Handmade Patchwork Wall Hanging with Naturally-Dyed Textiles

A course by Rebecca Rigg , Textile Brand

Textile Brand. Seignosse, France.
Joined September 2021

Learn the foundations of natural dyeing with kitchen food waste and transform upcycled fabrics into unique patchwork wall hangings ready to display in your home

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770 students
Audio: English
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Learn the foundations of natural dyeing with kitchen food waste and transform upcycled fabrics into unique patchwork wall hangings ready to display in your home

Color surrounds us everywhere. Natural dyes can be found as close as the kitchen—in the form of food —in a garden, or even in your local supermarket. Rebecca Rigg uses them to create sustainable homewares and accessories via her brand Marram, which she started in collaboration with her mother. Their work has been featured by Home Magazine, Food 52, The Zoe Report, Etsy, and more.

In this online course, Rebecca teaches you how to create a patchwork wall hanging from scratch, with natural textile dyeing. Explore a variety of materials and techniques for naturally-dyeing textiles, and learn how to reuse old linens. Upcycle, recycle, and create ethical yet stylish contemporary homewares!

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 25 downloads

The Fundamentals of Dyeing
7 minutes, 14 seconds
The Tools and Materials
5 minutes, 59 seconds
Inspiration and Colour Palette
6 minutes, 19 seconds
The Sketch of the Patchwork
11 minutes, 45 seconds
Preparing the Fabric
17 minutes, 10 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (25)
  • 770 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 25 additional resources (13 files)
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  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Sew a decorative wall hanging by hand for your home, using naturally-dyed fabric.

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to dye fabrics and create patchwork works of art.

Requirements and materials

Basic hand sewing skills and experience with a sewing machine are required.

In terms of materials, you will need onion skins, pH-neutral soap, fabric, cooking pots, kitchen scales, rubber gloves, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.


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Rebecca Rigg

A course by Rebecca Rigg

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Textile Brand

Rebecca Rigg is a natural dyer based in France. She grew up in a family of artists and was particularly encouraged to pursue her creativity by her mother.
She went on to study art textiles at school and take weekend courses in crafts at an open university while experimenting with sewing, crochet, and more in her spare time.

In 2015, after discovering and falling in love with the indigo dye technique, Rebecca created Marram in collaboration with her mother – a textile brand specializing in mindful, one-of-a-kind homewares and accessories. Together they sell everything from cushions to natural dye kits via their online shop and have had their work featured by Home Magazine, Food 52, The Zoe Report, Etsy, and more.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Introduction to Natural Textile Dyeing

    • The Fundamentals of Dyeing
    • The Different Types of Fabrics and Fibers
    • The Tools and Materials
  • U3

    Designing the Patchwork

    • Inspiration and Colour Palette
    • The Sketch of the Patchwork
  • U4

    Dyeing the Fabric

    • Preparing the Fabric
    • Different Plant Pigments
    • Dye Variations
  • U5

    Creating the Wall Hanging

    • Cutting the Fabric for Sewing 1
    • Cutting the Fabric for Sewing 2
    • The Quilt Sandwich and Patchwork
    • From Patchwork to Wall Hanging
    • Ideas for Other Homewares
  • FP

    Final project

    • Handmade Patchwork Wall Hanging with Naturally-Dyed Textiles

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Handmade Patchwork Wall Hanging with Naturally-Dyed Textiles. Craft course by Rebecca Rigg

Handmade Patchwork Wall Hanging with Naturally-Dyed Textiles

A course by Rebecca Rigg
Textile Brand. Seignosse, France.
Joined September 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (25)
  • 770 students