DULUTH — If you knock on Maria Combs' front door in the winter, you may notice an abundance of ice cube trays stacked just outside. You may mistakenly assume that Combs is just a fan of cold drinks, ...

At a shop called By Design in Alton, Illinois, owner Lillian Bates specializes in custom couture. Lillian said, "I start with drafting patterns and i make their clothing for them." Lillian can sew for ...

COURTESY HANA LIMA HAND DYES In addition to blouses, Hana Lima Hand Dyes also will offer ice-dyed leggings and socks made from bamboo fiber. Socks will be available in all sizes, from infant to adult.

Tie-dye involves folding or crumpling fabric with string or rubber bands to create patterns with dyes. Tie-dying gets messy, so make sure to wear gloves and use a plastic drop cloth. There are endless ...

There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...