r/dyeing

Wanted to share this success after reading quite a few threads on here to know what to expect :)

So I started off with two pretty white ruffled pillowcases from the bargain bin of a thrift store that had yellowed a bit, and a light blue duvet cover. Both were supposedly 100% cotton but I suspected that the embroidery on the pillowcases was in fact polyester. So I went for a light ice blue color for them, and a deep blue for the duvet cover. I'm based in the Netherlands and used dyes from Aybel suitable for natural fibers. First had a go at the pillowcases at 60°C and when they turned out well, I went for the duvet cover, at 90°C. I have a top loader washing machine so it felt kind of scary not to see what was happening. I did pause the machine once during the cycle and tried to stir a bit. Pleasantly surprised that the lacing detail of the duvet cover took the dye so well. I'm afraid this will make me see even more potential in all the fabric at the thrift store, haha!

Heya everyone!

Can anyone recommend brands or colour (or colour mix) to get the colour on the right. I’m not sure if I should do crimson/red with some blue/navy or purple?! Or if there’s a brand that has a singular wine/burgundy. Doesn’t have to be exact, I just feel the left colour is kinda “rusty”!?!?

Apologies for the poor picture quality on the right. I’m attempting to alter and dye the dress on the left to be like Ana’s dress in 50 Shades of Grey. The dress is made from nylon.

I’ve had excellent results previously with Rit liquid on natural fibres, for synthetics I’ve not tried Rit DyeMore.

I did find Jaquard Acid Dye in burgundy. I’m not sure what shade it will give me.

Do you recommend DyeMore and mixing red and blue or purple until I find my shade? I feel like this would be the most flexible option to get the exact shade I want.

Thanks in advance!!!

hello!

I have this yellow jumper (100% cashmere) which I posted about 6 months ago. I have the Fibre Craftsman acid dye in charcoal and some vinegar and I’m ready to go, stove top method. I would like it to be a nice charcoal/mid grey

however, I have been reading different sources on how to and they all have different methods. Do I move the item whilst the water is warm not hot, or is this a recipe for disaster? do I add Glauber‘s Salt or is this not needed? I really don’t want to felt this jumper, it was expensive and I like it aside from the wild shade! please help!!

I'm looking to buy these 100% cotton denim pants. They say online that the star pattern is woven in.

I would love them if they were a deep blue denim.

Would this be possible to dye and the stars staying a different shade, or will the dye just overpower it and make it all one colour.

I have dyed once and wanted to check with the pros before I buy it and try.

Thanks! 💙🦝

I want to create this color effect on my prom dress but I’m not sure if it’s possible through dying. The description says it’s tulle-lined, I’m not sure exactly what the opaque layer under is, but that’s what I’d be dying red. What do you think?

helloooo

i’m on an upcycling-my-entire-wardrobe rabbithole at the moment and would love to dye these denim trousers to a nice purple shade. i love that the original jeans have two slightly different shades of blue and would love for the final result to have the same effect with the new colour - will this transfer easily or should i buy two different shades of purple to succeed?

the trousers are 100% cotton.

also, is there anything i need to know about denim dyeing specifically? is it any different from dyeing e.g. t-shirts?

appreciate all and any help and advice <3

hello. I have a towel like the first image, that i’m looking to turn into the second image using RIT dye. It is 100% cotton. which color(s) should i buy?

Any recommendations on how to make these spots in the first pic more “aesthetic”. In second pic need advice on blending in the two washes(fading&spots). First timer, anything helps.

I’m hoping I can get some help cause I feel bad about ruining these capris. They were originally a light tan/khaki color, I used a whole pack of rit powder dye because I wanted to make sure they came out dark black, but instead they came out dark brown with a sort of purple undertone (you can see in the photos with flash). The material is 100% cotton. I’m wondering if there’s any way to re-dye these to be completely black? I’d also like the stitching to be black but that’s not a huge priority, as long as the actual fabric could be turned black. Thanks!