Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   ? About dying fabric (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/about-dying-fabric-t65493.html)

cjomomma 09-19-2010 05:01 AM


Originally Posted by Candace
Buy the fabric you want. This is wayyyyy too much work. Time+money. I'm alll for saving a buck, but this is too much...

I would have but I can't find it. That's why I'm thinking of dying method.

Moonpi 09-19-2010 05:25 AM

I've done some dyeing, but can't reliably predict the outcome. It's like baking bread - with the same ingredients, two people will come up with different results. I would wash the fabric thoroughly first, and I use a little borax in the wash to remove skin oil that will change the outcome. No fabric softener.

A lot depends on that black - if it was made by combining other dyes, you may end up with something looking green or rusty. Experiment with it and see what happens. I've overdyed some ugly prints and some have turned out beautifully, but they were covering lighter with darker colors.

Rebecca VLQ 09-19-2010 05:36 AM


Originally Posted by Candace
Buy the fabric you want. This is wayyyyy too much work. Time+money. I'm alll for saving a buck, but this is too much...

I would say that, too.

Thing is...if you buy GOOD dye (fiber reactive) there is a change in the actual makeup of the fibers of the cloth where it opens up slots for the molecules to "take" the dye molecules. I can foresee the black fabric molecules "opening up" and releasing dye molecules and setting them on the white dots, along with your yellow. The dots probably will not turn out good, especially if the fabric is crumpled and dark touches light.

quilt queen 2 09-19-2010 06:17 AM

A couple of years ago when I was doing a bunch of blue gradations I was able to overdye a black and white print with the blue. I would do a small piece first and make sure to wash the fabric before.

dotcomdtcm 09-19-2010 06:33 AM

Make a sample. You can also sponge the dotted area & not dye the whole thing. Make sure your black does not run into the dots!

skothing 09-19-2010 06:38 AM

I took a dying class and what has been said is what I learned. I took ugly fabric to over dye and it turned out wonderful. The class was under 40 for 6 weeks. No additional cost for dying. It was a blast!

cjomomma 09-19-2010 07:06 AM

Thank you everyone for all info. I will let you know what happens.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:51 PM.