https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:14:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen#post-1838918 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:43:11 +0000 JAileen 1838918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dyed a cotton sweater with Rit dye and it came out fine. I used two bottle of dye, though. Then I dyed a wool sweater with Rit, and it came out blotchy. The difference was I didn't stir the sweater enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen#post-1838859 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:22:11 +0000 elpgal 1838859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for getting me sorted out. So use iDye and keep expectations low. Got it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen#post-1838810 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 07:48:01 +0000 lozz_oz 1838810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Joy - it can be hit + miss dyeing. If the thread is polyester it will generally be a lighter shade than the rest of the item. Some fabrics apparently have some type of finish/coating as well which can interfere with the uptake of the dye.<br /> Then again, if it's sitting there unworn, it could get a second life if the experiment works ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen#post-1838796 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:21:47 +0000 Anonymous 1838796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>None of my linen pieces look like the dye took evenly to the fibers. I had on some watermelon red linen today that had some of the natural light tan linen showing and this was professionally done. Don't expect even color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen#post-1838788 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 04:46:18 +0000 karen13 1838788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dyes-for-dyeing-cotton-rayon-hemp-linen.html">https://www.dharmatrading.com/.....linen.html</a></p> <p>You need a dye for cellulose type fiber. It is not hard, and if you don't have experience with dyeing, I would go with the iDye recommended on the page linked, as it doesn't require soda ash. Don't use RIT or drugstore brands. Your colors will not be deep enough and will fade quickly. You need a non-aluminum container big enough to have the garment float freely in. You can't reuse any utensils for food. You can do it in a washing machine, but it takes a lot more dye and careful attention. It can be messy, so protect all your surfaces and use gloves.</p> <p>And take before and after pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen#post-1838763 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 02:41:58 +0000 Thistle 1838763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thought! It's a natural material, and I hear those do better with dyes and such. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dyeing-linen#post-1838751 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:10:06 +0000 elpgal 1838751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a white linen shirt from Uniqlo that I never wear because it is white. I want to try dyeing it. </p> <p>Does linen take dye well? What brands work best on linen? </p>