Does black fade out?
#11
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You could also try 'setting' the black fabric with white vinegar before using. If you prewash, that is. Haven't done this myself but a friend swore by this for her black clothing. It makes sense. Kind of like setting the colors on Easter eggs when dying with the old hot water mixes.
#12
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Black is more reliable now than it was during the civil war. Black used in their quilts was usually wool or silk because they would hold the dye and not fade as quickly. If you are going for authenticity you might want to re-think black cotton.
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I use black made by Blank. It will be the same color bolt from bolt. Some manufactors empty all the dyes from the day into one vat to make their black. Blank does not do that. They have a true black dye.
#20
Originally Posted by Kat Sews
Black is more reliable now than it was during the civil war. Black used in their quilts was usually wool or silk because they would hold the dye and not fade as quickly. If you are going for authenticity you might want to re-think black cotton.
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