Hand Dyeing Heaven since 2005!

Indigo dyeing workshop – behind the scenes (part one)!

Well, you can’t run a workshop without play, er, sorry, practising first   ; )

Here’s the preparation stage.

Folding the totes using folding, tie dye and shibori patterns using all manner of found objects and gadgets (medical clamps specially purchased – not your standard cutlery tray item, even in our house!).

I’ll be using natural indigo dye and a thiox and sodium carbonate vat to dye these in the next video…..

You can buy the materials to have a go either with our indigo natural dye kit or buy the individual dyes, sodium carbonate and thiourea dioxide separately. Check out the full range here.

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Debbie Tomkies

Debbie is a textile designer, hand-dyer, author and tutor with over 25 years' experience in her field. Debbie has 4 books and over 100 articles published in major magazines and welcomes requests for articles, how-to features, technical and research articles, video tutorials and books.

Making Futures

In addiiton to being a partner in DT Craft & Design, Debbie runs social enterprise Making Futures CIC, delivering a wide range of workshops, classes, Arts Award, Artsmark and City & Guilds accredited programmes. Debbie also offers business mentoring and start-up advice to new creative enterprises.

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It's Holiday Time!

Last posting dates:

We’ll be posting those stocking fillers and last-minute gifts (we’ve all been there!) for orders placed before 12.30pm on 23rd December. However, last posting date is 21st December so it may be that orders may not arrive in time for the ‘big day’. If you need a last-minute gift or you’re not sure what to get we do have gift vouchers in the shop!

Christmas holiday

As it’s Christmas we are then taking a bit of a break and the shop will be closed until 4th Jan 2026.You may still place orders (simply close this window with the ‘X’ or escape to return to the shop) but we will not start dispatching orders until 4th January.

Thank you!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for your support and custom this year. Your support for small businesses like ours is very much appreciated.

Last but definitely not least, we wish you all a peaceful and restful festive break and hope to be able to say thank you in person in 2026!

Love, Debbie & Pete xx