The complete guide to shibori dyeing, packed with techniques, designs and inspiration.

Written by shibori artist Jane Callender, this beautiful, practical guide to stitched shibori contains both traditional and innovative stitch techniques, a guide to dyeing and an inspirational collection of Jane’s work.
The book is broken into three sections: technique, pattern and dyeing. A wide range of stitch-resist techniques – worked on their own or combined with other shibori methods – are all carefully explained with photography and illustrations. Instruction is given on how to take techniques further to develop motifs for pattern or a unique art textile. The recipe section has clear guidance on preparation and procedure and ensures shibori resists in a broad spectrum of colour on natural fabrics. Natural, organic and synthetic indigo vat recipes are given along with natural dyes and fibre-reactive dye recipes. All the jewel-like colours can be used alone or in combination with indigo.
This comprehensive resource book contains all the information a beginner will need to get started. It is also packed with innovative techniques and ideas that will surprise and inspire the experienced textile artist.

Written by expert shibori teacher Jane Callender, this beautiful, practical book is packed with both traditional and inventive stitch-resist techniques, a complete dyeing guide and an inspirational gallery of Jane’s work. This book contains all the information a beginner will need to get started - including tips on dyeing in small spaces and a guide to all the necessary health and safety considerations - but is also packed with innovative techniques and inspiring designs that will appeal to the experienced textile artist.

The book is broken into three sections. The first shows you all the key stitch-resist techniques you need - from the basics right through to creating intricate designs – and all are clearly explained with photography and illustrations. Learn how to create a range of different shibori styles, oversew, make circles and other shapes, use grids, double needles, stencils and caps, bind fabrics, work with machine stitch, use fabric buffers and incorporate appliqué.

The second section shows you how to use motifs to create pattern: learn how to create and position designs, including traditional arrangements such as Karamatsu and Tatewaku, create composite designs and get tips on how to plan your own patterns.

Finally, the book contains a complete guide to dyeing – it contains recipes, tips and advice so that you can get the very best from every dye bath you make. Learn how to dye with both natural and synthetic indigo, in organic and synthetic vats. Also choose from a wide range of natural dyes, iron rust and dazzling Procion dyes, which can be used in combination or alone for amazing effects.