• stacked fabric
  • jelly jars with dye

Discover the Magic of Jelly Jar Fabric Dyeing

Hand-dye your own fabrics using easy recipes and simple kitchen tools without stressing about color theory knowledge. Fiber artist and quilt designer Sam Hunter, C&T author of Quilt Talk, explains how to transform plain fabrics into vibrant ones. Get the inside scoop on the best hand-mixed fabric dyeing recipes, and how to use kitchen items like cups, spoons, and jars to create one-of-the-kind dyed fabrics you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

In this course, you will learn how to create a 24-step color wheel of dyed fabrics in either bright or muted shades from just THREE basic fabric dyes. You will also learn how to make 6- and 8-step dark-to-light gradations of one color. Sam includes a special section in this course dedicated to muted colors like ochre, eggplant, olive, cranberry, and rust, all presented in a captivating 24-step color wheel. 

Use the knowledge of Sam’s dye recipes to create unique colors and make personalized projects even more special. From the thrill of mixing colors to the satisfaction of seeing them come to life, this course offers endless opportunities for expression. Embrace the joy of creating unique dyed fabrics that reflect your individuality and unleash your inner artist. With the help of Sam, you'll be the proud owner of your very own fabric store in no time!

What you will learn

  • Create and Hand-mix fabric dyes with easy-to-follow recipes

  • Learn how to fill jars with fabric and dye

  • Learn how to dye six to eight fabrics of the same hue, ranging from dark to light

  • Step-by-step instructions on how to get a 24-step bright rainbow color wheel of fabrics, in either bright tones OR muted tones like olive, cranberry, and rust shades

  • Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Jelly Jar Fabric Dyeing

Create bright and muted shades of fabric from just THREE basic fabric dyes.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction

    1 Video 1 Text 1 Download

  • Overview of the Color Wheels You Can Create

    2 Videos

  • Equipment, Chemicals and Fabrics Needed

    3 Videos

  • Preparing for Dyeing

    3 Videos

  • Dyeing Your Fabrics - Bright Color Wheel

    2 Videos

  • Dyeing Your Fabrics - Muted Color Wheel

    2 Videos

  • Dyeing Your Fabrics - Gradation

    2 Videos

  • Wrapping it Up

    3 Videos 1 Text