Question:
dying clothes
Hi
Has anyone dyed an item of clothing before?
I have a white top which I love dearly but it is going a bit of a strange colour now and lost its white spark - could I dye it? if so what do I use?
Thanks
Dylon dyes are the best, you can get them from Woollies I think. Natural fibres dye really well, synthetic ones not so good. I've dyed loads of stuff. I prefer the machine dye, it's easier and gives a nice even colour.
Restoring whiteness
If its a synthetic item, then net curtain whitener can work quite well to restore the whiteness - or, there are other products available (for underwear etc) which work on assorted fabrics.
Otherwise, Dylon dyes are definitely the best - & easily available from woolies, robert dyas, and john lewis'
Also be warned that if the thread used to make the item is a different composition to the fabric (e.g. cotton top, polyester mix thread) then the dye may take differently on the thread and fabric. Which can look quite cool but can also look very odd!
g_k
Dylon dyes work with natural plant based fibres (like cotton) best, natural protein fibres (like wool) require acid dye which you get from fibre craft outlets (the acid comes from white vinegar not some sinister chemical).
Hi
Has anyone dyed an item of clothing before?
I have a white top which I love dearly but it is going a bit of a strange colour now and lost its white spark - could I dye it? if so what do I use?
Thanks
Answers:
Dylon dyes are the best, you can get them from Woollies I think. Natural fibres dye really well, synthetic ones not so good. I've dyed loads of stuff. I prefer the machine dye, it's easier and gives a nice even colour.
Answers:
Restoring whiteness
If its a synthetic item, then net curtain whitener can work quite well to restore the whiteness - or, there are other products available (for underwear etc) which work on assorted fabrics.
Otherwise, Dylon dyes are definitely the best - & easily available from woolies, robert dyas, and john lewis'
Answers:
Also be warned that if the thread used to make the item is a different composition to the fabric (e.g. cotton top, polyester mix thread) then the dye may take differently on the thread and fabric. Which can look quite cool but can also look very odd!
g_k
Answers:
Dylon dyes work with natural plant based fibres (like cotton) best, natural protein fibres (like wool) require acid dye which you get from fibre craft outlets (the acid comes from white vinegar not some sinister chemical).
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