How to dye silk and lace dress

Whether it is an old wedding dress or bridesmaid dress, think twice before you toss into fancy

clothes based solely on the color of their donations before the heap. And you save money dyeing

silk and lace fabric in the domestic fabric color may change the overall appearance of the garment.

Natural fibers such as silk and lace some varieties require special attention and care in the dyeing

process, in order to achieve uniform results, without destroying its fragile fibers. Careful selection

of suitable dyes and dye following description is related to the success of the color change effect.

Explanation

1

Choose silk or lace-color dye based on the desired outcome. Most require a pound dry weight

fabric dye cloth bag. Needed to buy enough dye.

2

Prepare the dye bath indicator dye pack. Most silk and lace dyes require additional additives such

as salt or vinegar.

3

Put your rubber gloves, and empty dye packs and additives into the stainless steel pot.

4

Carefully add enough boiling water nearly fully submerged below the waterline lace or silk dress.

5

Stir with a pair of pliers or a wooden spoon dress dye mixture. Add more hot water as needed to

keep the water temperature.

6

Remove with tongs required prom dresses inexpensive color from a dye bath. Silk will grab dye

quickly, so be sure to carefully observe the process of dye. Longer clothes soaked in the dye, the

color will be more intense at the end.

7

The prom dresses inexpensive of a large bath or sink filled with warm water. Use your spoon, stir

dress, and repeat as necessary, until the water runs clear. This could mean several times to fill the

bath or wash water sink.

8

Wearing the last rinse in cold water bath. As an alternative, you can select the rinse cycle of a

washing machine, and put your stunning prom dresses inexpensive in lace or silk mesh garment

bags, to avoid potential damage to the delicate fabric or lace details.

9

Hang dry your clothes, avoid direct sunlight and heat. Once it is dry, you can iron it with a low-

calorie or send it to a professional shop's urgent.