I've tried a couple times, and it's never really come out very well. I bought a light sweater today that I love the style of, but not the color. It's a dusty rose color that just doesn't make me look my best. I was wondering if anyone had any brand/technique recs for clothing dye, because I do want to keep this, I just need it to be darker!
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I have never died anything from a light to a dark color. I've only redyed my black clothes- um black I think the most populare dye brand is Rit, but I may be wrong. Be sure to use salt in the process. Also I've heard of a commercial product you can use to set the dye, but I've never used it. I think it's called Retayne. Here is some info I pulled from the Rit site.
Pretreat fabric. Wash fabric to remove finishes and stains. Use Rit Color Remover to lighten the original fabric color as much as possible before dyeing to a lighter or different color.
Prepare dye solution. Dissolve Rit powder dye thoroughly in hot water (1 pint water per package). For every pound of dry fabric (about 3 yards), use 1 package powder dye or 1/2 bottle liquid dye. Double the amount of dye for medium, bright or dark colors. For best result when dyeing cotton, rayon, linen, ramie or blends of these, add 1 cup salt to dyebath.
Choose a dyeing technique.
For maximum convenience, and for large items, use the washing machine technique.
Use the stovetop technique for best color results when dyeing with Rit Black Dye or other dark colors.
The sink or bucket technique is suitable for dyeing small or delicate items to a light or medium shade.
If you are just touching up a lightened area in fabric, the spot method may be best.
Care for your garment. Wash dyed items separately in cool
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