Cold mist tie dye is a fast way to make geode rings by sprinkling dry dye on a tied shirt and dissolving it with a cold water, then speed batching with a hot soak.

A collection video links for how to sew cloth menstrual pads, for a variety of needs and learning styles.

Here's a description and list of common types of fabrics used to sew your own washable menstrual pads.

You can connect a garden hose to most utility sink faucets by removing the aerator and threading on a faucet-to-hose adapter. This only works if your faucet has a removable aerator, which exposes the standard threads needed for the adapter to screw into place.

The best absorbent fabric for sewing cloth pads depends on what your goal is. My favorite, for being thin and soft, is 400 gsm bamboo fleece.

Test new tie dye colors on small paper towel samples to see how they actually look when wet, including any splits, before using them on fabric.

An overview of using plastic KAM snaps as a closure for cloth menstrual pads.

To get lines on tie dye shirts, use a thick waxy thread called artificial sinew. Wrap it around the fabric and pull it tight.

Sewing patterns designed for getting a custom fit to suit your needs. Mix and match the ends to get the cloth pad length and shape you need.