@@carolburnett8372 Exactly. The content of the video is good. But, if you're going to make an instructional video with no spoken dialogue, at least get some good music - Bach, Elvis, Sinatra, rain-forest bird calls . . . anything!
Man...THAT WORKED! Had a pair of blue-black Levi 511's that unfortunately lightened in the laundry last year after washing and drying incorrectly. Thought there was no way to get them back to that deep deep dark washed look. I've..never..dyed..anything..ever..before...Tried RIT Indigo with a touch of RIT Black for a full 30 minutes at just a bit higher dye concentration and BINGO!! Man they look sharp!..Thank..you!!
@@jameson4844 I'm wondering if RIT color dye Remover would not be the first way to go....then with the black dye removed or subdued, then the deep wine color dyed after that. On the RIT color charts, they have several color combinations that will get you to a nice deep wine color
Never put Levi's in the washer you soak them I have Levi's that's are at least 15 years old and they look brand new soak them in cold water and detergent
Did you use the vinegar or the salt with that? I'm trying to figure out which one to use on denim. I've got jeans to try to change from blue to black. As my job only allows us to have black jeans and it's been a nightmare looking for any. Usually they're either too small or too big. But I have plenty of blue jeans that I could dye to black.
@@laptopdragon been using rit for over a year now. Tbh it fades pretty quickly but it dyes some higher quality fabrics really well and has barely faded. It depends on how you dye it and what method you use . It’s pretty tricky to fully figure out
It will dry up to 5 shades lighter. I had a blue tie dye I wanted solid, & the color was amazing after 15 minutes. I knew that it would dry lighter, but it’s easy enough to make it darker later. Also, there’s two different types dyes; all purpose for natural material & another for synthetic or add vinegar to the all-purpose.
She's smiling too much so I don't trust her. What is she hiding? Why did she dye a square piece of fabric instead of some clothes like a normal person? We need answers. My cotton jacket came out great!
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Bought some Rit liquid dye today :) I can't wait... to try it :) All my black clothes have faded & there still good but faded.I'm so looking forward to restoring them, it will feel like a new wardrobe again :) Thanks for making this tutorial it's certainly helped :)
My mother used to dye clothes, sheets, etc, all the time. Wasn't this complicated. Fill the washer with hot water, add Rit dye, (she always used the boxes, not bottles of Rit), add some Ivory laundry soap or Woolite, stir with a broom handle or agitate on delicate for a minute or two, turn washer off and let clothes soak for 30 minutes or so, can't remember. Then, turn the washer back on to drain and rinse. I was just checking because I'm getting ready to dye bath towels and a bath rug and was checking the steps. Think I'll do it mom's way. Always worked for her.
Says rinse until water runs clear and I’ve been rinsing for almost 2 hours 😭 added some detergent and OMG MORE COLOR. Will I ever get to wash it with my other clothes??
My white jumpsuit got stained so I couldn’t wear it. I dyed it red and it came out such a nice shade 😆I used salt and dish soap in a 12 quart bucket, made sure to stir it around a lot, I put about 3/4th of the bottle and did it over my sink. I would say for about 15-20 min. Also def recommend some gloves because I stained my hands.
@@rachelharmon3604im sorry but why would u NOT use that? Yes recommend it… why not? Dont cheap out if it has a shot at making it last longer why not do it
Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to dye a special outfit that I've had 17 years. It's still beautiful but it's white looks yellowish. I'm going for a deep navy blue. 🙂
@@maxwatson4545 a lot of people do enjoy it, but i found it very useful dying a linen tunic that just simply wasnt sold in the colour i wanted it (brown) it makes perfect sense.
This was a lifesaver for me. I bought my boyfriend And I all black roots tracksuits and like the second time wearing it we were spraying bleach on our floors cleaning up a mess totally forgetting the fact that the mist could turn our clothes orange... and so it did. Oh man i was so upset . Mines got ruined much worse. I used this dye and fixed it. I noticed that the black i used is a little darker then the actual tracksuit so if you look super close you can see the line of the 2 colours but, it looks so much better then orange spots.
