Such a great video! I notice you were dying outside… it’s still early spring where I live 6-10 degrees Celsius out. Could I do an indoor project? Would I need to keep it all indoors?
Hey Brittany, question. The last step where you wipe the fabric with a paper towel, if the indigo is transferring what would you recommend to do? I have rinsed multiple times until the water run clear, left in a vinegar bath for 5 min and boiled it for 10 and it’s still transferring. Should I repeat the process? or is there something that I could wash with to stop from transferring?
Hi Amanda! Dealing with indigo dye that keeps transferring can be a bit tricky, but here are some suggestions: Repeat the Process: Sometimes, indigo dye can take a few rounds of dyeing and rinsing to become colorfast. You could try repeating the dyeing process and rinsing again to see if it helps. Use a Fixative: You can try using a fixative like a color fixative solution specifically designed for indigo dyes. Follow the instructions on the product for the best results. It might help set the dye and reduce transfer. Ironing: After dyeing and rinsing, you can try ironing the fabric with a hot iron. This can sometimes help set the dye. Different Fabric: If you find that a particular fabric is not holding the indigo dye well, you might want to experiment with different types of fabric to see if one works better. Sealing with Vinegar: Instead of just leaving the fabric in a vinegar bath, you can also try spraying a mixture of vinegar and water onto the dyed fabric and then ironing it. Vinegar can help set some dyes.
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Very informative
Glad it was helpful! Thank you.
Such a great video! I notice you were dying outside… it’s still early spring where I live 6-10 degrees Celsius out. Could I do an indoor project? Would I need to keep it all indoors?
No, you can certainly indigo dye inside. It's just messy and wet. My basement is under construction, that would be my winter dye location.
Hi, Wonderful video! Can white cotton fabric used for quilting be dyed with indigo and still be used in a quilt? Will the color "bleed"?
Absolutely! If you rinse the material really well after dyeing it will not bleed.
Thank you so much.@@TextileIndie
Hey Brittany, question. The last step where you wipe the fabric with a paper towel, if the indigo is transferring what would you recommend to do? I have rinsed multiple times until the water run clear, left in a vinegar bath for 5 min and boiled it for 10 and it’s still transferring. Should I repeat the process? or is there something that I could wash with to stop from transferring?
Hi Amanda! Dealing with indigo dye that keeps transferring can be a bit tricky, but here are some suggestions:
Repeat the Process: Sometimes, indigo dye can take a few rounds of dyeing and rinsing to become colorfast. You could try repeating the dyeing process and rinsing again to see if it helps.
Use a Fixative: You can try using a fixative like a color fixative solution specifically designed for indigo dyes. Follow the instructions on the product for the best results. It might help set the dye and reduce transfer.
Ironing: After dyeing and rinsing, you can try ironing the fabric with a hot iron. This can sometimes help set the dye.
Different Fabric: If you find that a particular fabric is not holding the indigo dye well, you might want to experiment with different types of fabric to see if one works better.
Sealing with Vinegar: Instead of just leaving the fabric in a vinegar bath, you can also try spraying a mixture of vinegar and water onto the dyed fabric and then ironing it. Vinegar can help set some dyes.
A blue face😂😂😂 Now I know. If you seem a little blue, I'll say, "Brittany are you crocking?"
Funny!