Embrace Your Unique Beauty: How I Dyed My Linen Fabric with Avocado Skins and Pits

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Friend, if you’re like me, you love a good DIY project. Something about it feels so empowering and rewarding, doesn’t it? And when it comes to fashion, one of the most exciting things you can do is to create your own fabric color. I recently dyed a piece of linen with avocado skins and pits, and I’m thrilled to share the process with you!

My Journey to a Perfect Mauve

Prior to dyeing, I washed my linen fabric and used alum as a mordant. This critical prep step helps the dye adhere to the fabric. After simmering the fabric in the alum solution, I hung it out to dry.

I’d been saving avocado skins and pits for a month—around 16 in total. These organic waste items were added to a pot of boiling water where they simmered for about six hours. The result was a unique dye bath that held the promise of a wholly original color.

The linen was then immersed in the dye bath where it soaked up the color. After a day, I was a tad disappointed with the result. The color didn’t seem flattering against my skin tone—a crucial factor when creating clothing.

But, there’s always room for tweaking in DIY projects. I added the fabric back to the pot, this time with some baking soda. It’s a nifty trick that shifts the dye to a more pink hue. After some more soaking, the fabric transformed into the lovely mauve color I had initially envisioned. It was a beautiful dusty rose shade that complemented my skin tone perfectly. Not too bright, not too dull—just right.

The Final Result

I finally wrung out the fabric and saved the remaining dye for future projects. Then, the fabric was hung up to dry. Washing and drying it afterwards revealed a beautiful, stable color that I absolutely adored.

Following this process, I plan on crafting a dress from the fabric. You can follow along with me through my future posts as I share the steps of turning this custom-dyed linen into a unique fashion piece.

Key Takeaways

  • **Material:** Avocado skins and pits can be used to dye fabric. Their organic nature makes them an eco-friendly option.
  • **Color:** The dye produced a lovely mauve color. However, the initial color may vary, and adjustments might be needed.
  • **Fit and Style:** The color resulting from my avocado dye was flattering against my skin tone. Always consider how the color will look on you.
  • **Size:** Ensure you have enough fabric for your intended project. It may shrink slightly during the dyeing process.
  • **Fashion Style:** This DIY method allows for a lot of creativity, so you can create a color that’s uniquely you.
  • **Purpose:** The fabric I dyed is intended for a dress, but you can dye fabric for any clothing item you desire.
  • **Price:** This DIY method can be cost-effective, especially if you regularly consume avocados.

Remember, fashion is about celebrating your unique beauty. It’s about feeling confident and empowered. With this DIY project, you can create a piece that truly represents you.

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Until next time, stay fabulous!

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this is how I dyed my linen fabric with avocado skins and pets I washed my fabric first and then I used alum as a mordant I put it in the pot and boiled it for a while and then I hung it to dry I added all the avocado skins and pets to the pot which was about 16 that I’ve been saving for a month I boiled it for a while this is after boiling it for 6 hours I think and it was the color I wanted so I strained it out and I added the linen to the dye bath and I let it soak for a while um yeah this was the next day I was not super happy with the color didn’t seem like it was flattering against my skin tone so I added it back to the pot and I added some baking soda which actually makes the dye more pink so I added it back in and soaked it for a while and then it turned turned into this lovely mauve color that I had been going for in the first place so yeah it looks a lot more flattering against my skin not so baggy you know I really love it so I rung it out and I’m saving the dye for future projects and then I hung the fabric to dry this is before and after I washed it and dried it it’s this beautiful dusting wall of color I really really love it I plan on making a dress with it so follow along to see what I do