So which dye should we use for a 50% cotton 50% polyester sweatshirt? I was told to use Dye More, I follow the directions to a 'T' but every single time I use it &take it out of the washer my colors wash out and are pastel instead of staying vibrant !
Can you turn a dark color lighter, like if I had orange tool handle, can I make it blue?? Everyone is just showing black. It's exhausting. I want to see some experimental things. Dark orange to green or blue ?? Thanks 🎉
all your videos are so helpful. with dyes, once I have soaked an item in a dye bath, can I continue to use the same bath for other items? If I still have some left over, can I cover it and use it the next day etc? It won't be hot any more but I could heat it again...would that work?
So one bottle (or packet) of dye will dye about 2 lbs. of fabric. After that, you will start to see less saturation in your color. So, that doesn't mean that you can't use it until the color wears out, but you are just not going to get consistent results.
Thank you for this video! I am dying a 97% cotton shirt and some white masks (made by haynes and look like underwear LOL) I decided to use the dyemore because the color I want simply isn't available in the all purpose. (the sapphire) My questions. In the video you seemed to specifiy using the fix it for all purpose but didn't mention the dyemore. I don't care if the color fades, but I don't want it to run on other clothes. Do I need to fix the dyemore?
Usually, you don't need to use fixative with dyemore, however, that is based off of the material your garment is made out of. Since you are using dyemore on cotton, you may want to use the fixative. It will help keep the color stay for longer and make it more vibrant.
is there a way to dye something that has patches attached to it without coloring the patches? like something to cover the front of the patches in to save it from the dye? sorta like when u cover your skin with vaseline while dyeing your hair so your skin doesn't get stained.
Thank you for this question because I was thinking the same thing. Trying to dye my blue and white strip cotton/nylon apron black.i think the white turn partially black and the blue turn green. Every time I wash it, the color doesn't stay. However, I was about to heat press my initials on it so I don't have to share an apron with other workers.
Ive spent like an hour on the internet trying to find this out so ill just ask you (the expert) What will the results be like if i use rit dyemore racing red on a dark red/almost maroon pair of jeans? They are like 78% cotton 20% polyester and im going for the brightest red possible.
I was planning to dye an old pair of faded blue jeans but first I sewed a patch with ordinary all-purpose 100% polyester thread figuring it would turn blue once I dyed the jeans but *it did NOT absorb much of the dye* and that is when I realized that the regular cotton dye is not good at dying synthetics - even synthetic thread.
Thanks for the video :) I understand that you should use Dyemore with synthetics if it's 35%+ (that's a given) and regular with cotton/naturals. It's easy to understand why you need the dyemore for synthetics but no one has mentioned why you shouldn't use it on cottons? I would think the dyemore would be a stronger dye? and maybe actually do a better job on cotton? I would appriecate any that knows the answers to Please inform me. I wanted to dye some cotton but thought that I would not be using the whole bottle of dye up, so I should buy the Dyemore, so I could use it on other small items later on.
Dyemore is not "stronger" it's a different chemical process. The actual chemical process used for synthetics doesn't work as well on natural fibers. What this amounts to is if you use Dyemore on natural fabrics, it will actually dye much lighter than the standard dye.
Thanks for this video ! ¿If I were to want to dye a mostly polyester yellow dress into brown, how would I go about that process? Would removing the color help at all ?
Can you use the rit dye remover to create an acid wash look? Or does it have to have the fabric submerged to remove dye? Specifically I'm thinking of using rit dye remover with a damp sponge to create an acid wash/stone wash effect.
Will certain dyes still leech color even after you used the rit Colorsafe fixative? I dyed some socks, underwear and a tshrit with the red Rit dye. I used the bucket method on both the dye and fixative baths with hot water as the directions say. When I went to wash the items after the fixative bath in warm water after rinsing them under cold running water, I noticed it still turned the wash water color. Even after using 2 bottles of fixative.
Thank you. This was helpful. I'm wondering how to deal with the stiches when the thread is synthetic. I used all purpose dye on a top and it looks beautiful. But the thread remained in the old color. Contrasting stitches is a look, just not the look I was going for. In that case, should I use Dyemore?
