Summer Berry Collection | Yarn Dyed Fabric
As a new designer I wrongly assumed using only organic fabrics would add another layer of complexity to the already overwhelming task of sourcing wholesale fabrics for my knitting project bags.
In fact, it simplified the process and made it much less overwhelming.
You might have found this in your own crafty endeavors. When you have even one constraint, such as yarn weight, finding a pattern and getting started gets infinitely easier.
Who knows where to start when you could do, well, literally ANYTHING.
Small Batch Organic Fabric Production
Early on in my search, I discovered this fabulous yarn dyed organic fabric which is the perfect weight for the bottom of my knitting project bags.
Before the fabric reaches my home studio it has already been in the hands of some very skilled craftspeople.
The fabric is produced in small batches by artisans in Kerala, India, who weave the fabric panels by hand using small powerlooms.
Eco Friendly Yarn Dyed Fabric
The green and grey fabrics are yarn dyed which means the yarn is dyed before weaving.
Two different shades can be used for the warp and weft which gives the fabric this beautiful duotone.
Can you spot the lighter and darker shades of green?
The organic cotton is dyed using low-impact dyes which are safe for the workers and water used in the process is reused to water crops, as it is filtered and treated before it leaves the dye house.
Any waste filtered from the water is dried in the sun and used as a fertiliser.
Will you be bold and add the new green Summer Berry knitting bag to your collection, or is the classic grey more your style?
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