I washed my favorite button down shirt but made the mistake of hanging the shirt on a clothesline for 2 days. The hot, bright Southern California sun faded the side of the shirt that was facing the sun. One side of the shirt is a beautiful crimson red, while the other is a dull faded red. I don't want to throw the shirt away. Is there anything I can do? Can I dye the shirt to make it a uniform color? The shirt is made of rayon. I am a guy and don't know the "finer" points of laundry and fabrics--I need some good advice.
2007-03-23 18:00:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wrong category, however...
Rayon is a pain to dye, it doesn't take the everyday grocery store type dye. You can redye the entire shirt without removing the old color.
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/3246-AA.shtml
This dye works without hot water and will dye your rayon shirt uniformly.
2007-03-23 18:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by bomullock 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try turning the shirt the other way and hang it back up in the sun for 2 more days. That way both sides will be evenly faded. I think if you die the shirt, it will come out uneven since the 2 sides are different shades now. Or here's a though - fade the other side of your shirt, then die it. It should all come out the same color. Just read the instructions on the fabric dye to make sure it works on rayon. Hope this helps!
2007-03-23 18:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by nightlhasa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give the shirt a twist and tie it in a pretzle shape then hang it in the sun some more. When it's faded in streaks and swirls, you can change out the tag and tell your friends it's an exclusive, one-of-a-kind custom shirt and smile in a way that says "you know you want one just like it, but that would make you a copy cat; and besides, you can't afford fashion this hott!"
2007-03-23 18:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by just me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a product made by RIT dye that removes color from fabric. Use that first to even out the color. Then you will probably have to redye it.
2007-03-23 18:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by xeydc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 07:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by casco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'd get better answers if you post in the proper category. You are in Pets.
2007-03-23 18:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by Im Listening 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeahh seriously...wrong category kiddo...
2007-03-23 18:08:13 · answer #7 · answered by HOll4907 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