Dying Polyester Stitching?

Discussion in 'Fashion and Crafts' started by L.A.Matthews, May 30, 2008.

  1. L.A.Matthews

    L.A.Matthews Senior Member

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    Hey, I've just dyed a pair of red jeans black with standard cotton dye, but the stitching is still red because it's polyester.

    Does anyone know how I'd go about dying the stitching, if possible?
     
    L.A.Matthews, May 30, 2008
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  3. mitten_kitten

    mitten_kitten daisymae

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    You probably won't be able to do anything about that. Polyester is plastic and doesn't absorb dye. It gets its colour during manufacturing.

    Black permanent marker maybe? Or you could just leave the red stitching...
     
    mitten_kitten, May 30, 2008
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  5. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    look up disperse dyes. I know of at least two UK suppliers.
     
    drumminmama, Jun 9, 2008
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  7. L.A.Matthews

    L.A.Matthews Senior Member

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    Yeah, I've looked at them, and having no experience in dying or anything it seems abit confusing. Also, the fact that the water needs to be hot as hell scares the shit out of me. It'll probably be cheaper just buying a new pair of jeans. Hehe!
     
    L.A.Matthews, Jun 10, 2008
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  9. nynysuts

    nynysuts No Gods, No Masters

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    I think black jeans with red stitching sounds quite cool...
     
    nynysuts, Jun 10, 2008
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  11. Faerie

    Faerie Peachy

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    I agree.. . i bet they look great
     
    Faerie, Jun 10, 2008
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  13. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    RIT is a hot water dye.
    think boiling cauldron.
    Or your marker idea.
     
    drumminmama, Jun 14, 2008
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  15. shaggie

    shaggie Senior Member

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    shaggie, Jan 6, 2009
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  17. Hesh

    Hesh Member

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    +3 on black jeans with red stitching... get a pic-up. :D
     
    Hesh, Jan 8, 2009
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