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Fall 2026 Natural Dye Commission

Fall 2026 Natural Dye Commission

Book your Fall 2026 natural dye commission.

Book your custom natural dye commission for Fall 2026. I am accepting 10 commissions for the August + September dye season, including 2 bespoke slots for larger textile projects.

Requests received by mid-August will receive first consideration for this season. After checkout, I wll follow up to confirm your piece, color direction, and timeline.

Pieces will be shipped once complete during the Fall 2026 commission season.

How it works:

  1. Place your order to secure one of 10 spots.
  2. I will follow up by email to confirm your garment, color, and timeline
  3. Dyeing takes August and Septmeber and pieces ship by the end of both months. 

Materials:

  • Natural fibers only (cotton, linen, hemp, silk, wool. 
  • Pre-wash garments before shipping.
  • Synthetic blends may dye unpredictably (please ask if you are unsure)

Optional Support (please include in your notes with purchase):

  • Color guidance: Free email support included. Optional 20 minute virtual.
  • In person consultation available at an additional cost, please inquire
  • Seasonal Surprise Dye Bath included
  • Express turnaround: 2 week dye + shipping timeline when available (+$50)

Care Instructions:

  • Wash cold, gentle cycle, mild soap
  • Air dry out of direct sunlight.
  • Colors may deepen or soften naturally over time

Choose Your Colors

I currently offer 4 seasonal palettes as inspiration and a starting point:

  • Earth Tones, Nudes, Browns (browns, nudes, grays)
  • Warm peach neutrals + speckled pinks (peachy - light orange hues
  • Warm Bronze + Yellows (golden, sunny hues)
  • Pinks, Reds + Purples (soft and vibrant fuchsia/deep purple/red tone

Please indicate your preferred palette or any custom color ideas in the “Special Instructions for Seller” notes box at checkout.

Please note: blue & green are not part of my usual pallete, however I am open to integrating some blue if your piece needs it. Each piece is unique and natural color variation depends on the seasons plant produce among other factors. 

Shipping

  • Clients cover shipping costs and or drop off in Rogers Park, Chicago.
  • International clients: please inquire for rates and timeline

Notes

  • Each dye bath is unique; natural variations are part of the process
  • Offering is open through September end or until 10 slots are full

Thank you for trusting me with your pieces. I look forward to co-creating something unique with you through the seasonal colors of plants.

Pricing Tiers & Variants

Variant 1: Item Type / Size

  • Small Items. E.g: bandanas, tea towels, lightweight small tops
  • Medium Items. E.g: T-shirts, Medium hoodies, pillowcases, table runners
  • Large Items. E.g: dresses, jackets, large hoodies, heavier fabrics
  • Bespoke / Multi-Piece. E.g: bedsheets, curtains, evening gowns, tuxedo's, fabric, multiple items or experimental work

Variant 2: Dye Complexity

  • Single Color: One color from the palette
  • Layered Color: Two or more colors, gradient, or pattern effects. 

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ's here.

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Care Instructions

Hand wash in cold water with a pH-neutral soap, air dry in shade and iron on low heat if needed

Shipping & Returns

Orders take approximately 3–4 weeks to fulfill from the time your piece arrives. As a single BIPOC, woman-owned business creating small-batch, sustainable work, shipping does not happen at the speed of larger companies or fast fashion. Thank you for your patience and support of slow, intentional craft.

Orders will ship mid-November through early December.

Buyers are responsible for shipping costs.

International clients: Please inquire about shipping rates and timelines. Buyers are responsible for any customs fees or import taxes.

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