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Lavender Dye Recipe

A natural plant-based recipe for dyeing fabrics like cotton, wool, and linen a muted gray color. The dye is made from lavender leaves, not flowers.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Makes: 1 batch
Author: Melissa J. Will
Cost: $10

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Handfuls Lavender leaves
  • 2 Yards Cotton, wool, or linen fabric

Instructions

  • Wash fabric to remove any finishes and soak in soya milk for 48 hours prior to dyeing. Air dry after soya soak.
  • Add lavender leaves to dye pot with enough water to submerge them.
  • Simmer on heat for one hour. Turn off heat and leave to soak for one day before removing leaves.
  • Add fabric to dye pot. Top up water if needed. Simmer 30 to 60 minutes. Continue soaking until desired result is achieved. Remove excess water and hang to dry.

Notes

These instructions are from the book Seasonal Plant Dyes by Alicia Hall and used with permission from the publisher. 
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