Saturday - June 21, 2014


Why am I getting green edges on my burgundy Procion dye, in highwater immmersion dyeing?



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Friday - March 30, 2012


I want to dye a duvet & feather comforter, king size. I want to use the dye used for tye dying but not actually "tye" dye. Can I use this dye for the large pieces and dye them in the washing machine?



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Thursday - October 13, 2011


How should I dye some 50% cotton/50% polyester sheets?



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Friday - May 06, 2011


How do I do a test swatch before I commit to dyeing 7 yards of fabric?



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Thursday - May 05, 2011


I am wondering about the pot one would use to do the dyeing in. Is there a particular type of metal pot that should/should not be used?



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Thursday - January 13, 2011


Vat dyes lose their sharpness and become dull



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Saturday - January 01, 2011


Is Procion MX dye going to be enough to penetrate sheets with a washing machine dye process?



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Wednesday - December 30, 2009

How to dye muslin fabric in the washing machine


 


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Monday - October 26, 2009

How to dye a charcoal gray


 


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Wednesday - September 02, 2009

I want to redye some black Levis I like that fit well. Any advice?


 


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Monday - November 03, 2008

I have some lovely old linen napkins and tablecloths with monograms. Can I dye them to cover stains?


 


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Wednesday - May 21, 2008

Prior to overdyeing, do I resoak these fabric pieces in  soda ash once again?


 


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Saturday - February 09, 2008

what should I use to retain the softness and luster of my silk after dyeing?


 


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Tuesday - December 25, 2007

solving problems with immersion dyeing to a single solid shade


 


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Wednesday - October 17, 2007

OK, I got everything now [Procion MX dye, soda ash, and Synthrapol], so what method do I do since I can't use the washing machine? I want a nice solid bright color.


 


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Friday - July 20, 2007

Do I have to presoak it again in the soda ash when I re-dye?


 


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Wednesday - June 20, 2007

I've got a top loader washing machine which is quite rare here in the UK, and our dyes say use a front loader only.  Do you have any idea why I can't use a top loader?


 


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Wednesday - March 08, 2006

I want to dye my insulated draperies


 


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Wednesday - January 19, 2005

how to dye cotton sheets


 


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Tuesday - May 25, 2004

front loaders


 


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