Important Notes
Instructions
- Prewash garment in warm, soapy water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Leave damp and lay flat on clean surface.
- Gather fabric horizontally to create tight, random pleats.
- Secure with rubber band. Continue to place rubber bands down the length of gathered fabric.
- Wearing rubber gloves, mix 2 tablespoons of well-shaken liquid dye with two cups of hot tap water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Pour into a squirt bottle. Shake well. Repeat the same process to create desired colors.
- Place bound fabric on a wire rack with a tray or container under This is very important because it keeps the dye from puddling under the fabric.
- Squirt each dye color on fabric in sections created by the rubber bands or as desired.
- To set the dye, do the following right after applying the dye: Apply Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative with a spray bottle, which will enhance the colors and reduce bleeding. Mix 2 tablespoons of well-shaken ColorStay Dye Fixative with water and apply liberally to both sides of the jacket.
- If your garment doesn’t have any metal components, wrap garment in plastic wrap and seal the edges. Place the wrapped garment on a paper towel in the microwave and heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Plastic will puff up, creating a heat chamber that helps bond the dye with the fabric. Once the microwave is done, remove the garment and open the plastic, letting it cool down.
- Rinse in cold water until rinse water begins to run clear. This is very important to prevent unabsorbed dye from bleeding into any white areas.
- Wash in cold water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
- Prewash fabric in warm, soapy water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
- Leave the fabric damp and lay it out on a flat surface.
- Gather fabric horizontally or vertically to create tight, random pleats. Secure with rubber band. Continue to place rubber bands down the length of gathered fabric.
- Now it is time to create your dyebath.
- Cover work area around stove with plastic table cover or newspaper and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.
- Fill a stainless steel pot with three gallons of hot water.
- Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
- As a general guideline, one bottle of Rit DyeMore will dye up to two pounds of dry fabric. If dyeing 100% polyester or trying to achieve a very bold color, double the dye quantity.
- Cover pot and heat water on stove top to just below boiling (or 180°F / 82°C).
- Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.
- When water begins to simmer, add well-shaken dye and mix well.
- Wet fabric.
- Immerse your wrapped fabric in the dyebath for 4 to 10 minutes, up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow more time if dyeing 100% polyester. The longer the fabric is in the dye bath, the darker the color will be. Please note that fabric will look darker when wet and will dry lighter.
- When desired color is achieved, remove wrapped fabric from the dyebath. Squeeze out excess dye.
- Rinse in warm water and then gradually cool water until rinse water begins to run clear.
- Carefully remove rubber bands with a scissors and unfold the fabric.
- Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
