Upcycling: Transform Your Wardrobe with Dye by Marisa Lynch

All levels | 17 min 53 sec

Introduction
Overview00:36

Materials
Materials01:45

Dyeing Fabric
Which dye to use for which fabric?03:11
Washing machine dyeing03:13
Stovetop dyeing03:42

Finish
Reveal and wrap up05:26

Taught by Marisa Lynch

Buy For $9.95

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Learn how to give old garments a dye-bath makeover with upcycling expert, Marisa Lynch. In this class, she shares a wealth of knowledge about how to dye clothes – whether they’re made from natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a blend of both – all using commercial dyes. The best part of all is the big reveal at the end, where you’ll see the varying degrees of saturation and spectrum of hues that occur when the same dye is used on garments made from various fibers.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Check out Rit's color formula recipe book to customize your dye color: https://www.ritdye.com/color-formulas/
iDye Poly (for synthetic fabrics)
Rit Dye (for natural fibers)
Top-loading washing machine
Dryer
Stockpot (not to be used again for cooking)
Large bucket
Wooden spoon (not to be used again for cooking)
Rubber gloves
Sea salt
Vinegar
Bleach
Laundry detergent
Lighter-colored garments

Downloads:

Download Materials List Marisa_Lynch_dye.pdf

Learn how to:

Determine what kind of dye to use for natural fibers
Determine what kind of dye to use for synthetic fibers
Dye in a washing machine
Dye on a stovetop

What you’ll get:

Easy-to-follow class by designer and blogger Marisa Lynch from Dressaday.com, on how to transform your wardrobe with dye
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Step-by-step instruction and detailed supply list
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students