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With Dyeing in Plastic Bags you can create a range of colour-coordinated or graduated fabrics suitable for patchwork. Helen Deighan is an experienced dyer and teacher. Her easy-to-follow instructions and straightforward approach will put even the most inexperienced dyer at their ease.
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Dyeing in Plastic Bags |


| Introduction |
5 | Second Method - the soda is added along with the salt and the dye | |
| Chapter 1 - Before you start | 6 | Third Method - the soda is added to the fabric before dyeing begins | |
| A Word About Colour | Chapter 6 - Final Stages |
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| Dyes and Safety | Washing and Rinsing | ||
| Fabric | Drying and Ironing | ||
| Getting the Solutions Ready - Salt - Soda - Dye | Checking for Fastness | ||
| Measurements | Rectifying Problems | ||
| Chapter 2 - Plastic-Bag-Dyeing |
13 | Chapter 7 - Dyeing with Children | 52 |
| Equipment and Materials | Introduction | ||
| The Dyeing Process | Tie-and-Dye- Tee Shirts | ||
| Dyeing Times | Space-Dyed Tee Shirts | ||
| Mixing Colours | Chapter 8 - Keeping Records and Storage |
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| Chapter 3 - Graduated Effects | 23 | Record Book | |
| Plastic-Bag Method | Sample Book | ||
| Dip Dyeing | More Records | ||
| Other Ideas to Try | Hanging Storage Unit | ||
| Chapter 4 - Tie-and-Dye Techniques |
31 | Chapter 9 - Taking Things Further | 64 |
| Equipment and Materials | Tablecloth and Napkins | ||
| Folded Techniques | Dyeing Threads and yarn | ||
| Scrunching | Enhancing Dyed Fabrics | ||
| Circles | FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) |
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| Sunburst | List of Suppliers |
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| Tying Round a Drainpipe | Book List | 78 | |
| Dyeing the Tied Pieces | Workshops and Lectures |
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| Chapter 5 - Cat-Litter-Tray Dyeing |
38 | Glossary |
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| Equipment and Materials | Measurements |
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| First Method - the Soda is added after the dye and the salt |
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