it's good to know that I don't have to be standing over a hot stove stirring and stirring. Next time I'm going to try the method that you have taught us here. Thank you
Don’t use powdered. It’s to messy. If the small powder falls it’s hard to see and you’ll randomly see something you didn’t want dyed with bright pink dots on it
Is it possible to dye only a portion of the shirt? I have a red polo but I want the collar to be black. How would I stop the dye from seeping into the rest of the shirt
+MatoranKane I think it's going to be pretty hard to keep the dye from getting on the rest of the shirt. One option, that you might not like, is removing the collar with a seam ripper so you can just put it in the dye bath separately and then sewing it back on when it's dry. Because you're doing a dark color, you may want to wash the collar separately a few times before reattaching it so you don't end up with color bleed on the rest of the shirt when you wash it later. good luck!
Thanks for your great videos! I have a few questions: Why do you recommend using salt as a mordant for some fabrics, and vinegar for others? Does vinegar not work as well with fixing dye on cottons? I'm glad to find out that I can save the dye water for later! Could you save dye water that has vinegar in it? I can't wait to try out your tips on a thrift store dress that I bought. Thanks again.
***** These are the additives recommended by the dye company so they've already figured out which additive works best for which fabric. It should also be listed on your package. Yes, you should be able to save the dye, even with vinegar in it.
Hi, What Clothing Dye is Best to get? I have some pants that are rayon, polyester, and spandex. I want to dye them from light grey to black, what is the best dye to get?
Does this work for all types of fabrics? I'm getting married on the beach and I want to dye barefoot sandals the color of my dress but the ones I'm looking at are mostly lace...
it depends on the content of the fabric. If it's natural fibers like cotton or linen, it should dye. If it's synthetic, the dye will not take. If it's a mix, it may take some of the dye but will probably end up a light color. I think some shoe stores provide a shoe dyeing service....or maybe they just used to when I was a kid. doesn't hurt to check :)
can't I dye a silk fabric with design on it I going like the main fabric color it's grey with patterns of different colors but I want it red or green will it work
you want to redye a patterned scarf? If it already has a color it might be hard to predict what new dye will actually turn out. You can always use a dye remover first but it might remove the print, unfortunately.
according to the Rit website, you will not be able to dye materials like spandex. Dyes usually only work on fabrics made with natural fibers and not man-made fibers. :(
if it's mixed with synthetic, so linen/polyester, it may take the dye but it probably won't be very vibrant, so you may get a blue but not a navy blue. Unfortunately, there's not really a way to get around this yet :(
oh no! you can try to use a color remover: www.amazon.com/Rit-Dye-Powdered-Remover-2-Ounce/dp/B00BMLIEOA and then once the color is gone, try to dye it again. good luck!
I have several pairs of pants with blemishes from bleach splatter. The splotches are just a little lighter, not white. I have covered them with sharpie markers but that is temporary. Should I apply dye directly onto the splotchy areas before dyeing the whole garment?
+Lila Lee hmmm....I think it's still going to appear splotchy even if you do that. In my first attempt in dying fabric, I didn't really mix my fabric enough, so it came out splotchy and then I tried to redye it and it didn't help. I would contact the dye company that you would use and see what they suggest. I have a feeling they might suggest using a dye remover for the garment and then redying the whole thing. But let me know what they say.
How can we dye the thread? Can we use a synthetic dye that will only magically bind to synthetic fabrics on a mixed piece? lol...wishful thinking, i know...but the thread remaining white is irritating and I wish I found a way to fix it!
I mean you can try yellow to see if that makes them blue but you'll be taking a risk. Another option is to buy a dye remover: www.michaels.com/10227589.html so you take out the color and then add the dye color of your choice. good luck!
+DoDo96 dye works on natural fibers like cotton and silk. It probably wouldn't work well on your dress. If it takes any of the dye, it'll probably be really light.
it's good to know that I don't have to be standing over a hot stove stirring and stirring. Next time I'm going to try the method that you have taught us here. Thank you
Don’t use powdered. It’s to messy. If the small powder falls it’s hard to see and you’ll randomly see something you didn’t want dyed with bright pink dots on it
Thank you so much! I would like to request how to soften fabric (especially tulle).
Is it possible to dye only a portion of the shirt? I have a red polo but I want the collar to be black. How would I stop the dye from seeping into the rest of the shirt
+MatoranKane I think it's going to be pretty hard to keep the dye from getting on the rest of the shirt. One option, that you might not like, is removing the collar with a seam ripper so you can just put it in the dye bath separately and then sewing it back on when it's dry. Because you're doing a dark color, you may want to wash the collar separately a few times before reattaching it so you don't end up with color bleed on the rest of the shirt when you wash it later. good luck!
Thanks for your great videos! I have a few questions: Why do you recommend using salt as a mordant for some fabrics, and vinegar for others? Does vinegar not work as well with fixing dye on cottons? I'm glad to find out that I can save the dye water for later! Could you save dye water that has vinegar in it? I can't wait to try out your tips on a thrift store dress that I bought. Thanks again.