So glad this helped! Bleach spots are hard to cover up 100% because the chlorine tends to degrade the fabric making it hard for the dye to adhere properly. You can try spot dyeing with a cotton swab and set the dye with a steam iron. You can find the complete how-to here: www.ritdye.com/instructions/spot-dyeing/
OMG ~ this makes me SO HAPPY!!!! I guess I am easily entertained, lol. Old-fashioned things ARE THE BEST things!!! Rit Dye, NEVER EVER LEAVE US!!!! Love, your friendly neighborhood artist :-)
Going to try this: I boiled roughly 2 gallons of water (after a bit I just used hot tap water to speed up the process) Then I added salt and a little detergent to the hot water Dampened 3 small shirts, 100% cotton, and added them to the hot water Poured some dye as I mixed Stirred for 10 minutes Rinsed with cold water (I decided to pass on the fixative) Then I washed them in warm water. Then I might lay them out to dry, or I'll use the drying machine (?) Edit: just layed them out to dry. It appears as though the dye was distributed unevenly. This could be because I added the dye after putting the shirts in and not before. The color looks really good though. Edit: Shirts are dry. Definitely uneven coloring - if you want a solid unbroken color then ensure the dye is mixed in with the hot water mixture before adding the clothes. Overall, good stuff. Might practice more in the future. Thanks for the product.
If you don’t know what type of fabric you have can you mix salt with vinegar? I have a lot of thrifted clothes without tags I’m not really sure what I should do in that case as far as mixing ❤
Why is it that if you straight dye you only need to leave it for 10-30 minutes for *best* results, but if you tiedye (using squeeze bottle method) you have to leave it for 4-6 hours, with 2 hours being the absolute minimum if you’re in a super rush or whatever (it’ll still work)? I have always wondered that. I used to think it was bc, when you submerge-dye, you can keep it on a stovetop and piping hot the entire time, whereas tiedye obviously gets cooler as you’re working.... but I’ve since noticed that they recommend short times even when it’s not directly on the stove- like in this video or many others I’ve seen. I’m legitimately asking about the science behind it as I am a professional designer and many of my clothes that I sell are dip dyed or tie-dyed. It’s just so bizarre to me that the difference would be THAT great. And I’ve never heard anyone say anything like, “If you can keep the dye in the bottle piping hot, you don’t need to leave it as long.” Like, I dye my items with a bottle with a beer cozy over the bottle so it stays hot, and doesn’t burn me lol, and then I let it sit on a shelf directly above my oil burner (kids: that’s the thing that makes the heat that heats your house in the winter) to keep it very warm while setting. So yeah, I just don’t see why it would be the difference of 20minutes versus four hours lol.... or is it more about letting the dye disperse? But again.... I’ve never heard anyone say that....
Question , if you dye polyester, what is better to add ? Salt or vinegar? Instructions don't talk about much about polyester and I'm learning the hard way....I bought the wrong Rit and then color was washing completely off front the shirt 🙄, then I found out I have to get the Dye more version...etc , help pls
Hey there! For polyesters, we don't add salt or vinegar--that's just for natural fibers. You can find the Dyemore Tutorial and tips here: www.ritdye.com/instructions/how-to-use-dyemore-for-synthetic-fibers/
urgently seeking an answer!!! My daughter has prom in like 4 hours and now wants to dye her velvet green dress black. Can we use the all purpose? And with salt or vinegar? Pleeeaaassse I do not want this to come out bad.
@@eva-ex8ex Yes, I still keep it but I no longer dye clothes anymore. The color is still the same. Depending on the color you choose, it will fade from time to time.
At 39 sec the text on the video say's salt for cotton, rayon and linen and Vinegar for Nylon, Silk and wool. I was curious as to why the different things mixed in for different fabrics?
Plant-based fibers use salt. Non plant-based fabrics - use vinegar. Just a rule of thumb with household ingredients. If you're OCD, presoak in a professional mordant like soda ash for either type.
this video was really helpful! i’ve never used rit dye before but i would like to dye one of my tops red and i’m wondering if i should get all-purpose or dyemore :) its 48% cotton, 47% modal and 5% elastane.
The FAQ page on the Rit Dye website states that you should use all-purpose with modal. Rit DyeMore is for polyester, nylon and acetate fabrics, as well as cotton-poly blends containing more than 35% polyester and even plastic items like legos or golf balls.
Oh no! We hope this video was helpful and that your next dyeing project is a success. We also have a ton of information on our website as well! www.ritdye.com
@@joshbigums3780 hey! So I dyed a white crop top using black rit dye and it ended up turning plum-ish purple. I had used dish soap, salt, and some vinegar in the dye mixture. It didn’t fade when I washed it, at least not enough to be noticeable. Hope this helped!
Will be using DyeMore for synthetics in purple to dye my synthetic wig from garish blonde to a softer blonde. Then an old purse which might as well go from faded denim to purple.
If I dye some faded blue jeans (cotton) to black and I don't use color fixation will the black dye stain light colored fabrics such as a white shirt or socks (just by wearing them and rubbing up against the pants), maybe sitting on light furniture? This of course considering that I dyed the pants in Hot water and salt.
It will not. Fixative simply doubles color retention. However, it is always important after doing something to wash it separately for the first couple of washes; whether you use Fixative or not.
