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Introduction to Shibori Tie Dyeing

A course by Carolina Raggio , Costume designer

Costume designer. Tulsa, Chile.
Joined May 2019

Create unique patterns and designs using different pleat and bind techniques

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98% positive reviews (465)
8,615 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Create unique patterns and designs using different pleat and bind techniques

Shibori is one of the oldest Japanese dyeing techniques, dating back to over 1300 years. It consists in creating textile patterns with a tie-dyeing method that creates unique hues and shapes, transforming it into a one-off piece.

Discover a multitude of Shibori dyeing techniques with Carolina Raggio, a Chilean costume designer that specializes in the technique, founder of her own-name clothing brand. Through practical exercises and Carolina’s guidance, you will create original designs and patterns to add to your textile projects.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 13 downloads

What is shibori?
2 minutes, 26 seconds
Fiber recognition
6 minutes, 24 seconds
Materials
4 minutes, 10 seconds
Moorings
8 minutes, 34 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (465)
  • 8,615 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 31m)
  • 13 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a sample of Shibori tie-dyeing techniques and learn how to customize an unused item of clothing and turn it into a unique one-off piece.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

For those who want to develop their creative, manual abilities, and amplify their knowledge in color, design, and textile techniques from different cultures

Requirements and materials

Previous knowledge is not required.

The materials or tools you’ll need are: 100% natural fiber fabrics, such as linen or cotton, an aniline dye of whichever color you want, a large pot, elastic bands or string, toothpicks, a needle, and thread.


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Carolina Raggio

A course by Carolina Raggio

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Costume designer

Carolina Raggio is a Chilean costume designer, specializing in dyeing and creative direction for her brand Carolina Raggio. She launched her brand in 2002 and has been incorporating textile dyeing techniques to her creations to create patterns and colors to her work.

Her work is characterized by unique, hard-wearing, timeless pieces, for clothing and accessories. Her specialty is resist-dyeing, also known as Shibori.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in this course?
  • U2

    Recognize and prepare materials

    • What is shibori?
    • Fiber recognition
    • Color theory applied to dyeing
    • materials
  • U3

    Ties, seams and folds

    • Moorings
    • Needle and thread techniques
    • Itajime folds
  • U4

    Dyeing, result and assembly of the samples

    • Starting to dye
    • The magic is revealed
    • Preparing the sample book
  • U5

    Applying the technique

    • Applying the technique
    • Other apps
  • FP

    Final project

    • Shibori dyeing

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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Introduction to Shibori Tie Dyeing. Craft course by Carolina Raggio Best seller

Introduction to Shibori Tie Dyeing

A course by Carolina Raggio
Costume designer. Tulsa, Chile.
Joined May 2019
  • 98% positive reviews (465)
  • 8,615 students