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Melanie Brummer replied to the discussion 'used t-shirts' in the group Refashion & Recycle
"A local company has registered the T-Bag Trademark in South Africa with this product. Theirs are obviously new. The quality is fabulous and they have some fun themes for kids. I saw them at an exhibition a few weeks back."
Apr 6, 2011
jodijean and Melanie Brummer are now friends
Mar 25, 2011
Melanie Brummer commented on the group 'Fabric Dyeing'
"Dear Jodijean, I have some experience working with reactive dyes. A blotchy finish is most often the result of the fabric lying still in the dyebath than that something went wrong with a recipe. As the fabric lies still in one place, gravity…"
Jan 5, 2011
Melanie Brummer posted a video

Slipstream DVD

I have made a DVD to teach people how to work with Slipstream dye using very clear techniques. Catch a glimpse of wht is on the DVD on this clip.
Jan 4, 2011
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Amy Butler Fans

Amy Butler is an artist inspired by her surroundings while designing fabrics, sewing patterns, and making books.See More
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Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations

We all like to make things. This group is to share ideas for those of us who want to sell our creations.See More
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Costume Making

Everything costume. From Halloween to period costume making and everything in between!
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Sewing For Children

Make clothing, quilts, school bags, bedroom decor, and more... connect with members who sew for kids!See More
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Refashion & Recycle

The great thing about recycled and refashioned clothing is the way that old clothes, styles and fabrics inspire the designers to create something gorgeous and new.See More
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Quilting

A channel for all, from basic to expert. Offer or ask for tips, advice, whatever you need to keep quilting!   This channel is overseen by community assistant  Karen Pior who created beautiful  the quilt block in the photo to the…See More
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Everything Sewing!

Everything sewing! From basic to expert. Offer or ask for tips, advice, whatever you need to keep sewing!See More
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Eco-Friendly & Organic Sewers

Also known as "green" sewing. A concept of sustainable sewing. Recycling fabric, using eco-friendly materials.See More
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Fabric Addicts

A group dedicated to the fabric stash - how to keep it organized, the size of your stash, ways to use remnants and other small pieces of fabric, your favorite piece of fabric, anything but how to break the addiction (what's wrong with it?)!See More
Jan 4, 2011
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Eternal Love

"I love this one Martha. You obviously have a healthy sense of humor."
Jan 4, 2011

Profile Information

I am an awesome:
I am a manufacturing textile designer and teacher in South Africa. I teach people how to make thier own hand embellished fabrics.
My sewing interests are:
garment, home decor, cross stitch, embroidery
My sewing machine(s):
Bernina
I am interested in patterns such as:
Slipstream

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Melanie Brummer's Blog

Avante Garde Skirts

Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:19am 0 Comments

A friend of mine brought an interesting blog to my attention that I thought that many of you would be interested in...

 

www.alisonwilloughby.blogspot.com

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Ancient Techniques, Contemporary Application...

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 3:39pm 14 Comments



Hello everybody!





I am new to this site and thought the best way to introduce myself is to show you some of my work and tell you a little more about my passion for textiles.



I fell into dye quite by accident in the early 1990's and have been making hand made textiles in one form or another ever since. For me, it is an absolutely magical experience when you appraoch a piece of blank fabric and you know you can turn it… Continue

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At 2:07am on December 23, 2009, Melanie Brummer said…
Thank you for your support ladies! I am new to this forum and am still finding my way around. I will certainly get involved in the discussion topics and I am always happy to help with troubleshooting. I learned through a process of mass-production over many years and I am happy to share that experience with others. Have a great day in full colour!
At 12:52am on October 30, 2009, Laurie said…
Guess we need a new blog group for hand dyed fabrics. Care to sponsor it? Your fabrics are wonderful.
 
 
 

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