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Title: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Butterbean on January 25, 2009, 12:06:26 PM
..an article of clothing?

I just received a top I ordered and really don't care for the colors all that much.  It's OK, but I would like to dye it black.  I would have ordered it in black if I could find it but I had to get this one off of ebay because the store/site is sold-out.

Seems like in the old days people would dye clothes in the washing machine.  I don't know if this is necessary or wise?

Any tips/suggestions?







Migs  ???
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Princess L on January 25, 2009, 12:20:46 PM
..an article of clothing?

I just received a top I ordered and really don't care for the colors all that much.  It's OK, but I would like to dye it black.  I would have ordered it in black if I could find it but I had to get this one off of ebay because the store/site is sold-out.

Seems like in the old days people would dye clothes in the washing machine.  I don't know if this is necessary or wise?

Any tips/suggestions?







Migs  ???

I did some tie-dyeing as a kid  ;D  That was fun.  I would use a stationary tub or bucket, not your machine and be sure to wear gloves.
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Butterbean on January 25, 2009, 12:22:47 PM
I did some tie-dyeing as a kid  ;D  That was fun.  I would use a stationary tub or bucket, not your machine and be sure to wear gloves.
Did you just buy the dye at the grocery?  Any brand suggestions?
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: benz on January 25, 2009, 12:29:00 PM
..an article of clothing?

I just received a top I ordered and really don't care for the colors all that much.  It's OK, but I would like to dye it black.  I would have ordered it in black if I could find it but I had to get this one off of ebay because the store/site is sold-out.

Seems like in the old days people would dye clothes in the washing machine.  I don't know if this is necessary or wise?

Any tips/suggestions?







Migs  ???


dye in the washing machine? lol, just pick a bowl, warm water and do it right there stella.

side note

i remember back in the days i was 10, i dyed many shirts like those used in woodstock lol, it was pretty cool and easy!
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Faust on January 25, 2009, 12:52:02 PM
Yes. Worked alright.

Would only do it if you wouldn't wear it otherwise. No risk that way.
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Migs on January 25, 2009, 03:53:37 PM
..an article of clothing?

I just received a top I ordered and really don't care for the colors all that much.  It's OK, but I would like to dye it black.  I would have ordered it in black if I could find it but I had to get this one off of ebay because the store/site is sold-out.

Seems like in the old days people would dye clothes in the washing machine.  I don't know if this is necessary or wise?

Any tips/suggestions?







Migs  ???

ahem!  yeah do it in a bowl.  the gorcery store has it or target.  after you dye it use cold water.  Probably best to hand wash it at first, redye it as needed to get the depth of black you want.
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Princess L on January 25, 2009, 08:03:24 PM
Did you just buy the dye at the grocery?  Any brand suggestions?

Rit is the brand that comes to mind.  For black I think you may need to do that on the stove to achieve intensity and depth.
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: w8m8 on January 26, 2009, 05:32:13 AM
..an article of clothing?

I just received a top I ordered and really don't care for the colors all that much.  It's OK, but I would like to dye it black.  I would have ordered it in black if I could find it but I had to get this one off of ebay because the store/site is sold-out.

Seems like in the old days people would dye clothes in the washing machine.  I don't know if this is necessary or wise?

Any tips/suggestions?







Migs  ???



http://www.ritdye.com/Stovetop.33.lasso


found you a link to RIT , advices specifically for black STella 

good tips there and I'd check the fabric aswell   :)
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Butterbean on January 26, 2009, 06:58:40 AM
Thanks everyone!

Hi w8m8 :-*
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: w8m8 on January 26, 2009, 01:55:55 PM
Thanks everyone!

Hi w8m8 :-*

Hi STella  :D   best of luck with your new top
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Butterbean on January 26, 2009, 04:59:37 PM
Hi STella  :D   best of luck with your new top
Thanks w8m8!!  So good to see you back!  Do you have any pics of Smudge to share? :D
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: ~flower~ on January 27, 2009, 10:53:41 AM
You said you don't care for the "colors".  So is it more than one color?  I wonder if that would dye evenly then?
Title: Re: Have any of you ever dyed...
Post by: Butterbean on January 27, 2009, 12:35:31 PM
You said you don't care for the "colors".  So is it more than one color?  I wonder if that would dye evenly then?
Yeah, there is white, silver, turquoise and black.  Maybe I would need to dye it a few times?