How to dye nappies [Archive] - Bub Hub Pregnancy & Parenting Forum

FourAngelKisses

12-01-2007, 09:26

I have about 3-4 dozen terry flats that I would love to dye blue. I tried once before but after about 3 washes, they had turned back to white, even though I had followed the directions. So how do you do it properly and get them to stay coloured?

BlueGin

12-01-2007, 10:37

I know that adding vinegar to the rinse of fabric with leaking dye (new stuff) works so fix it, maybe that would help?

SilverStarfish

12-01-2007, 10:57

I used Dylon dyes, they come with a little colour fixer thingy. I did Sarah's pink and purple and while they have faded a little, they are still very pretty.

FourAngelKisses

12-01-2007, 11:03

I used Dylon dyes, they come with a little colour fixer thingy. I did Sarah's pink and purple and while they have faded a little, they are still very pretty.

That's what I used last time, the itty bitty tins. Is that the same as what you used?

SilverStarfish

12-01-2007, 11:05

Yup, that's what I used :confused: How weird is that?

Funkychicken

12-01-2007, 11:06

I do quite a bit of dyeing. If you wash on hot all the time, you will lose some colour but there are some great dyes out there. I'll send you a link to a great site that sells heaps of them and all different sorts. :thumbsup:

FourAngelKisses

12-01-2007, 11:07

Thanks!!

SilverStarfish

12-01-2007, 11:07

Ahh, that might be it. I only ever wash in cold.

kymmy

12-01-2007, 17:53

Will u show pics after u dye Jeanette?

FourAngelKisses

13-01-2007, 08:27

If I remember, I'll take a pic of them all on the clothesline.

Pippi Longstocking

13-01-2007, 08:34

I boil the dyes in - leave the nappies boiling for a good 20-30 mins. Then, after they have cooled a bit, transfer them in to a bucket of really salty water and leave them overnight. Then rinse as normal. They will fade a bit but not hugely.

SilverStarfish

13-01-2007, 08:43

I was given a whole bunch of white singlets for Sarah... I think these look cooler ;)

hippy baby singlets (http://www.faeml.com/news/tiedye.jpg)

bronny-jane

13-01-2007, 09:08

so cute... ok im going to dye zoe's too..... maybe a hot pink:D

~Alicia

13-01-2007, 09:38

I do quite a bit of dyeing. If you wash on hot all the time, you will lose some colour but there are some great dyes out there. I'll send you a link to a great site that sells heaps of them and all different sorts. :thumbsup:

Could I please have a link too FC? :D

abelka

13-01-2007, 13:14

I would love the link as well if possible, FC it sounds good!:thumbsup:

nemosmum

13-01-2007, 13:20

I do quite a bit of dyeing. If you wash on hot all the time, you will lose some colour but there are some great dyes out there. I'll send you a link to a great site that sells heaps of them and all different sorts. :thumbsup:

oh can you just post the link FC as i want it too:D
JKing hehehe but a pm would be great if your not too busy? ta:kiss:

Funkychicken

13-01-2007, 13:58

Ok, I have the go-ahead to post the link to the site here. Happy dyeing everyone!

http://www.kraftkolour.com.au/ (http://www.kraftkolour.com.au/)

CurlyG

17-01-2007, 14:42

Hey Faeml, GREAT tie-dyeing (sp?)!!!!!! Was it hard?

SilverStarfish

20-01-2007, 16:40

Not at all :D it was a pretty fun way to spend an afternoon. It's all trial and error. Somethings work, something don't.

tanni_83

20-01-2007, 16:51

I was given a whole bunch of white singlets for Sarah... I think these look cooler ;)

hippy baby singlets (http://www.faeml.com/news/tiedye.jpg)

i must agree...much cooler then plain white!!! :thumbsup: