Dying curtains
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Sherry Fisher on Mar 21, 2015I dye things a lot. RIT dye has a web site that helps with mixing different colors. I've tried stove top and machine dyeing with good results. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Kathie taylor on Mar 21, 2015Ditto the above. I have also used RIT dye on a velvet headboard.. Very hot water in a bucket and a paint brush to apply.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl Morris Siciliano on Mar 21, 2015does not really work on synthetic fabricHelpful Reply
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M. J. on Mar 21, 2015I was going to say the same thing that Sherry said. I've used Rit dye and it is a good product. :) M.j.Helpful Reply
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Lee on Mar 21, 2015How about sewing a trim on them instead?? Like a border down the sides in teal or add an teal insert (plain or a pattern) on the top, middle, or bottom? This can be sewn on to the top of curtain fabric or a-cut-away insert. Your curtain fabric will be important for dyeing success. NO Poly. Hope you will let us know how the project works out.Helpful Reply
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Suzanne on Mar 21, 2015Im not sure of the content I know they have a shine to the material and a lace insertHelpful Reply
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Shelby @ The Weathered Barn Studio on Mar 21, 2015...I too, have used RIT or other dyes with great success, as M.J. and Sherry Fisher stated. Be sure to set your washer for the LONGEST cycle possible, hottest water possible and I also let the things I am dyeing " soak' for at least a half hour to an hour, depending on deepness of color desired. :) I add a teaspoon of salt to the dye water, helps set the color :)Helpful Reply
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Linda Fraser on Mar 21, 2015You just have to make sure they are cotton. poly won't dyeHelpful Reply
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