Diy Dip Dyed Pillows
Dip dyeing is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, so when I came across a packet of fabric dye for about two euros, I decided to give it a try. It’s pretty easy to do and doesn’t cost much!
Things you will need:
Fabric (it has to be natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, wool or silk, I used natural color linen from Ikea)
Fabric dye
Big plastic bowl
Stirring stick
Water
Salt (check this from the instructions, the dye I used required salt)
Rubber gloves
Mix the dye according to the instruction in the package. Wet the fabric in water and squeeze the excess water out. Dip the fabric as far as you want the color to reach. Then pull the fabric out of the dye gradually, letting it sit a few minutes before pulling it further (I wanted to have a clear dip color edge rather than ombre, so I only moved it once and then let it sit). Then squeeze the excess dye carefully (remember to use rubber gloves) and rinse the fabric alternating hot and cold water until the rinsing water is clear. Let the fabric dry.
When the fabric is dry, iron it on high to improve the color durability even more. Then you can use the fabric any way you want. I made new pillows for our bedroom. 
Easy and very cool looking, isn’t it!
Have a nice weekend!
Pink!
For some reason, I’m really into light pink this spring. I like other pastel colors too, they always seem trendy this time of year. I decided to break some of the black and white in our living room with a hint of really light pink. Pillows are always an easy way to bring color, without committing to it permanently (I always get tired of color in my home quickly). Here’s some pictures:
The solid colored is from H&M Home and the stripe pillow I made myself from this cool fabric I found.
What do you think? Do you also like pastel colors in the spring time?
Diy Texture Pillow
I had some gray linen fabric that I wanted to use to make a decorative pillow. Instead of just making a basic one color pillow, I wanted to create a strong texture.
I folded and sewed the fabric so that it looks like a diamond pattern. I think it looks interesting and very rich in texture. I’m making a tutorial on how to make this, once I have the time and energy. I’ve had a bad cold the last few days and recovering takes time… But hopefully I can post it in a few weeks.
Dot Pillows For The Living Room
Just made these new pillows for our leather armchairs really quickly the other day. It’s nice to have something new to look at. I used the Trådklöver fabric from Ikea, it makes a lovely irregular pattern.
New Accent Pillow For The Living Room
Just bought this pillow cover yesterday from Ikea for 9,95 euros. I love it! The texture, the color, the pattern, all perfect…
I am an industrial design student from Finland with a passion for design, decor, and DIY. In this blog I will share my diy projects and more. Feel free to comment, I would love to hear your thoughts!
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