Like every other dyer that I know, I use plastic storage bins for my dyeing. They are critical for my gradient dyeing and I can dye up to 4 yard lengths with my current set up. Recently I got an order for 8 yards of 60" wide fabric. I didn't want to turn it down so Chris and I set out to figure out a solution.
It was simple! He cut a few 2 x 4 boards that I can clamp to a folding table. By using clamps I can adjsut the width of the frame to suit the amount of fabric I am dyeing. I lined the frame with a large plastic table cloth and now I have a custom sized plastic bin!
Here it is all set up. I did cover the whole thing in another sheet of plastic to keep any debris (or critters) off the fabric. It worked great and cleaned up easily with a nearby water hose.
Great idea!
Posted by: Ruth Lane | August 21, 2012 at 01:52 PM
Genius!
Posted by: Deb Levy | August 21, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Genius!!!!! Don't you love clever hubbies???
Posted by: twitter.com/CandiedFabrics | August 21, 2012 at 03:36 PM
Dyeing outdoors must be a lot of fun - especially now that we're having such lovely weather.
Posted by: Becky in VA | August 21, 2012 at 04:05 PM
What a great dyeing table!
Posted by: Gina | August 21, 2012 at 05:48 PM
Oh Boy! 2 handyman projects in one year! What is going on?
Posted by: Debra S | August 21, 2012 at 08:12 PM
That is a great idea for dying large pieces.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St. Germain | August 21, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Clever! And adjustable too!
Posted by: Sharon MLS | August 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM
This is nothing like I had pictured in my head when I had asked you about your new set up, but it is brilliant! Of course the real treat is seeing all the beautiful fabric that you will make using your new dyeing system!
Posted by: patty | August 22, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Great idea, Vicki! Hope you're doing well.
Posted by: Anita | August 23, 2012 at 05:25 AM
How smart! Was the loose covering enough to keep it damp while it batched, or did you have to weigh it down at all?
Posted by: Andrea | August 25, 2012 at 01:08 PM