Can you dye cushions

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ScotchGard water and UV fabric spray. You must I repeat, you must use a protective spray so that the newly dyed cushion covers do not fade if you are keeping the cushions outside in direct sunlight.

Ok, so polyester is a harder fabric to dye than regular cotton. You must dye polyester fabric on the stovetop, using high heat. A big pot is a must to fit the covers. I link to one in the supplies list. I had 6 pieces that I dyed. First, determine how much dye is needed. Weigh the cushion covers on a food scale or estimate the weight. As a general guideline, one bottle of Rit DyeMore will dye up to two pounds of dry fabric.

I would recommend dyeing a swatch of the fabric first! Refer to the back of the bottle for exact measurements. Do not dry. Cover work surface.

I used a paper towels and a plastic tablecloth. Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.

The dye will not work completely if you try and dye synthetics using luke warm or cold water. Fill a stainless steel pot with enough water for the fabric to move freely.

Rit Dye recommends using three gallons of water for every pound of fabric. My fabric was about 3. I used 10 gallons of water. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing. When water begins to simmer, shake dye bottles and add to water. Stir gently. For my dark grey fabric I added 5 bottles of Frost Grey and 2 bottles of Graphite. I had about 4 lbs of fabric, so I was generous with the dye. Wet the item you are going to be dyeing and add it to the dyebath.

I had just washed mine so they were ready to go. Keep temperature at a low simmer for the duration of your dyeing. Stir slowly and continuously. The first 10 minutes are the most critical. Stirring helps to ensure an even color with no splotches. We kept the cushion covers in the dyebath for 40 minutes, stirring and moving the fabric around to get an even dye.

You must be logged in to post a comment. So a quick way to bring those faded cushions back to life would be to dye them. We would love to hear about your next decorating project! Categories: Cushion Tips and Tricks.

Gently squeeze the excess dye solution out. Rinse the fabric under warm water at first, then under cold water until the water runs clear. Squeeze the excess water out of the cushion covers and dry them on a clothesline or in your dryer. After the covers are rinsed and dried, examine the color. If you want the color to be darker or more intense, you can simply place them back into the same dye bath and repeat the process until the final color is to your satisfaction.

Fresh colors from dying outdoor cushion covers will help restore faded patio cushions and revive the look and feel of your outdoor space. Related Articles. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle.