Hand Dyeing Fabric
#11
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 4,134
Originally Posted by wanderingcreek
I didn't have any problems with the dye staining my white countertops at all. I buy all of my supplies from Dharma Trading including my PFD fabrics.
I have two huge boxes of fabric I dyed years ago - gradiations and large pieces. My friend was moving out of her rent stabilized apt in NYC, and we knew the landlord was going to gut the place the minute she was out the door. She actually moved her stuff out 2 weeks before the end of the lease, and we all spent a couple of days in there dyeing up a storm. Plus we had the 15 washing machines downstairs. Cost a fortune, but it was all done pretty quickly. :lol: :lol:
#12
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New York City/Manhattan
Posts: 1,316
Dharma Trading and Prochem are two fabulous sources. I dye fabric regularly, even did it with my DD's first grade class. I am a clumsy girl by nature, but have never dyed anything I didn't want dyed. I prefer the hand of my own dyed fabrics and the colors. using a low=water method is much easier.
#15
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
Shoot....I just keep bleaching my countertops!!
(I hate my counters though...I wish they'd just give up so I could get new ones.)
(I hate my counters though...I wish they'd just give up so I could get new ones.)
#16
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Sounds like a great summer out-of-doors activity!
It's also interesting to see what others come up with. Would love to get the chance to join in next time they have the outdoor 1-day class.
#17
I've begun hand-dyeing my fabrics and I like it so much that I'm selling them at Farmer's Markets and online. To me, it is wonderfully satisfying to begin with white fabric, and come out with wonderful designs and colors.
I don't think I can ever stop! I am also beginning to dye bamboo socks! So soft.
I don't think I can ever stop! I am also beginning to dye bamboo socks! So soft.
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