***** These are the additives recommended by the dye company so they've already figured out which additive works best for which fabric. It should also be listed on your package. Yes, you should be able to save the dye, even with vinegar in it.
Thanks!
What is the name of the color used
Thinking about dying some red sun faded curtains and wondering if there's anything I should do to make them look good? Thanks
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I dyed a green sweater using black dye but it turned brown. I redyed it and it is still brown? What should I do?
you probably should have used a color remover before dying your sweater. www.ritstudio.com/techniques/the-basics/rit-color-remover/
Hi, What Clothing Dye is Best to get? I have some pants that are rayon, polyester, and spandex. I want to dye them from light grey to black, what is the best dye to get?
Hiiii... Umm what if i dont put the salt in the water?
+skyler thunderfreeze it won't hurt it to not add salt, it just helps with the color
Hi I have a dress 98% polyester is it possible to dye ? Please let me know thanks
Thanks for letting me.
Does this work for all types of fabrics? I'm getting married on the beach and I want to dye barefoot sandals the color of my dress but the ones I'm looking at are mostly lace...
it depends on the content of the fabric. If it's natural fibers like cotton or linen, it should dye. If it's synthetic, the dye will not take. If it's a mix, it may take some of the dye but will probably end up a light color. I think some shoe stores provide a shoe dyeing service....or maybe they just used to when I was a kid. doesn't hurt to check :)
Professor Pincushion Okay, thank you for the information!
can't I dye a silk fabric with design on it I going like the main fabric color it's grey with patterns of different colors but I want it red or green will it work
you want to redye a patterned scarf? If it already has a color it might be hard to predict what new dye will actually turn out. You can always use a dye remover first but it might remove the print, unfortunately.
I have 175 white spandex chair covers. I want to dye them gray. Do I need to dye one by one? and how many rit dyes should I buy?
according to the Rit website, you will not be able to dye materials like spandex. Dyes usually only work on fabrics made with natural fibers and not man-made fibers. :(
I have white linen mix trousers elastic waisted and drawstring I'd like to dye navy . Can this be done ? Can you help ?
if it's mixed with synthetic, so linen/polyester, it may take the dye but it probably won't be very vibrant, so you may get a blue but not a navy blue. Unfortunately, there's not really a way to get around this yet :(
Professor Pincushion thank you for getting back to me , that's ok I won't try it as I needed it to be navy . X
Thanks! Very helpful. :-)
i dye my green neon color rumper using a black dye n it turn into dark green . what should i do redye it ?? plz help.. 😔😔
oh no! you can try to use a color remover: www.amazon.com/Rit-Dye-Powdered-Remover-2-Ounce/dp/B00BMLIEOA and then once the color is gone, try to dye it again. good luck!
What color dye did you use?
I think it's the teal color
I used the rit aquamarine and it looks very similar
Can I dye faux leather fabric or nylon is a better option?
dyes you buy in the fabric store, like rit dye, usually only works on natural fibers so if it's made with man-made fibers, it probably won't take.
I have several pairs of pants with blemishes from bleach splatter. The splotches are just a little lighter, not white. I have covered them with sharpie markers but that is temporary. Should I apply dye directly onto the splotchy areas before dyeing the whole garment?
+Lila Lee hmmm....I think it's still going to appear splotchy even if you do that. In my first attempt in dying fabric, I didn't really mix my fabric enough, so it came out splotchy and then I tried to redye it and it didn't help. I would contact the dye company that you would use and see what they suggest. I have a feeling they might suggest using a dye remover for the garment and then redying the whole thing. But let me know what they say.
+Lila Lee
Hello Lila, any luck with your bleach spots? I have same problem, Thanks Diane
How can we dye the thread? Can we use a synthetic dye that will only magically bind to synthetic fabrics on a mixed piece? lol...wishful thinking, i know...but the thread remaining white is irritating and I wish I found a way to fix it!
Thank you! I'm going to try something I ordered and let you know if it works.
i havew green curtains what color to get them light blue.?
I mean you can try yellow to see if that makes them blue but you'll be taking a risk. Another option is to buy a dye remover: www.michaels.com/10227589.html so you take out the color and then add the dye color of your choice. good luck!
Would it work on muslin fabric?
+Joanie Levesque yes, it should. Check the fabric content on the tag but it should be 100% cotton.
Hi I have a dress that is 98% polyester is it possible to dye ? Please let me know thanks again
+DoDo96 dye works on natural fibers like cotton and silk. It probably wouldn't work well on your dress. If it takes any of the dye, it'll probably be really light.
+Professor Pincushion thanks so much for getting back is there's any other type of dye that really works on polyester? Thanks
+DoDo96 Looks like Rit has one called Rit DyeMore: www.ritstudio.com/2015/04/15/announcing-rit-dyemore-rits-new-polyester-dye/ :)