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How do you dye curtains?
Basically that means you dip the bottom of the curtains in a bucket of dye and slowly lift it out so that the top is lighter than the bottom. But that seemed messy and way too unpredictable for me, so I went my own way. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience; learn more and see our full Remodelaholic disclosure policy here .
How long should I Cover my curtain dye with plastic?
Once everything is dyed and looking good, you are supposed to cover the dye with plastic for 6-8 hours. This is no big deal when you are dyeing a t-shirt, but when you are working on huge curtain panels, it is a little more difficult.
How do you dye clothes with RIT dyemore?
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.
How do you dye a dyebath with vinegar?
If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath. To enhance the color: (1) add one cup of salt when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie or linen; (2) add one cup of vinegar when dyeing fabrics containing nylon, silk or wool. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.