. The images below show results on 100% cotton poplin after indigo or iron rust dyeing. As the technique can be used on other fabrics and dyes they do not include dye recipes. Bear in mind the results…

Discover the various different Japanese textiles crafts used by Rob Jones from Romor Designs. Find out about Shibori resist dyeing, Katagami stencilling, Sashiko embroidery, Kogin embroidery and Boro mending