This season, I am accepting up to 10 commissions this season, including 2 bespoke projects for larger works such as table runners, bed linens, and curtains. After submitting your commission request, I will follow up to discuss your garment, color preferences, and project details before confirming your commission.

What can be commissioned?

Several items can be dyed, some examples include:

Clothing: Dresses, shirts & blouses, Jackets & blazers, Denim, scarves

Home Textiles: Table runners, Napkins, Curtains, Bedding

Special Projects: Heirloom textiles, Multi-piece commissions, Bespoke projects

If you are unsure whether your piece is suitable, you are welcome to include it in your commission request.

Booking & Timeline

• Natural dye commissions are offered seasonally, typically in February+March and August+September.
• Once your booking is received, I will follow up via email to confirm your garment and color preferences.
• Dyeing is done during the booking season, and pieces are shipped once complete, usually within a few weeks of dyeing.

Garments & Materials

• Natural fibers only: cotton, linen, hemp, silk, wool

• Pre-wash your garments before sending them

• Synthetic blends may dye unpredictably, reach out if you are unsure

Colors & Palettes

Seasonal palettes available as inspiration:

• • Earth Tones, Nudes, Browns: browns, nudes, grays

  • Warm Peach + Speckled Pinks: peachy, light orange hues

  • Warm Bronze + Yellows: golden, sunny hues

  • Pinks, Reds + Purples: soft fuscia to deep red/purple tones

• Blue & green are not part of the usual palette, but can be integrated if needed

• Each piece is unique; natural variation is part of the process and dependent on the seasons colors.

Process & Collaboration

• Each piece is dyed slowly, intentionally, and in collaboration with you.

• After booking, you will share your garment details and color hopes

• Optional 20 minute color consultations are available virtually or in-person (Rogers Park, Chicago) or by email for guidance.

Shipping & Pickup Options

• Clients cover shipping costs or can drop off locally in Rogers Park, Chicago

• You may also use events or shows as pickup points, just specify this at checkout in the little text section.

• International shipping available especially for South Africa, please inquire for rates and timing.

Care Instructions

• Wash cold, gentle cycle, mild soap

• Air dry out of direct sunlight

• Colors will naturally deepen or soften over time

Notes & Tips

• Each dye bath is unique, subtle variations are part of the charm
  

Client Transformations

Blazer Transformation

“Abena made me a beautiful blazer out of an old piece I had laying around the house for years. She brought it back to life. It is the most unique piece of clothing I own now. Thank you!” – Hristina P

Process Highlight:

The client gave me creative freedom, so we chose a soft pink and peach palette, accented with gentle eucalyptus leaf shapes. Each detail was hand-dyed to create a delicate, natural pattern that complements the original fabric.

Matching Denim Jumpsuits

We worked on matching denim jumpsuits for this piece "We absolutely love them and look so stylish together! Ps: Emma is going to be the coolest kid on the block in her naturally dyed jumpsuit!” Kat

Process Highlight:

We used a soft, muted rainbow palette to preserve the denim texture while adding a hand-dyed gradient effect. Each jumpsuit was carefully customized to create a coordinated but unique look for both the adult and the youth.

Thank you for trusting me with your garments, it brings me such joy to co-create in this seasonal, format with you.