Colour variations are needed to support the textile industry development to increase product attractiveness. Textile dyes can come from natural and synthetic materials. Natural dyes can be the best solution to replace synthetic which is harmful to the environment. One of the natural dyes is a secang plant. This study aims to determine the absorption of silk fabrics on the secang wood colour using fixator. The research procedure consisted of a literature review, observation, data verification, experimentation and processing using descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that the ability to absorb silk fabric against the secang wood colour using fixators produced a very sharp and bright colour and very flat on the fabric surface. The alum fixator produces a Dark Red colour, quicklime fixator is Maroon which is included in hot colours on colour circle, while tunjung fixator is Black from other colour clumps.

This action research aims to determine 1) the implementation of sewing and upcycling workshop in Kampili village using fabric scraps in making two bags, and 2) the effectivity of sewing and recycling workshop in Kampili Village using patchwork technique in making bags. The workshop involves 10 (ten) women's of PKK in Kampili village selected using purposive sampling technique. Research data is obtained by observation, documentation, questionnaires and tests. The data analysis technique uses descriptive analysis. The results of this study show that: 1) the empowerment of PKK members in Kampili village through sewing and upcycling workshop using patchwork techniques in making bags was carried out for three days and involves seven members of PKK. There are three stages in the implementation of this workshop, namely planning, action and evaluation, and 2) the effectiveness of sewing and upcycling workshop using patchwork techniques in making laptop bag is seen from learning outcomes, assessment of the workshop process, and performance results.

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