A quick question Please reply me I have just washed my grey couch sheets but some bleech stains are there even on pillows I have become too sad how I can fix it So by watching this video I am not sure if it works for couch sheets too Please let me know which Rit dye is useful with salt or without it . Please help me Thanks
Hey there! Bleach actually damages fabric, making it very difficult to dye. If you still want to try and dye the garment, you could try using Rit Color Remover on the garment before dyeing. However, unfortunately we cannot guarantee this will work.
Rit Dye I have a question. I accidentally bleached some expensive colored shorts with Chlorinated bleach, and they were turned mostly white. Should I fully bleach them white before re-dying them?
No! Bleach actually damages fibers, making it very difficult to dye. Even with the bleach spots you are referring to - you can try using Rit to cover them up, but we can't guarantee it will work.
i bought a big piece of fabric to make a cape.. I thought it was black but whe i saw it in a better lighting i saw it was actually dark brown. But they didnt have anything black left so i bought it anyway thinking i could just dye it black.. I did everything in this tutorial even left the fabric submerged for 30mins.. It came out looking kind of black but after rinsing and rewashing it ... its just exactly the same..
Yes, it will. If the garment you are dyeing has a pattern or logo, the color you use will mix with the existing color(s) in the fabric and create new colors. In other words, the rules of color mixing apply. When selecting a color, think about how it will mix with the colors in the pattern. For example, if you were to use a blue dye on a white item with a pink flower pattern, the pink flowers will turn purplish (blue and pink make purple) while the rest of the fabric will dye blue. Even if you were to overdye the patterned garment with a dark color, you may find that the color will appear lighter along the patterned area.
So quick 2 questions, for every pound of fabric it's 1/2 cup of dye- and 3 gallons of water. Say my suit jacket is 2 pounds, I would use a full cup of dye, but do I keep 3 gallons of water or do I use 6 gallons of water?. (Probably a stupid question. But I just want to get it right.). And 2; with the salt or vinegar thing, what about polyester since suit/tux jackets are made of mostly polyester and cotton mix? Do I disregard salt or vinegar and just use the dye more bottle in the beginning of the video, in place or salt or vinegar? Or no salt or vinegar?
Hey there, this is a great question! You would double the dyebath to 6 gallons to make sure you obtain the right dye to water ratio to achieve the right color. And for mostly polyester and cotton mix, we recommend using our DyeMore for Synthetics with the Stovetop method. You can find more information here: www.ritdye.com/instructions/how-to-use-dyemore-for-synthetic-fibers/ Hope this helps!
Hello, thank you for this helpful video. I have a grey coat I would like to dye black - the coat is 80% wool 20% polyester while the lining is 100% polyester. I’m not really fussed about the colour of the lining, but will this dye be effective for the wool/polyester blend? Thank you :)
Rit gets a bad rap, but I have gotten some really good results from it. I am just curious if non-iodized salt is necessary or is iodized okay with Rit? The Dharma website says non-iodized for their fiber reactive dyes when making a dye bath.
They indicate you can skip the salt if you do the set 30 minutes, then microwave two minutes. So, could I skip the salt if I dipped it in the bath and followed with the microwave method?
Hey! If I wanted to dye a pair of light brown cotton pants to black do I need to do any pre-treatment before dying? Like do I need to remove the original color of the fabric? Thank you!
You can! As long as the fabric is natural, you can remove the color with Rit Color Remover to bring it to a white or off-white color. You can then dye it brown!
Dont u have a neutral dye that dyes all colours....were i dont have to buy different colours but just use one bottle to die different colours do u have one u can recommend?
I bought all purpose but I have polyester to dye :( the place I bought it from "and more" so I assumed polyester would be there.. would dying polyester make it stiff or ruined? Or can I still use it because I can't return it?
what if you aren't sure what your item is made out of? I think its a mixture of cotton and spandex maybe? What if I only have a two gallon bucket or pan? The directions say to use a three gallon container.
I just bought a dress that is black with red trim. The red trim is brighter than I would like. If I were to dye the dress with a deeper red color how much would it effect the black on the dress? If it has a slight redishness I would care, but I don't want it to come out too red.
This is a perfect question for our color specialists! Can you send them a picture of the dress (along with the fabric content) to info@ritdye.com? Thanks!
I have cotton pants that are beige in colour and have bleach spots on them. If I use your beige colour to die the whole lot will it work to correct the stains? Will the entire pant be even again as I submerge in one colour?
Bleach actually damages fabric, making it very difficult to dye. If you still want to try and dye the garment, you could try using Rit Color Remover on the garment before dyeing. However, unfortunately we cannot guarantee this will work.
