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05-07-2010, 08:08 PM
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when i bring home new fabric i first wash it in vingar water about one cup in the waqshing machine. this sets the dye and keeps it from fading for many years i also do this with new cloths my grand ma taught me this trick. she said they had to do that in the old days
this is also how you set the dye when tie dying fabrick if your material can go in hot water it sets it faster and better
this is also how you set the dye when tie dying fabrick if your material can go in hot water it sets it faster and better
05-08-2010, 06:54 AM
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I was taught to do it. (I just turn the jug up and pour. Probably 1/2 cup to a full tub of water). I let the fabric (clothes, unsewn fabric) set in it at least 1/2 hour. If I am not in a hurry I will let it set longer. It may not make a difference with the newer fabrics but it makes me feel like a winner. !!!.
05-08-2010, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by minnow895
when i bring home new fabric i first wash it in vingar water about one cup in the waqshing machine. this sets the dye and keeps it from fading for many years i also do this with new cloths my grand ma taught me this trick. she said they had to do that in the old days
this is also how you set the dye when tie dying fabrick if your material can go in hot water it sets it faster and better
this is also how you set the dye when tie dying fabrick if your material can go in hot water it sets it faster and better
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