I got a orange ralph lauren polo shirt that has graphics on it. And i washed it and certain parts of the shirt that is orange colored faded a lil bit. I ordered a bottle of rit dye sunshine orange color. So how can i restore the orange parts of the shirt and not ruin the graphics part of the shirt. Which is white and blue? Its basically only the top part of the shirt thats orange
I just wanna know two things..is Rit dye Permanent or not???And would it wash off if I were to wash my shoes?.. I want to permanently change the color of my shoes so I was wondering if Rit is the option I should go for..PLZ RESPOND🙏
Rit is in theory permanent. It may fade over time and is especially likely to fade if you don’t use their color fixative or if you wash the item in hot water.
Hi! Lovely video! I have a question: each and every time I dye clothing, with all purpose or synthetic dye, the actual thread that goes through the pieced of fabric remains undyed. I hate how it looks afterwards, very patchwork-like. How can one make sure that the thread seams are also dyed? Thanks!
Your best bet would be to use the dye more for synthetic materials and really hot water. It is really tough to tell because usually the thread is not listed in the fiber contents.
Agree - this used to drive me bananas. You may not be adding enough heat, or enough dye. Generally the thread in most clothes is 100% polyester and will not pick up dye easily. The one time I got a perfect result when dyeing jeans (from tan to very deep chocolate brown) was to use one bottle of all-purpose Rit dye in dark brown, and a bottle of synthetic Rit dye in dark brown. I dyed the jeans in the washing machine at 60 degrees Celsius with this mix and both the jeans fabric (cotton-based corduroy) AND stitching dyed perfectly dark brown. I hope this helps you. :)
@@rebecca_stoneThanks you! Awesome info. Surprising how little experimenting is documented. I have a bottle of Rit Brand Purple DyeMore (Synthetic) and Rit Black All Purpose (Cotton) and I finally feel ready to combine the two bottles to dye 7 lbs of old jeans and one white pair of jeans. I bought a 32 Quart aka 31 Liter aluminum pot at Walmart for $32 - I just saw that aluminum can become pitted by the salt so use a pot that you don't care about. I will follow the synthetic instructions with high heat just under boiling about 195 F and stir for 1 hour.
@@pcofranc Oooh, OK - good luck with that. Update us on how you go! Black jeans with purple stitching sounds very cool! I'm in Australia on the metric system lol - but I also use a massive pot just for dyeing (stainless steel). Although with jeans I highly recommend the washing machine method for a store-bought perfect even colour through the fabric. :)
If i have a shirt that’s exactly 35% polyester 65% cotton, will the all purpose work to dye it? I have two pieces i want to die similar colors so I want to use the same dye for both
I would probably recommend using dye more for both! DyeMore will dye cotton and other natural materials, but the other way around does not work. I would caution that if you used the all purpose, you would dye both, but you might not the same color with the one that is not 100% cotton.
What material is it? Bleach can really damage fibers.. You might be able to use rit color remover! This works on cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie, rayon and nylon. You can find it here - www.onlinefabricstore.com/rit-color-remover-powder-.htm
What about a Lampshade its fabric but I don't know what type of fabric. Could I boil a pot of dye let it cool and use a spray bottle and soak the shade? streaks and blots will be ok if not to pronounced
can I dye a black backpack into wine color with rit dye? will it come out wine color or mix inbetween like brownish? also should I put in salt ? I am not sure what kind of material of my backpack.Thanks
I dyed polyester clothing bags for my clothing brand. I used the graphite dyemore in hops of getting a translucent black. Instead I'm getting acrey dark blueish green? Am I doing something wrong or is that the actual graphite color
Which rit dye I should use to dye cotton shorts with polyester stitching? I hate it when you dye and the stitching doesn't dye because it is made of polyester. I used Dylan dye to colour my cotton shorts.The dye coloured my shorts but not the stitching.The stitching was white. And I do not like that. Thanks.
please I need an answer to this question I have a blue synthetic wig and I want to dye it black with rit dyemore will ritdymore dye it well for me if yes how many rit dyemore should I use to dye it
I've scanned the questions here and don't see mine. Question: I dyed some lace curtains and 1 panel (the last one) came out lighter than the other 3. Can I reheat my dye and reuse it? Or do i need to start with a new bottle?
i am trying to find someone who dyes there shoes with rit WITHOUT water, like can i just dye my converse by hand? (with a tool obv) i don’t care that it will take long because i don’t feel like doing all the water color stuff- can you do that?
Hi, I have problem where I dye a couple of shirts and I add salt to the dye mixture for the color to stay long but each time I wash the shirt it the color of the shirt becomes lighter and lighter... Please help
I am wanting to dye a top that is like 95% silk and 5% Lycra. It has a lace trim so maybe that’s the lycra? Im trying to figure out if I would be able to dye this a blue cause it’s all white
I'm only 230 min in but how do I lock the dye in to where it stays on the one thing I wanted to dye??lol ok question answered I knew I should have waiting on the question 🙂
You could dip dye the different parts of the garment, but if that's not the look you want, the only way to do it cleanly would be to take apart the garment, dye the pieces separately, and sew it back together.
What happens if your new bedsheets are 60% cotton and 40% polyester? Both vinegar AND salt?!
yes like fish and chips !
So which dye should we use for a 50% cotton 50% polyester sweatshirt? I was told to use Dye More, I follow the directions to a 'T' but every single time I use it &take it out of the washer my colors wash out and are pastel instead of staying vibrant !
Are u boiling the water with the dye?
I know this is late but I would recommend using the stove top method if possible the water in the washing machine likely isn’t hot enough
Can you turn a dark color lighter, like if I had orange tool handle, can I make it blue?? Everyone is just showing black. It's exhausting. I want to see some experimental things. Dark orange to green or blue ?? Thanks 🎉
all your videos are so helpful. with dyes, once I have soaked an item in a dye bath, can I continue to use the same bath for other items? If I still have some left over, can I cover it and use it the next day etc? It won't be hot any more but I could heat it again...would that work?
So one bottle (or packet) of dye will dye about 2 lbs. of fabric. After that, you will start to see less saturation in your color. So, that doesn't mean that you can't use it until the color wears out, but you are just not going to get consistent results.
@@onlinefabricstore what about microfiber fabric what dye should you use
@@vanessahmideva9177 microfiber is a polyester synthetic fabric. Use “dye more”.
Mop buckets best to dye cause there meant for hot water chemicals and no stains
I appreciate all the effort you put into answering many of my questions. Thank you!
🤗
Thank you for this video! I am dying a 97% cotton shirt and some white masks (made by haynes and look like underwear LOL)
I decided to use the dyemore because the color I want simply isn't available in the all purpose. (the sapphire)
My questions. In the video you seemed to specifiy using the fix it for all purpose but didn't mention the dyemore. I don't care if the color fades, but I don't want it to run on other clothes.
Do I need to fix the dyemore?
Usually, you don't need to use fixative with dyemore, however, that is based off of the material your garment is made out of. Since you are using dyemore on cotton, you may want to use the fixative. It will help keep the color stay for longer and make it more vibrant.
What if my clothes can’t be in hot water
is there a way to dye something that has patches attached to it without coloring the patches? like something to cover the front of the patches in to save it from the dye? sorta like when u cover your skin with vaseline while dyeing your hair so your skin doesn't get stained.
No!
Thank you for this question because I was thinking the same thing. Trying to dye my blue and white strip cotton/nylon apron black.i think the white turn partially black and the blue turn green. Every time I wash it, the color doesn't stay.
However, I was about to heat press my initials on it so I don't have to share an apron with other workers.
Any advice for cold water dye for real fur? What brand of dye?
Ive spent like an hour on the internet trying to find this out so ill just ask you (the expert)
What will the results be like if i use rit dyemore racing red on a dark red/almost maroon pair of jeans? They are like 78% cotton 20% polyester and im going for the brightest red possible.
I was planning to dye an old pair of faded blue jeans but first I sewed a patch with ordinary all-purpose 100% polyester thread figuring it would turn blue once I dyed the jeans but *it did NOT absorb much of the dye* and that is when I realized that the regular cotton dye is not good at dying synthetics - even synthetic thread.
Beautiful, it takes a lot of time but worth it. God Bless you.
If you dye in a white plastic bathtub will the tub also turn colors??