Good question! As long as there isn't more than 35% polyester, than you can use Rit All-Purpose Dye. If there is a high percentage of nylon, we recommend that you use the stovetop technique to dye.
I tried dying some pom pom trim that was ivory into navy...but it came out speckled..because it had parts that were 55% polyester..ugh I hate polyester lol
Has anyone here tried this? I was thinking of dying my white curtains, but I want to see if this Rit (it's been around for years by the way) really works. Please let me know gang!
what a very complicated process I use Dylon they have hand or washing machine with the washing machine dye you just put the pod in the machine and go none of all that messing about with salt . I for one will stick to Dylon.
We have spots on an expensive wool rug that were bleached out by red wine. It has a jute backing. Can I dab the spots with dye? What concentration do you recommend?
I made the mistake of not stirring it and just like it sit. Now the colors are uneven. Can I just re-dye it or should I use the color remover and just start all over? I’ve already used it once and worried about it shrinking.
Sorry to hear that! If you have Color Remover, we recommend using that before you dye your item again. Stirring is critical to ensure even distribution of color. Good luck!
I have a cotton navy blue sweater and I think bleach got on it just a small area the size of an egg, it now has a reddish hue to it, darker red in the middle. Can I buy the navy blue color of your product and carefully put it only on my stain? I tried using rubbing alcohol to rub the blue back into the red but doesnt seem to work. I also put a water baking soda paste on it to keep it from spreading. Thanks
Did everything step by step and my black pants turned out brand new looking. Thank you so much. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
We love to hear that! 🖤🖤🖤
That's me I want to dye a blue jean jacket black but I'm so afraid I'll ruin EVERYTHING!!!! My kitchen, my coat & prob my washer also...😂🤦🏼♀️
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Did you use the second product (fixative) as well?
@afrostysquirrel is fixative also necessary for the color?
poor rit dye they were just tryna be motivational and yall are just bashing em
188 likes but no comments? Lemme change that
:(
If more people simply re-dyed their clothes, we’d have less of a problem with clothing waste.
Thank you for the tutorial.😊
I keep coming back to this video year after year. It’s always here and it never changes. Excellent tutorial.
Well I mean yea… this video is already edited and uploaded there is no physical way to change it 😂
You guys should sell this products as a pair if the color stay is necessary.
Exactly, another brand using consumers for profit
Right now I have to go back to the store 🙄
It’s not
great idea, but if you did this and needed multiple bottles of dye you would end up with extra color stay you dont need
@@faxymachineGood point.
SPOILER ALERT: the sappy music in this video will make you want to drink several bottles of Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye.
People always use high pitch whistle music in crafting videos. I guess it's to balance out the disappointment of not getting the craft right.
😂😂😂😂😂
I had to turn sound down, I know it stops concentration on the real process, lol
@@carolburnett8372 Exactly. The content of the video is good. But, if you're going to make an instructional video with no spoken dialogue, at least get some good music - Bach, Elvis, Sinatra, rain-forest bird calls . . . anything!
Pretty sure Rit is non toxic so maybe try bleach
Man...THAT WORKED! Had a pair of blue-black Levi 511's that unfortunately lightened in the laundry last year after washing and drying incorrectly. Thought there was no way to get them back to that deep deep dark washed look. I've..never..dyed..anything..ever..before...Tried RIT Indigo with a touch of RIT Black for a full 30 minutes at just a bit higher dye concentration and BINGO!! Man they look sharp!..Thank..you!!
I want to do something similar. Does it dye everything, including the pocket linings, the red tab and the gold coloured thread?
Do you think I could dye a piece of fabric that is already black? I want to make it a wine color.
@@jameson4844 I'm wondering if RIT color dye Remover would not be the first way to go....then with the black dye removed or subdued, then the deep wine color dyed after that. On the RIT color charts, they have several color combinations that will get you to a nice deep wine color
Never put Levi's in the washer you soak them I have Levi's that's are at least 15 years old and they look brand new soak them in cold water and detergent
Did you use the vinegar or the salt with that? I'm trying to figure out which one to use on denim. I've got jeans to try to change from blue to black. As my job only allows us to have black jeans and it's been a nightmare looking for any. Usually they're either too small or too big. But I have plenty of blue jeans that I could dye to black.
Please show how it looks after it Drys. I want to see how brilliant the color is when finished.
Thank you.
and after 10, 20, 50 washes.
It's splotchy, light and dark... Looks a bit like tie dye with different shades of the same color.
@@laptopdragon been using rit for over a year now. Tbh it fades pretty quickly but it dyes some higher quality fabrics really well and has barely faded. It depends on how you dye it and what method you use . It’s pretty tricky to fully figure out
@@Michiganrox21 what method works best in your experience?
