Please computer search Rit dye remover - there is a lot of information available.. Over 40 years ago, I tried to dye some beautiful textured-like-lace braid - for use as trim on 2 antique upholstered chairs. Originally white, it needed to be a soft gold. The gold Rit dye did not "take" evenly. I remember a Rit dye remover took out all the "finishing chemicals" to which the manufacturers had subjected the braid. The next step was to dye the braid a second time. It "took", and the gold upholstered chairs are almost like-new in the lace and embroidery library. There has been no change in the color. I am very familiar with conservation and restoration of laces and embroideries, but at the time had not gone to museum-offered conferences on the subject. For my purpose, it was fine. I would not guarantee red dye will be removed without damage. However, I think the Rit dye remover would be fine on the all-white washable religious vestment that started this discussion. It is a garment that probably was meant to be washed and to eventually wear out. However, Alice, I suggest you examine the lace to determine if it can/should be removed before this treatment. (Probably it has been washed before.) Has the lace also been affected by the dye? Also, if the lace is in good condition, someone could make a pattern from the garment so it can be remade in new fabric at some future date, and maybe the lace can be recycled. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -------------------------------------------------------- A lady in my area has a white priest's robe with lace on it, including wide cuffs. Red satin was placed behind the lace to show it off. Evidently someone washed the robe without removing the red satin, and it has red color on the white fabric... the garment was from early or mid 20th century so is not really early. The lace is probably machine made, from the picture. I think the fabric is cotton. Does anyone have a suggestion of how to get red marks out of fabric? Alice in Oregon
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