Craftwork & Fabric Project Guides

Did you know you could dye Easter eggs with Rit Dye? And, by using different techniques you can create all different textured looks! Rit Dye is nontoxic but we recommend that you use these eggs for decorative purposes only. To get started, make your dye baths. Put one cut of boiling water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3-6 teaspoons of whatever dye colors you want in a dish.

Looking for a fun Easter craft to do with the kids? Or are you looking for egg hunt goody bags? Look no further! These three super easy DIY goody bags are a great way to decorate for the holidays, are inexpensive, and can be used again and again.

It's time to start decorating for Easter! Here are some easy Easter DIY projects that are inexpensive and only take about a half an hour to throw together.

Baby blankets are great for beginner sewers and make awesome gifts. This baby blanket has two sides with a fold over border, and is super soft thanks to the Minky fabric. I chose neutral colors for either a boy or girl but you can use any cotton print or minky you like! See our Minky Fabric Product Guide for more information about working with Minky.

Burlap sunflower wreaths are very popular so why not make a burlap flower for every season? Along with the summery sunflower, I'm going to show you how to make a spring daisy, a winter poinsettia, and a flower fit for fall. These no-sew burlap flowers are perfect for hanging on the front door. They should be used in an area protected from weather. If your door's not under a porch or awning, they make great wall art too!

If you've got a faded pair of jeans that you want to revive, why not dye them? I'm using Black Dylon Permanent Dye for one pair and Denim Blue Rit All-Purpose Dye for another pair. You can use either type of dye for both denim blue and black. You can also try different colors for unique looks.

Felt is one of the oldest known textiles. Felt fabric is often used for crafts, clothing and hats, home décor, and for sound dampening in musical instruments. Rainbow felt is a fade resistant fabric made of 100% recycled polyester. It's lightweight and is mostly used for craft projects like felt flowers and scrapbooking. Premium felt is also made of recycled polyester, but is thicker and featured mold, mildew, and odor protection.

Felt is an ideal fabric for making fabric flowers because it doesn't fray and it's thick enough to create volume and shape. These felt flowers make great broaches, bouquets, or embellishments for headbands, bags, pillows, wreaths, and much more. You can experiment with different variations, like color, size, and petal shape, to make them your own. Want to get the free printable template PDF instructions?

We've tried lots of dyeing techniques in the past, but this time we're keeping it natural. I'm going to use ground turmeric and a head of cabbage to dye some unbleached muslin. I'm also adding some salt and vinegar to make it more vibrant.

Marbling's been around for centuries. It mimics a natural design that's found in stone (or a nice rib eye). You've probably seen the marbling technique used on things like end papers in a book, or in a stationary store. But did you know that you can marble fabric, too? I'm going to be using liquid Rit Dye and shaving cream to deck out some plain white pillowcases.

Since dye is one of the quickest and easiest ways to add color to a project or to an existing piece of fabric, today I'm going to be demonstrating a simple immersion technique using Rit Dye. Rit Dye is great for all skill levels because it contains a mixture of several different types of dye, making it a really great option if you want to dye something that's a blend or contains multiple kinds of fibers. For polyester and other synthetic materials, use Rit DyeMore.

Fabric dye isn't just for fabric. You can use Rit dye to stain wood and wicker as well. This adds color without covering the grain of the wood. The finish has greater texture and dimension than paint. Today, I'm staining an unfinished set of drawers.

If you want to make a comfy personalized blanket of your own and don't have access to a sewing machine, you've come to the right place. Keep warm or give cozy handmade gifts with this quick and easy DIY No Sew Fleece Blanket tutorial.

This simple centerpiece is perfect for fall gatherings, like Thanksgiving. You can also use different colors for any event really. Create an elegant look with monotone white leaves and silver branches for weddings, use pastels for a baby shower, or go with bright multicolored leaves for a birthday party. We used felt, linen, poplin, and peachskin to create different textures.