It will dry up to 5 shades lighter. I had a blue tie dye I wanted solid, & the color was amazing after 15 minutes. I knew that it would dry lighter, but it’s easy enough to make it darker later.
Also, there’s two different types dyes; all purpose for natural material & another for synthetic or add vinegar to the all-purpose.
I dont know how its possible to overact while dyeing clothes
She's smiling too much so I don't trust her. What is she hiding? Why did she dye a square piece of fabric instead of some clothes like a normal person? We need answers. My cotton jacket came out great!
She's getting high off the fumes.
😂
She's laughing because she's taking all our money
These instructions worked perfectly for my first time attempting to dye something. Love these products. Thank you!
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@@transformers_quotes5738shut up man aint no one asked
Bought some Rit liquid dye today :) I can't wait... to try it :) All my black clothes have faded & there still good but faded.I'm so looking forward to restoring them, it will feel like a new wardrobe again :) Thanks for making this tutorial it's certainly helped :)
Did it work?
I tried it but as soon as I washed it all the black dye came out
@@loni2342 I had the same thing happen too. It was a waste of money :( Better off buying a bottle of baby oil & dunking dark clothes in that.
Did you use the color fixative?
Did you use the cookout fastener?
I used these easy-to-follow directions to dye three of my favorite dark blue t-shirts that faded to purple. They came out beautiful! Thanks!
It would be nice if the directions in this tutorial marched the same directions you have printed on your bottles....just saying😒
Hi Heather! You can find more tips and tricks on our website, as well: www.ritdye.com/how-to-dye/
If I add vinegar to dye linen will it damage it?
@@Msodre1 the vinegar should be fine.
Heather, exactly!
I'm just wondering why this is categorized as comedy?
Ann Katerina this had me. 🤣🤣🤣 that’s too good
The music
Cause it’s funny af
Because life is a fucking joke
@@midwestgotit5473 You okay?
Mute volume. You are welcome.
It's too late for us! 😭
Lol. Agreed.
I completely agree but sorry tutorial female of the video I didn't liked the backgroung insturmental music of your's lady.
You came here for the hottie!?
@@switch12345678 No i just wamted to find a good tutorial video.
If you don't use the color stay, will the color still stick to the clothes or will it disappear completely?
Are you regarded?
@@Tastymeatgrinder I take it you are you can’t even spell
@@Tastymeatgrinder your comment was such a self own
@@Barney-ii1no yea you got the meaning dumb fk, I don’t want little bitches like you reporting it and taking it down for saying the r word
My mother used to dye clothes, sheets, etc, all the time. Wasn't this complicated. Fill the washer with hot water, add Rit dye, (she always used the boxes, not bottles of Rit), add some Ivory laundry soap or Woolite, stir with a broom handle or agitate on delicate for a minute or two, turn washer off and let clothes soak for 30 minutes or so, can't remember. Then, turn the washer back on to drain and rinse. I was just checking because I'm getting ready to dye bath towels and a bath rug and was checking the steps. Think I'll do it mom's way. Always worked for her.
Pamela Smith did your moms way work for your rug?
What's the sit rep on the outcome?
Don’t forget the salt!
RIP to your nice white washer if you have white plastic parts in it like the agitator.
I'm old school as well and always did it your mother's way and it still works for me today.
Says rinse until water runs clear and I’ve been rinsing for almost 2 hours 😭 added some detergent and OMG MORE COLOR. Will I ever get to wash it with my other clothes??
Did you use ColorStay Dye fixative after? Helps with the color bleeding after the desired dye color
😂😂😂😂
Try not rinsing the clothes so much...let the fabric dry(if possible)and then rinse again...drying sometimes well help set the color
Hi this is happening to me too. Should I just wash it? What did you do?
@@ellachoi6634 try putting it in the washer... but I definitely won’t try it again 😂
Look how happy she is, she gets a blue shirt!
Hey what if we aren’t sure or if it’s blended- do we add salt and vinegar?
My white jumpsuit got stained so I couldn’t wear it. I dyed it red and it came out such a nice shade 😆I used salt and dish soap in a 12 quart bucket, made sure to stir it around a lot, I put about 3/4th of the bottle and did it over my sink. I would say for about 15-20 min. Also def recommend some gloves because I stained my hands.
would you recommend the other liquid that helps with the bleeding?
@@rachelharmon3604im sorry but why would u NOT use that? Yes recommend it… why not? Dont cheap out if it has a shot at making it last longer why not do it
There are so many Rit tutorials even on the Rit web page. This is the best one I've see so far.
Can you dump that water down the drain or throw it outside.
