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Old 01-26-2011, 06:33 AM
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So I got a solid black fabric from fabric.com. I tested it in hot water and it bled profusely. I kept rinsing and rinsing it until it finally stopped bleeding. Does anyone know if it definitely will NOT bleed any more?
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Old 01-26-2011, 06:34 AM
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Try setting the dye with a HOT iron, then try rinsing or soaking again.
black and red are bad!
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Old 01-26-2011, 06:40 AM
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I would wash it in Retayne to set the dye.
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Old 01-26-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by carol45
So I got a solid black fabric from fabric.com. I tested it in hot water and it bled profusely. I kept rinsing and rinsing it until it finally stopped bleeding. Does anyone know if it definitely will NOT bleed any more?
try setting the dyes w a cup of salt or vinegar, it works and is cheep and something u have around the house all the time.
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Originally Posted by maryb119
I would wash it in Retayne to set the dye.
That should work :thumbup:
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