Thanks for the video :) I understand that you should use Dyemore with synthetics if it's 35%+ (that's a given) and regular with cotton/naturals. It's easy to understand why you need the dyemore for synthetics but no one has mentioned why you shouldn't use it on cottons? I would think the dyemore would be a stronger dye? and maybe actually do a better job on cotton? I would appriecate any that knows the answers to Please inform me. I wanted to dye some cotton but thought that I would not be using the whole bottle of dye up, so I should buy the Dyemore, so I could use it on other small items later on.
Dyemore is not "stronger" it's a different chemical process. The actual chemical process used for synthetics doesn't work as well on natural fibers. What this amounts to is if you use Dyemore on natural fabrics, it will actually dye much lighter than the standard dye.
@@Archaneuswhat would I use on modal
Can i dip my t shirt in soda ash an then tye dye with the prepared Rit dye
Thanks for this video ! ¿If I were to want to dye a mostly polyester yellow dress into brown, how would I go about that process? Would removing the color help at all ?
I have a question. Why tf are these dyes in every DIY store section where the tie dye materials are when you can’t even fcking USE THEM TO TIE DYE
Can you use the rit dye remover to create an acid wash look? Or does it have to have the fabric submerged to remove dye? Specifically I'm thinking of using rit dye remover with a damp sponge to create an acid wash/stone wash effect.
You make a video about dying and you don't provide Celsius temperatures?!?
Don't americans know the rest of the world uses Celsius?!?
Honestly ... 👎
I have a white shirt for work that I have to die royal blue 65% polyester 35% cotton what dye do I use
I want BRIGHT shades but can’t seem to achieve this? I bought a bright sapphire blue and it came out more of a denim cool blue?
Will certain dyes still leech color even after you used the rit Colorsafe fixative? I dyed some socks, underwear and a tshrit with the red Rit dye. I used the bucket method on both the dye and fixative baths with hot water as the directions say. When I went to wash the items after the fixative bath in warm water after rinsing them under cold running water, I noticed it still turned the wash water color. Even after using 2 bottles of fixative.
I’m going to dye some white and off white clothing pieces in red to see if it will look cooler and better
Can you mix rit dyes with 3 different colours to get bronze colour?
Thank you. This was helpful. I'm wondering how to deal with the stiches when the thread is synthetic. I used all purpose dye on a top and it looks beautiful. But the thread remained in the old color. Contrasting stitches is a look, just not the look I was going for. In that case, should I use Dyemore?
I was told to sew with the colour you are planning to dye piece.
For 40% Cotton 60% polyester, would I use a mix of dye more and all purpose?
No, just use the RIT dye more! It works on natural materials (the the all purpose does not work the other way around)
Did you try it on the 60 40 blend? And how well did it turn out?
Rit is an awful product. Please dont use it. It will ruin your clothes.
I got a orange ralph lauren polo shirt that has graphics on it. And i washed it and certain parts of the shirt that is orange colored faded a lil bit. I ordered a bottle of rit dye sunshine orange color. So how can i restore the orange parts of the shirt and not ruin the graphics part of the shirt. Which is white and blue? Its basically only the top part of the shirt thats orange
Between 180°F and 220°F or almost boiling? Water boils at 212...
Can hard tissue cloth be dyed ? If yes with what please suggest
ty this helps a lot
Has anyone ever dyed a tan sheet another color without having to use the removal product
Can I use dyemore on 100% wool if so should i use vinegar?
Hi anyone have an idea on dyeing an item BUT “how to cover brand logo ie polo”while dyeing rest of item
I just wanna know two things..is Rit dye Permanent or not???And would it wash off if I were to wash my shoes?.. I want to permanently change the color of my shoes so I was wondering if Rit is the option I should go for..PLZ RESPOND🙏
Rit is in theory permanent. It may fade over time and is especially likely to fade if you don’t use their color fixative or if you wash the item in hot water.
Hi! Lovely video! I have a question: each and every time I dye clothing, with all purpose or synthetic dye, the actual thread that goes through the pieced of fabric remains undyed. I hate how it looks afterwards, very patchwork-like. How can one make sure that the thread seams are also dyed?
Thanks!
Your best bet would be to use the dye more for synthetic materials and really hot water. It is really tough to tell because usually the thread is not listed in the fiber contents.