At first I hated the music, but then I started boppin'. Thanks Rit Dye. 8/10
Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to dye a special outfit that I've had 17 years. It's still beautiful but it's white looks yellowish. I'm going for a deep navy blue. 🙂
Love to hear it, good luck!
howd it work out? any long term results worth sharing?
She has such a nice smile.
No one is that happy dying clothes
@Olof Thorn that doesnt make sense, you save even more if you dont dye your clothes. They're just clothes, not extensions of your being.
@Olof Thorn yeah bu... goddamnit
I paid $5 to touch up a stained $5 shirt. I guess there's still more product left, but, I really like the shirt.
Oh contraire, Mon Frere ~ some of us ARE this happy dying fabric!!! (OK, so...are we the dorkier ones? WHO CARES??? So be it, lol)
@@maxwatson4545 a lot of people do enjoy it, but i found it very useful dying a linen tunic that just simply wasnt sold in the colour i wanted it (brown) it makes perfect sense.
This was a lifesaver for me. I bought my boyfriend And I all black roots tracksuits and like the second time wearing it we were spraying bleach on our floors cleaning up a mess totally forgetting the fact that the mist could turn our clothes orange... and so it did. Oh man i was so upset . Mines got ruined much worse. I used this dye and fixed it. I noticed that the black i used is a little darker then the actual tracksuit so if you look super close you can see the line of the 2 colours but, it looks so much better then orange spots.
So glad this helped! Bleach spots are hard to cover up 100% because the chlorine tends to degrade the fabric making it hard for the dye to adhere properly. You can try spot dyeing with a cotton swab and set the dye with a steam iron. You can find the complete how-to here: www.ritdye.com/instructions/spot-dyeing/
OMG ~ this makes me SO HAPPY!!!! I guess I am easily entertained, lol. Old-fashioned things ARE THE BEST things!!! Rit Dye, NEVER EVER LEAVE US!!!! Love, your friendly neighborhood artist :-)
I thought I was the only one I remember my mom using this stuff when I was a kid.
Going to try this:
I boiled roughly 2 gallons of water (after a bit I just used hot tap water to speed up the process)
Then I added salt and a little detergent to the hot water
Dampened 3 small shirts, 100% cotton, and added them to the hot water
Poured some dye as I mixed
Stirred for 10 minutes
Rinsed with cold water (I decided to pass on the fixative)
Then I washed them in warm water.
Then I might lay them out to dry, or I'll use the drying machine (?)
Edit: just layed them out to dry. It appears as though the dye was distributed unevenly. This could be because I added the dye after putting the shirts in and not before. The color looks really good though.
Edit: Shirts are dry. Definitely uneven coloring - if you want a solid unbroken color then ensure the dye is mixed in with the hot water mixture before adding the clothes.
Overall, good stuff. Might practice more in the future. Thanks for the product.
thank you for this information, its definitely helpful!
Watch the video
So you didnt follow directions and ended up with uneven coloring 😂😂 color me shocked
howd it end up long term? how much fading?
you just annoyingly proved to me that the fixative is needed so I have to splash out more money to just dye one t shirt hmmmmmm
i didn’t learn how to die in this tutorial can y’all remake it please
If you don’t know what type of fabric you have can you mix salt with vinegar? I have a lot of thrifted clothes without tags I’m not really sure what I should do in that case as far as mixing ❤
Why is it that if you straight dye you only need to leave it for 10-30 minutes for *best* results, but if you tiedye (using squeeze bottle method) you have to leave it for 4-6 hours, with 2 hours being the absolute minimum if you’re in a super rush or whatever (it’ll still work)? I have always wondered that.
I used to think it was bc, when you submerge-dye, you can keep it on a stovetop and piping hot the entire time, whereas tiedye obviously gets cooler as you’re working.... but I’ve since noticed that they recommend short times even when it’s not directly on the stove- like in this video or many others I’ve seen.
I’m legitimately asking about the science behind it as I am a professional designer and many of my clothes that I sell are dip dyed or tie-dyed. It’s just so bizarre to me that the difference would be THAT great. And I’ve never heard anyone say anything like, “If you can keep the dye in the bottle piping hot, you don’t need to leave it as long.”
Like, I dye my items with a bottle with a beer cozy over the bottle so it stays hot, and doesn’t burn me lol, and then I let it sit on a shelf directly above my oil burner (kids: that’s the thing that makes the heat that heats your house in the winter) to keep it very warm while setting.
So yeah, I just don’t see why it would be the difference of 20minutes versus four hours lol.... or is it more about letting the dye disperse? But again.... I’ve never heard anyone say that....
you need to relax
It's a good question.
