Craft Supplies
Make it yours.
Every Sodateru canvas begins unfinished — by design. Here are the tools we recommend for coloring, dyeing, painting, embroidering, and repairing your garment over time.
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Fabric Dyes
Eco-conscious dyes using plant-based or mineral-derived colorants — safe for all ages, vibrant and long-lasting.
Top picks
Honey Oak Natural Tie-Dye Kit (3-pack)
100% natural source dyes. Bright, long-lasting colors, safe for all ages.
Qualia All-Purpose Powder Dye
Plant-based non-toxic formula. Intended for natural fabrics (cotton, wool, silk, linen).
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Dylon 100% Cotton Dyes (Pods or Powders)
Widely available; bright colors; can dye machine/fabric in normal wash.
Honey Oak Indigo Kit
Natural indigo plant dye; simple process (cool-water vat).
iDye for Natural Fabrics
Dissolvable packets, easy use in washer; brilliant colors on cotton, linen, silk, rayon.
Fabric Paints
Water-based acrylic paints formulated to bond to fabric and withstand washing. Non-toxic and machine-washable.
Top picks
Colorful Art 14-Color Fabric Paint Set
Certified safe & non-toxic; water-based, odorless; no heat needed, machine washable.
Shuttle Art 30-Color Fabric Paint Kit
Permanent, machine-washable, ASTM D-4236 & EN71-3 certified non-toxic. Includes brushes/stencils.
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Shuttle Art 18-Color Fabric Paint Kit
Fade & water-resistant, large bottles, good value.
Verdeart 20-Color Fabric Paint
Acrylic-based, non-toxic formula; permanent, fast-drying; no-heat setting needed.
Yeeart 30-Color Fabric Paint Set
Safe and non-toxic, water-based, vibrant. Includes brushes.
Fabric Markers
Pigmented acrylic or dye markers for detailed fabric work. Machine-washable once dry.
Top picks
Betem Art 36-Color Acrylic Fabric Markers
Dual-tip (fine + bullet). Rich opaque acrylic pigment; odorless and acid-free; safe & non-toxic. Works on cloth, canvas, wood, metal, etc.
Zenacolor 20-Color Fine-Tip Fabric Markers
Water-based dye ink, non-toxic; machine-washable; dries in ~24h without ironing. Fine point for detailed work.
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Artistro 24-Color Fabric Markers
Non-toxic, permanent, blender pen included.
Grabie 72-Color Dual-Tip Markers
Fine/brush tips. Non-toxic, quick-drying ink. Very broad color range; acrylic pigment water-resistant.
Airbrush Systems
Compressor and airbrush kits for textile work. Use with thinned fabric paint for gradients and fine detail.
Top picks
Master Airbrush Cool Runner II Kit (TC-320-HB)
0.2 HP compressor, dual piston with 2 cooling fans. Includes 3 airbrush guns. Built-in regulator & moisture trap. Oil-less quiet operation.
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Iwata Eclipse HP-CS Professional Airbrush
Gravity-feed dual-action, 0.35mm nozzle. Renowned for precision, wide spray control; metal build. (Needs separate compressor.)
Paasche Talon GT Hobbies Airbrush Kit
Versatile for textile/hobby paint; reliable, lightweight. ~0.3 HP, 0.8–1.0 CFM compressor.
Embroidery Machines
Combo sewing/embroidery machines and dedicated embroidery units for adding custom stitching to your canvas.
Top picks
Brother SE2000 Sewing & Embroidery Machine
241 built-in stitches, 193 embroidery designs, 3.7" color touchscreen, wireless design transfer. 25-year limited warranty.
Brother SE700 Sewing & Embroidery Machine
103 built-in stitches, 135 designs; color touchscreen; wireless file transfer via Artspira app. 8 presser feet included.
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Brother PE900 Embroidery Machine
Dedicated embroidery (no sewing): 193 designs, 11 fonts; 5"×7" effective area; USB/WiFi transfers.
Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
600 stitches, 250 designs (USB import); 10" LCD screen; quick-speed sewing. 25-year limited warranty.
Threads & Accessories
Natural-fiber and eco-friendly threads for hand and machine embroidery.
Organic Cotton Embroidery Floss Set
100% organic cotton, 6-strand muted eco-friendly colorways.
Vegetable-Dyed Silk Embroidery Floss (8m)
100% silk thread, dyed with plant-based inks. Soft sheen, biodegradable.
Why these tools
Sodateru is built around the idea that a garment becomes more meaningful over time. These supplies are chosen because they’re safe for families, eco-conscious where possible, and genuinely useful for the kind of slow, careful making the brand is built around. Every purchase supports a mom building a more stable future for her family.
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