Agree - this used to drive me bananas. You may not be adding enough heat, or enough dye. Generally the thread in most clothes is 100% polyester and will not pick up dye easily. The one time I got a perfect result when dyeing jeans (from tan to very deep chocolate brown) was to use one bottle of all-purpose Rit dye in dark brown, and a bottle of synthetic Rit dye in dark brown. I dyed the jeans in the washing machine at 60 degrees Celsius with this mix and both the jeans fabric (cotton-based corduroy) AND stitching dyed perfectly dark brown. I hope this helps you. :)
@@rebecca_stoneThanks you! Awesome info. Surprising how little experimenting is documented. I have a bottle of Rit Brand Purple DyeMore (Synthetic) and Rit Black All Purpose (Cotton) and I finally feel ready to combine the two bottles to dye 7 lbs of old jeans and one white pair of jeans. I bought a 32 Quart aka 31 Liter aluminum pot at Walmart for $32 - I just saw that aluminum can become pitted by the salt so use a pot that you don't care about. I will follow the synthetic instructions with high heat just under boiling about 195 F and stir for 1 hour.
@@pcofranc Oooh, OK - good luck with that. Update us on how you go! Black jeans with purple stitching sounds very cool! I'm in Australia on the metric system lol - but I also use a massive pot just for dyeing (stainless steel). Although with jeans I highly recommend the washing machine method for a store-bought perfect even colour through the fabric. :)
How do I over dye an apricot color polyester blouse to a cool tone?
Why does it have to be hot water? I just tie dyed with room temp…seemed to be okay
What about dying a Vera Bradley purse?
Can you use Dye More on Nylon if that’s what you have?
Hi, i dyed some material with the brown dye and it came out pink, what do i need to do plz
can i use rit dye more for normal fabrics like cotton
Great video!! Thank you. 😊
If i have a shirt that’s exactly 35% polyester 65% cotton, will the all purpose work to dye it? I have two pieces i want to die similar colors so I want to use the same dye for both
I would probably recommend using dye more for both! DyeMore will dye cotton and other natural materials, but the other way around does not work. I would caution that if you used the all purpose, you would dye both, but you might not the same color with the one that is not 100% cotton.
But what if I don't want to die?
How to change black color linen dress to lighter colors.
Which dye to use for Canvas?
Can I dye cotten hoody that's had bleach on it
Thank You! I had just bought the dye and didn't know about the fixative lol good looking out!!👍👍👍👍👍
How can I change sky blue into white
I have a black piece and I would like to dye it a red or a lighter color in general, would it work if I bleach the piece first?
What material is it? Bleach can really damage fibers.. You might be able to use rit color remover! This works on cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie, rayon and nylon. You can find it here - www.onlinefabricstore.com/rit-color-remover-powder-.htm
Great info! One more question. Can I dye a ski jacket that is a coral red to a dark green or would it just go purple? Thanks!
Unfortunately, I don't think you would be able to get green with a red base. You will have to go with a purplish grey or even a nice wine red!
Im trying to dye my fitted sheet and pillow case to yellow, Which one would you prefer me to buy? Both are 60% Cotton and 40% Polyester
You should use DyeMore!
@@onlinefabricstore Thank you so much!
Do you think RIT Dyemore would work on a 95% poly 5% spandex dress?
You should be able to with Rit Dye More
@@onlinefabricstore Thank you! Your videos are so inspiring!
And with the poly blend do you use vinegar or salt?
@@tanderson1368 For polyester you don't need to use either!
Yello colour rate
Address please
Thank you for your post. I have some alum mordanted wool . What would you happen if I use it now to dye with chemical dye !! ? Cheers Pat nz
Will my 100% cotton a hanes white tshirt still dye with rit dye more synthetic?
And if I wanted to do it with coffee how would I do thaf
Nylon isnt sythetic???
Can you mix the vinegar and salt? I’m trying to dye denim shorts where the fabric is made of cotton and the seam thread is made of nylon. I think
What about a Lampshade its fabric but I don't know what type of fabric. Could I boil a pot of dye let it cool and use a spray bottle and soak the shade? streaks and blots will be ok if not to pronounced
Can you dye 100% cotton black shirts with graphics on them? Like Supreme or Vape shirts.
can I dye a black backpack into wine color with rit dye? will it come out wine color or mix inbetween like brownish? also should I put in salt ? I am not sure what kind of material of my backpack.Thanks
Great video, is there a product or chemical to remove dye out of polyester fabric?