@@inPURGAT0RYwhy? Theyre asking a valid question… youre fkn weird
Question,
Does boiling cotton clothing cause shrinkage?
how long will the color last without the color stay?
I don't know for certain, but I imagine it'd look pretty gross after 2-3 washes.
Just dont bother doing it if ur gonna cheap out on one of the 2 necessary products to do it tbh
Great tutorial! I'm just wandering: Is that regular table salt? 🤔
Great instructional video, just completed
(in our double kitchen sink),
2 of our favorite sunbleached ball caps & my
black denim jean shorts, awesome!
Glad to hear it!
Did you use fixative as well?
@@Dat1RapKidjust buy the damn fixative and dont be cheap… yes its worth it… no u shouldnt skip it
@@Dat1RapKidthat's what I want to know lol did you find out ?
@@chrisneves1274 I did not use it
Question , if you dye polyester, what is better to add ? Salt or vinegar? Instructions don't talk about much about polyester and I'm learning the hard way....I bought the wrong Rit and then color was washing completely off front the shirt 🙄, then I found out I have to get the Dye more version...etc , help pls
Hey there! For polyesters, we don't add salt or vinegar--that's just for natural fibers. You can find the Dyemore Tutorial and tips here: www.ritdye.com/instructions/how-to-use-dyemore-for-synthetic-fibers/
After seeing many videos, this one motivates me to actually dying my shirts, thank you for posting it.
is the color fixative optional? cause i already bought the dyes without the fixative and cant afford the fixative now
The color will probably not last as long.
by the 2 minute mark I wanted to bash my head into the wall at that beat of the drum 🥴
urgently seeking an answer!!! My daughter has prom in like 4 hours and now wants to dye her velvet green dress black. Can we use the all purpose? And with salt or vinegar? Pleeeaaassse I do not want this to come out bad.
Her hair is red and that's why she's wanting to dye it now. she's afraid of looking like Christmas with a green dress and red hair...
@@jdmxmonst3r Apologies for the delayed response ! But if it's a synthetic velvet, you'll need our DyeMore for Synthetics.
I dyed my grey pants I bought from Walmart and it turns out perfectly well thank you very much for this video
Love to hear that! 👏
Pants from walmart are the bomb. So underrated
@@abigailduke6097 i know 🙃🙃
did you keep them? how are the long term results?
@@eva-ex8ex Yes, I still keep it but I no longer dye clothes anymore. The color is still the same. Depending on the color you choose, it will fade from time to time.
At 39 sec the text on the video say's salt for cotton, rayon and linen and Vinegar for Nylon, Silk and wool. I was curious as to why the different things mixed in for different fabrics?
Certain materials cause for different chemical combinations.
Plant-based fibers use salt. Non plant-based fabrics - use vinegar. Just a rule of thumb with household ingredients. If you're OCD, presoak in a professional mordant like soda ash for either type.
Different kind of fabric and materials.
Have you ever tasted nylon with salt? Yuk!
Can I still dye a black shirt without using the color stay dye fixative?
I’m about to try without it, I’ll let you know if it works
Rudy can u please tell me what the out come is
Rudy how did it go??
genesis n it went good but half of the. colour went away in the wash
Rudy thank you!
this video was really helpful! i’ve never used rit dye before but i would like to dye one of my tops red and i’m wondering if i should get all-purpose or dyemore :) its 48% cotton, 47% modal and 5% elastane.
The FAQ page on the Rit Dye website states that you should use all-purpose with modal. Rit DyeMore is for polyester, nylon and acetate fabrics, as well as cotton-poly blends containing more than 35% polyester and even plastic items like legos or golf balls.
I’m finally watching this after two failed attempts at dying a shirt lmao
Oh no! We hope this video was helpful and that your next dyeing project is a success. We also have a ton of information on our website as well! www.ritdye.com
I have this pink satiny/polyester type of fabric I want to use but don't like the colour. Will a purple shade of RIT work?
To dye fabric that is cotton and polyester, should I use the synthetic rit? Thanks🤓
Do you HAVE to use the fixative or is there an alternative? I bought Rit Dye and I’m ready to dye my clothes but I forgot to buy fixative!
Did it still work ? Or did you buy the other liquid for the color to stay ?? 😏
@@joshbigums3780 hey! So I dyed a white crop top using black rit dye and it ended up turning plum-ish purple. I had used dish soap, salt, and some vinegar in the dye mixture. It didn’t fade when I washed it, at least not enough to be noticeable. Hope this helped!
She looks so happy! 🤗
Will be using DyeMore for synthetics in purple to dye my synthetic wig from garish blonde to a softer blonde. Then an old purse which might as well go from faded denim to purple.
