I have a dress that is made from satin and has a layer of chiffon over the top. The chiffon gathers around the bust area and it also has a chiffon scarf. I would love to dye it black but I have no idea how to do it or even if it can be done.
2007-06-02 01:14:12 · 9 answers · asked by littleangel_1500 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Sounds like a bridesmaids dress, and it sounds cute to wear again.
I would call specialty cleaners in your area (not a chain) that does additional things like wedding dress cleaning, leather cleaning, etc to see if they do dyeing.
I would also call bridal shops and ask them about it.
Don't try on your own, you will ruin the fabric.
2007-06-02 01:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the trouble I had when I went to prom in a light lime satin dress. The dress sounds beautiful. I'd recommend taking a swatch, or the dress to the florist and letting them help you decide. I think a nice white rose/carnation could be perfect with silk ribbons in apple green (the florist sometimes can dye the ribbon to match the dress) black, and a clear, glittery color to go along with the corsage. She'll look beautiful, I'm sure, no matter what you choose.
2016-04-01 11:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It likely won't work on a polyester satin.
Here are instructions from a typical dye product:
Suitable fabrics: cotton, linen, viscose and polyester/cotton mixes. Lighter shades on polyester mixes because pure synthetics DO NOT pick up dye
2007-06-02 01:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No joke, try visiting a laundromat (name??) that handles military clothing. Sometimes the GIs accidently bleach their uniforms and these laundromats can "repair" the bleached area with dye. Perhaps they can help you with your situation.
Also, try suring the Net for dress makers; they dye their dresses somehow.
Good Luck!
2007-06-02 01:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by Terry E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't get it done by a bridal shope or a dry cleaners,they sell dye at most fabric/craft stores that you can use in the bath tub or washer.
2007-06-02 01:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by liongirrl13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well better safe than sorry. i say dont dye it..besides w/e supply you would need to buy to do this you would be better off buying a new dress for almost the same price
2007-06-02 04:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by ~*~KiMmY~*~<3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-24 04:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy a black one
2007-06-02 01:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by pomowner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were you i wouldn't dye it. it may be ruined.
2007-06-02 01:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by georgina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