Finding fabric in the right skin tones is a real challenge, especially for Ethnic skin tones...
I used to dye my fabrics but have been able to find a supplier with great color's to choose from. All the color's I have available are seen below.
I divide the fabric up in these categories as a suggestion only.. There are so many beautiful skin tones in the world, I apologize if I've left anyone out..I've based these choices on research I've done on the Internet and tried to include as many shades of skin as possible...Please judge for yourself which color tone you think best fits your needs.
I've tried to describe the skin tones below the best I can. If you're looking for something I don't have here, please let me know! My goal is to capture as many skin tones as possible.
Email me at karen @ karenskids.net (no spaces)
Asian and Oriental Skin
I think the Asian and Oriental skin tones are really pretty...
It's a tannish color that's a little rosey.. Comes in Light or Medium. If you want a darker Asian skin tone, you might want to choose Native American for a rosey tone or the light Latino for a yellowish tone.
African American Skin
African American Skin tone comes in two shades...
Light Brown and Dark Brown. Some of the other shades also work well for African American, such as the light Latino, depending on the shade your looking for.
Caucasian Skin
Hispanic and Latino Skin
Latino skin comes in two shades, light and dark.. The light Latino works really well for a number of skin tones.
Indian and Native American Skin
Indian and Native American skin comes in two tones. The Native American shade is more ruddish.. The dark Indian is more brownish.. Other color's seen above also work well for Native American and Indian's, depending on the tone your looking for.
Light Rosey Tan Asian
(Craft Velour)
Medium Rosey Tan Asian
(Craft Velour)
Light Brown African American
(Craft Velour)
Bi-Racial Skin
I'm excited about adding Biracial tones this year.... Many of the other skin tones may also work for the color your looking for.
Light Rosey Pink Caucasion
(Craft Velour)
Peach Caucasian
(Craft Velour)
Dark Rosey Pink Caucasian
(Doe Suede)
Caucasians come in three tones.. If you want a fair skin, choose light rosey pink, medium skin (most people) choose peach and dark tanned skin, choose dark rosey pink. Or for a more yellow tan, choose Light Latino as seen below.
