The Polka Dot Closet: Rit Dye

May 10, 2012

Using Rit Dye

I've done my share of tea staining and emptying my morning coffee into a bowl to age ribbons and fabrics, but lately I've been using more and more Rit Dyes.

This is NOT a sponsored post, I'm just sharing my experiences

I found this white bridal slip at a thrift store

And used my favorite Rit Dye color...... Tan. After I dyed the skirt I dyed the laces, ribbons, and applique before sewing them on the skirt because each fabric accepts the dye differently

All of these started out a creme or white color and all were dyed with the Tan Dye at the same time

I love that this eggshell colored Rayon ribbon turns a pink color with the Rit Tan dye

I put the white flowers on after. This is the true color, it is almost a pink, but still keeps a little of the tea stained look

The Petal pink is another great color, just a soft pink. There is some pink dyes that give a funky pink color, but with just a little splash of the Petal Pink dye and I get the perfect pink color I love

Here is the Dark brown Rit on a skirt, the flower was on the skirt when I dyed it, you just never know how a fabric will accept the dye

Now, I don't just use Dye on fabrics. When I did these water slide decal bottles it bothered me that the craft store corks were to new looking. I tried soaking them in coffee, and tea, but it didn't work.
This is after I soaked them in the Dark Brown Dye

It gives them a great aged vintage look, you can see the before and after

I like the liquid Rit over the powdered, It's just easier for me to use. You can find Rit Dye in all of the craft stores they cost $2 plus change and a bottle will last a long time. I use just a little, I can always add more.

Be sure to wear gloves if you're using the dark brown or your fingers and nails will look like you're an auto mechanic...I should have taken pictures!

I usually fill up a bucket with hot water and take it right out on the back patio. If it splashes, it will stain, so wear your play clothes