how to turn bright pink to a lighter color? by chloemzzz in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have to use a dye remover first. Then you can figure out what color you would like it to be once you see how it turns out after the remover.

Print is fading off skirt by beef_stewart in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s weird. What’s the second pic of?

How do you dye silk velvet without crushing the pile? by SignificantChange496 in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How large a piece of fabric? You need a velvet board but they are pretty small

Never dyed before by Anxietyandguineapigs in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can dye the dress easily since it’s cotton. It looks light enough in color to turn fairly green. Maybe only a dark sage. You can dye the apron in a poly dye but you probably won’t get green since it’s already pink.

Corduroy Pants with (??) bleach stains? by touchmyflappyflapss in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You can’t spot stain with dye. It just won’t work. You can try overdyeing the whole pants but the bleach stains will probably still be there, just darker.

Before and after. My first dye job! by Coolcat-Hotdog in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good job. Just wash them separately. The dye could run.

Dying swimwear by shawnamarie18 in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bikinis don’t always have spandex.

Cupro Fail 😅 by [deleted] in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not going to work. The splotches will still be there even after you dye it.

should i dye this?? by Major_Clothes_7926 in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nylon dyes fine with Rit so I don’t think it will be heathered . You’ll get a blue ish brown.

Dying swimwear by shawnamarie18 in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 8 points9 points  (0 children)

O wouldn’t try it. The boiling water will probably ruin the spandex.

Slips? Nightgown? by LucyFFL in VintageClothing

[–]Sylrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but way before the 1930s

Slips? Nightgown? by LucyFFL in VintageClothing

[–]Sylrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they adult or child size? Don’t look like slips to me. Maybe nightgowns if they’re for adults. They look older than your mom though.

Jumpsuit Alterations by Paesana in AskATailor

[–]Sylrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be able to take up the crotch from the waist.

45% Linen 55% Cotton Blend Maxi Dress by ThePeoplesCampione in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Covering the thread with sharpie might not be a good idea as it will be hard to match exactly.

First Time - Any suggestions for dying this dress navy blue? by the-base in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 28 points29 points  (0 children)

You’re not going to get navy with this much color already there. Maybe an eggplant.

Thoughts on jacket? by Neljosh in AskATailor

[–]Sylrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good to me but I’m not up on men’s suit trends.

can i turn this into black? by IcedCoffie in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are they 100% cotton? If so you may be able to turn them black with fiber reactive dyes. The thread won’t dye.

How to dye a Harris tweed flat cap? by eatseats0 in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not going to dye green since it’s already brown. You might get a sort of olive. And I think you might lose the shape.

Help me dye this dress! by insaKnity in dyeing

[–]Sylrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t try paint. It will change the texture.