I noticed a spot on the chest of my sweater that appears lighter in color. If I would dye it black, would this spot cause a problem?


Name: Penny
Message: I have a dark beige sweater, 100% cotton.  I noticed a spot on the chest that appears lighter in color.  I don't know what happened.  If I would dye it black, would this spot cause a problem?  Thank you.

Yes, the lighter spot will probably still be lighter after you dye the sweater, though it may be less noticeable. See "How can I fix the bleach spots on my favorite clothing?".

By the way, it is best to avoid all-purpose dye when dyeing a cotton sweater. You will obtain better and longer-lasting results, without having to use hot water that might shrink the sweater, if you use fiber reactive dye, such as Procion MX dye. If you can't find this dye locally, you can order it by mail from any of the dye suppliers listed on my page of Sources for Dyeing Supplies.

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Posted: Tuesday - February 14, 2006 at 03:26 PM          

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