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I've always loved wearing really unique colors and odd color combinations, i.e. red shirt with blue pants, purple shirt with white pants, etc. However, I've been thinking lately, is there a way to dye clothing efficiently to get even more unique colors than are commercially available?
I have a lot of colors of shirts, so I don't think I'd need any more, but about my pants... I wear long Dickies brand pants, and their color range is limited. Would it be feasible to buy a pair of white pants and then use some sort of cloth dye on them to craft myself a bright green pant? Or maybe a baby blue? Or even a bumble-bee yellow? This would bring a whole new dimension to my clothing.
So, the question is, how and where does one purchase clothing dyes? How effectively do they work? Will they work on heavy-duty Dickies pants? Lastly, will they be wash-safe, or will the colors run?
Thanks in advance!
Gnome
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RE: Advice About Dying Clothing
Rit brand clothing dyes are available in lots of places, including your local grocery store. WalMart, Target, etc. Check the laundry aisle. They have lots of different colors, but they work best on natural fabrics like cotton. The color doesn't stick so well on synthetics like polyester. So if your pants are a cotton-poly mix, the colors will not turn out as brilliant or vivid as they would on all-cotton. The dyes will work on heavy cloth too, as long as you puchase enough dye. The instructions on the box/bottle usually tell you how much dye to use per pound of cloth.
The color is wash-safe, after the item has been washed a few times. Good luck!
RE: Advice About Dying Clothing
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Post By (Guest Post)
(07/25/2005)
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RIT fabric dye is available in most grocery and mass market stores like WalMart and craft stores, too. RIT has a great website, too. Use double strength dye, follow directions and use very hot water, and have fun. Dye takes best on natural fabrics like cotton. Synthetics or blends won't come up as bright.
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