Pattern & DrugKota
DrugKota
Hey Pattern, I’ve been wondering how some herbs can give us both healing benefits and vivid colors for fabrics—have you ever tried making dyes from plants?
Pattern
Oh yes, I love turning herbs into dyes! I’ve had fun with madder for deep reds, indigo for that cool blue, and rose hips for a bright orange that’s actually great for skin after washing. I even try nettle for a gentle green and turmeric for a sunny yellow that’s kind of soothing too. The best part is that each plant gives a little extra benefit when you’re wearing it—so it’s both pretty and healing. Want to swap a recipe or do a quick small‑batch experiment together?
DrugKota
That sounds amazing! I’ve been playing with a simple turmeric‑rosehip blend for a light orange wash that’s also great for calming the skin. How about we try a quick double‑extraction with a small batch of nettle for that green base and a dash of madder for depth? I’ll bring the tea leaves and you can bring the herbs—let’s see what kind of soothing color we can get.
Pattern
That sounds like such a fun experiment—I’ll grab the nettle and madder right away, and I can’t wait to see what gentle green‑red mix we’ll come up with! Let’s brew the tea leaves and start dyeing. This is going to be a soothing splash of color, for sure.
DrugKota
Sounds like a lovely plan—just a few tips: simmer the nettle first to pull out the green, then add the madder for that subtle red undertone. Keep the heat low, stir slowly, and watch the color develop. I’ll measure the time so we don’t over‑expose it. Looking forward to seeing the gentle blend you’ll get.
Pattern
Sounds perfect—just a quick reminder to keep that simmer gentle so the green stays bright, then let the madder settle in and we’ll have that mellow, earthy tone. I’ll bring the nettle and madder, and we’ll see how calm that shade feels on fabric! Let’s get started.