My question too
Can you spot treat?
i have a multi color cotten shirt that id like to make darker would i just dye it black and rinse
So can I dye a swimsuit that’s 95% polyester 5% spandex and it’s machine wash cold ?
She is taking about a fictive that is not a word - what the heck is a fictive bath
She’s saying Fixitive
Wondering if you can use Solar Salt,...(Soft Water Salt), for dyeing clothes with RIT dye. Totally out of table salt...
Hi~ So, I have ruined my favorite cream tracksuit :( so I want to dye it black...Will it work? It's 400gsm cotton. Please let me know!
Water boils at 212
What is the PH of RIT liquid dye in the bottle and does heating the RIT dye change the PH?
What if I have something that’s 50% cotton and 50% polyester
I use RIT for spandex and stretch mesh all the time. Vinegar and dish detergent. Extra hot water. No issues. Not sure what they say that.
Could you tell me please, after you dye something but it came light, if you want to be darker, could I re-dye again? Thanks.
I dyed polyester clothing bags for my clothing brand. I used the graphite dyemore in hops of getting a translucent black. Instead I'm getting acrey dark blueish green? Am I doing something wrong or is that the actual graphite color
I really want to dye a pair of pants, but I can't even imagine putting dye in my washing machine 😬
Which rit dye I should use to dye cotton shorts with polyester stitching? I hate it when you dye and the stitching doesn't dye because it is made of polyester. I used Dylan dye to colour my cotton shorts.The dye coloured my shorts but not the stitching.The stitching was white. And I do not like that. Thanks.
please I need an answer to this question I have a blue synthetic wig and I want to dye it black with rit dyemore
will ritdymore dye it well for me if yes how many rit dyemore should I use to dye it
I've scanned the questions here and don't see mine. Question: I dyed some lace curtains and 1 panel (the last one) came out lighter than the other 3. Can I reheat my dye and reuse it? Or do i need to start with a new bottle?
I want to dye a light pink cotton and synthetic joggers should I go with light close to the same or darker pink?
i am trying to find someone who dyes there shoes with rit WITHOUT water, like can i just dye my converse by hand? (with a tool obv) i don’t care that it will take long because i don’t feel like doing all the water color stuff- can you do that?
Have you thought about dying them in the washing machine? I think that is going to be your best bet! You do need heat for RIT to work.
Hi, I have problem where I dye a couple of shirts and I add salt to the dye mixture for the color to stay long but each time I wash the shirt it the color of the shirt becomes lighter and lighter... Please help
I am wanting to dye a top that is like 95% silk and 5% Lycra. It has a lace trim so maybe that’s the lycra? Im trying to figure out if I would be able to dye this a blue cause it’s all white
Can I dye dark clothes with pink fabric dye? Will it work?
If I paint with the die is there a way to get rid of excess and keep it from bleeding or should I be using a different product to paint on fabric?
I'm only 230 min in but how do I lock the dye in to where it stays on the one thing I wanted to dye??lol ok question answered I knew I should have waiting on the question 🙂
I have a red fabric and i bought a purple dye, will my red fabric turn purple?
Do I need to remove metal buttons and hardware when dying? Will metal permanently stain?
Is tulle a synthetic fiber? I’m not sure if it’s chiffon or nylon.. can I dye it in my bath tub?
I want to dye my green tuelle skirt to red. Is the all purpose RIT appropriate?
Do you have a video about how to dye bleach stains (on cotton fabric)?
How can you dye a Neon pink dress to a royal blue? (polyester)
Q: Should I use Rit Dye More if I want to dye my denim jeans but they have synthetic threading and I want all one consistent color?
my work hoodie has an iron on logo on the chest, if i re dye the hoodie will it ruin the iron on?
Can you use dye for the stovetop on clothes with a zipper?
Can you use synthetic dye more with cotton?
Hello, can you dye tweed fabric?
Which fabrics shrink from the water?
how to dye a garment with two colors?
You could dip dye the different parts of the garment, but if that's not the look you want, the only way to do it cleanly would be to take apart the garment, dye the pieces separately, and sew it back together.