Yes.
Fran
Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
Berkeley, CA?
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Subject: Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan--Thanks--also discount fabrics
Thanks to Melanie and everyone. I suppose it's time to try it. After I
do my next two loads of stuff I'm dyeing for the first time, I'll start
experimenting with softening some of the overly bright warm colors I did.
(My husband keeps saying he wants to have "fun" with the dye jobs and
considering some of his ideas, I have to keep telling him he's only
allowed to have "safe fun.")
I have, BTW, occasionally dyed white cotton lace by making coffee too
strong to drink and soaking the lace in it in a bowl till it was about
the right color. However, this was for things that won't be washed a
lot. Tea produces a pinker brown than coffee, and I don't like that
color as much. Quilters can get away with using it a lot because quilts
don't usually get washed often.
BTW, I went to the dentist in Berkeley a couple days ago, and the big
Discount Fabrics there is having a moving sale. Signs all over. I
didn't have time to go in, but I have to go back on Monday and maybe I
can make it then.
Fran
Lavolta Press
http://www.lavoltapress.com
Melanie Schuessler wrote:
Lavolta Press wrote:
I'd prefer these colors darker rather than lighter.
Then adding dye rather than dye remover is what you want.
Do you think for an ecru overdye 10% of our usual amount would be
good?
I would say try it. If it doesn't do enough, do it again with more.
10%
is a very safe amount--I definitely don't think it would be too much.
Good luck,
Melanie
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