Ice dyeing is a really fun technique with unexpected and beautiful results. Cathy, Jen, and I each dyed an item using different dyes, colors, and ways of manipulating the fabric. Watch the video or read below to see how they turned out! We used Rit Powder Dye and Dylon Dye. We also have many more awesome dyeing techniques that you can find here.

Halloween is such a fun time of year to decorate or make your own costumes. In this tutorial I decided to make simple, quick, and cute projects that involve no sewing what-so-ever. Try them out and let us know how they turned out!

Burlap table runners are extremely popular for table décor, whether it's for your dining room table or a large wedding. I'm going to decorate this table runner with twine branches and fabric leaves. It would be perfect for the Thanksgiving table, but with different colors, it can be used for many occasions. For other ways to embellish your burlap table runner, try stenciling or adding ribbon. Lace ribbon is particularly popular for weddings.

With Rit All-Purpose Dye you can dye fabrics containing natural fibers, like cotton, linen, wool, or silk, and also rayon and nylon. It comes in a variety of colors that you can mix to get an infinite amount of colors. If you want to dye polyester and other synthetic fibers, see our Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye Product Guide here or read this article about all our fabric dyes. Shop all Rit dyes here. Fabrics with different fiber contents will not dye the same.

Discover the endless possibilities with Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye. Ideal for dyeing polyester, nylon, acrylic, rayon, and poly/cotton blends, it comes in a variety of colors that you can mix to get an infinite amount of shades. Read our article on fabric dye for more information about the dyes we carry. Shop all Rit dyes here. Fabrics with different fiber contents will not dye the same.

Color burlap fabric comes in a range of colors that bring brightness and boldness to a project. It can sometimes be used for practical purposes like gardening and landscaping, but is more often used for craft and decor projects like window treatments and tote bags. Shalimar and sultana burlap is available in a variety of solid colors, and you can also find color burlap in printed and metallic. Sultana burlap is a tightly woven heavy weight (11 oz) burlap with a soft finish. Shalimar burlap is similar to sultana, but has a looser weave and rougher texture.

Fabric dye is used on fabric or clothing to dye it a different solid color, or you can use techniques to create unique patterns. Rit Dye and Dylon Permanent Fabric Dye work in different ways and each have their own strengths. With Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye you can now dye polyester, nylon, acrylic, rayon, and poly/cotton blends. You can find it with our other Rit liquid dyes.

This simple tutorial shows you how to make baby burp cloths using a bit of fabric and a cloth diaper. These burp cloths make great personalized gifts for baby showers.

Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative greatly enhances the color retention of items dyed with Rit dye. Use it after dyeing but before rinsing to enhance the color and prevent fading over time. It works on cotton, linen, silk, wool, and rayon. You can also use this Rit Dye Perfection Kit which includes color remover, dye fixative, and a spray nozzle.

This felt shamrock is quick and easy to make and involves very little sewing. You can make a bunch to hang as a garland, or as decorations in a clear vase.

Koozies are great to have at home, in the car, or take to parties. This fabric koozie is sized for a bottle or can, but the insulation works for both hot and cold beverages.

Coasters are great for protecting your tables, especially if you entertain a lot. I'm going to show how to make an easy decorative coaster out of cotton fabric and batting. I chose to use holiday fabrics and make my own bias tape but you can also buy pre-made bias tape and use colors and prints that match your home décor.

If you're looking for a few quick and easy last-minute fall table decorations, we've got you covered. These projects are simple and mostly involve no sewing, perfect for thanksgiving dinner decorations!

Rust-Oleum products are great for turning ordinary objects into fun and festive decorations. These projects are fall themed, but Rust-Oleum is available in many colors to suit any season. When using these products make sure to follow the instructions listed on the can.

This fabric wreath is great to hang because it displays a range of colors and prints. There is no sewing involved, just cut and glue. If the wreath is going to be outdoors, outdoor fabric is a great option because it's water and sun resistant.

In this no-sew project I'm going to add a pop of color to this plain tray by spray painting it and adding fabric to the bottom. This is a quick and easy way to personalize an otherwise boring wooden tray.