Can you help me rescue my blotchy sofa covers!!! HELP!!!!😩

Bj Blyth
by Bj Blyth
I tried Rit decolorizer. It turned my yellow-beige sofa covers a blotchy yellow and purple!😮 I tried to save them by dying them black, without success. They are now a blotchy uneven gray. 😱I have no choice but to use them. Any suggestions? Your help is greatly appreciated!

  5 answers
  • Dfm Dfm on Jul 13, 2017

    tye die. go retro 60's

  • Michele Pappagallo Michele Pappagallo on Jul 13, 2017

    You could try fabric paint on them, however, it may make them stiffer than they are now. Or try bleaching them to remove the bad colors and start over again...

    • Bj Blyth Bj Blyth on Jul 14, 2017

      I'm not sure I have the patience to paint all those covers. Each cushion is individual.

  • Sharon Sharon on Jul 13, 2017

    I would give the black another dye bath dipping or 2. When dyeing black it rarely really gets black on first try. Mix the dye in a bucket or tub, and dip, let sit for awhile. Then do your rinse with vinegar or salt to set, and dry. If still not black, do it again.

    • Bj Blyth Bj Blyth on Jul 14, 2017

      🤑After 4 bottles of RIT, this is getting expensive! But that is probably what I will try. Thanks.

  • Suzette Suzette on Jul 14, 2017

    Hi Bj, Here's a product that may help! https://www.sprayitnew.com/

    And a video how to! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vza6E9NuBeI


    Good luck and have fun!

  • Chickchoc Chickchoc on Jul 14, 2017

    What kind of sofa covers do you have? Do they detach from the cushions or not? If they can be removed, you could use them to create patterns for new fabric replacements and reuse the zippers on the original covers. If they don't come off, you could simply wrap the cushions in new fabric and hand stitch the sides closed. If some of your covers are extra pillows you have several choices. 1) Reuse the existing pillows by replacing the covers with fabric in the same manner as either removable or non-removable larger cushions or 2) Reuse the existing pillows by wrapping a coordinating or contrasting fabric around them in a manner similar to wrapping a gift or 3) Simply replace with new pillows from your favorite retailer or thrift store. (I usually try the thrift stores first.)


    • Bj Blyth Bj Blyth on Jul 14, 2017

      They are a denim type fabric. Each cushion is individually wrapped. Back and seat. Six cushions. Plus the fitted piece for back, arms and skirt. The cushions are zippered and the rest is Velcro attached. I may try painting it. I give up on RIT! And if I tried to sew something it would look worse than ever! LOL! Thanks for the ideas!