Dyeing Bleach Spots From Black Dress?

I have a black dress that has two very small bleach spots. They have discolored the black. How can I dye them black without ruining the dress?

Molly from Baton Rouge, LA

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Marge Mayhew

September 11, 20070 found this helpful

I've had the best results just dabbing the bleached spot with a black Sharpie permanent marker.

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Little Suzy
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September 12, 20070 found this helpful

I've used the permanent marker also. It works.

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Laura Justice

September 14, 20070 found this helpful

Ah Ha! Great minds work in concert!
I love Sharpie!
good luck

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By (Guest Post)

September 15, 20070 found this helpful

Yes, black magic marker. No dyeing, it is too "iffy".

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Kat

September 16, 20070 found this helpful

I agree with both, dyeing is too 'iffy' and a sharpie is likely your best bet. The reason why? Here is a little fabric chemistry: once you bleach something, its chemical composition changes permanently as such that it will no longer hold dye particles.

If it does, it will not have the same intensity as the rest of the fabric and the dye will wash out over a few launderings. So, sharpie it is!

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By JULIA (Guest Post)

September 17, 20070 found this helpful

Try the sharpie when the dress is damp. It will help the ink go the smooth.

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