If I dye some faded blue jeans (cotton) to black and I don't use color fixation will the black dye stain light colored fabrics such as a white shirt or socks (just by wearing them and rubbing up against the pants), maybe sitting on light furniture? This of course considering that I dyed the pants in Hot water and salt.
It will not. Fixative simply doubles color retention. However, it is always important after doing something to wash it separately for the first couple of washes; whether you use Fixative or not.
A quick question
Please reply me
I have just washed my grey couch sheets but some bleech stains are there even on pillows
I have become too sad how I can fix it
So by watching this video I am not sure if it works for couch sheets too
Please let me know which Rit dye is useful with salt or without it .
Please help me
Thanks
Hey there! Bleach actually damages fabric, making it very difficult to dye. If you still want to try and dye the garment, you could try using Rit Color Remover on the garment before dyeing. However, unfortunately we cannot guarantee this will work.
Rit Dye I have a question. I accidentally bleached some expensive colored shorts with Chlorinated bleach, and they were turned mostly white. Should I fully bleach them white before re-dying them?
No! Bleach actually damages fibers, making it very difficult to dye. Even with the bleach spots you are referring to - you can try using Rit to cover them up, but we can't guarantee it will work.
please mention the places where we can buy this rit dye
Is the color fixator mandatory... I didn't pick any up
Our ColorStay Dye Fixative is not mandatory but is recommended as it helps lock in and enhance the color.
i bought a big piece of fabric to make a cape..
I thought it was black but whe i saw it in a better lighting i saw it was actually dark brown.
But they didnt have anything black left so i bought it anyway thinking i could just dye it black..
I did everything in this tutorial even left the fabric submerged for 30mins..
It came out looking kind of black but after rinsing and rewashing it ...
its just exactly the same..
What kind of fabric is it? Some need additional salt, some need vinegar.
And use the fixative after.
What about shirts with screen printing? Will it affect the color on the screen print too? Let's say black dye on white screen print
I hope not because im bout to do this to my supreme box logo tshirt wish me luck
Yes, it will. If the garment you are dyeing has a pattern or logo, the color you use will mix with the existing color(s) in the fabric and create new colors. In other words, the rules of color mixing apply. When selecting a color, think about how it will mix with the colors in the pattern. For example, if you were to use a blue dye on a white item with a pink flower pattern, the pink flowers will turn purplish (blue and pink make purple) while the rest of the fabric will dye blue. Even if you were to overdye the patterned garment with a dark color, you may find that the color will appear lighter along the patterned area.
Unwind Did it dye it black?
so? what happened ?
it came out like a greyish color on the white logo .
So quick 2 questions,
for every pound of fabric it's 1/2 cup of dye- and 3 gallons of water. Say my suit jacket is 2 pounds, I would use a full cup of dye, but do I keep 3 gallons of water or do I use 6 gallons of water?. (Probably a stupid question. But I just want to get it right.).
And 2; with the salt or vinegar thing, what about polyester since suit/tux jackets are made of mostly polyester and cotton mix? Do I disregard salt or vinegar and just use the dye more bottle in the beginning of the video, in place or salt or vinegar? Or no salt or vinegar?
Hey there, this is a great question! You would double the dyebath to 6 gallons to make sure you obtain the right dye to water ratio to achieve the right color. And for mostly polyester and cotton mix, we recommend using our DyeMore for Synthetics with the Stovetop method. You can find more information here: www.ritdye.com/instructions/how-to-use-dyemore-for-synthetic-fibers/
Hope this helps!
@@ritcolorcommunity thank-you so much! Yes, it does help!
Hello, thank you for this helpful video. I have a grey coat I would like to dye black - the coat is 80% wool 20% polyester while the lining is 100% polyester. I’m not really fussed about the colour of the lining, but will this dye be effective for the wool/polyester blend? Thank you :)
Yes, it will! To get the darkest color possible, we recommend using the stovetop method. You can find easy-to-use instructions on our site!
@@ritcolorcommunity your wool will shrink.
Rit gets a bad rap, but I have gotten some really good results from it. I am just curious if non-iodized salt is necessary or is iodized okay with Rit? The Dharma website says non-iodized for their fiber reactive dyes when making a dye bath.
They indicate you can skip the salt if you do the set 30 minutes, then microwave two minutes. So, could I skip the salt if I dipped it in the bath and followed with the microwave method?
Hey! If I wanted to dye a pair of light brown cotton pants to black do I need to do any pre-treatment before dying? Like do I need to remove the original color of the fabric? Thank you!
Since you are dyeing to a darker color, you should be fine. However, I would double the dye quantity just to play it safe.
Do you need really 3 gallons?
Thanks for showing me what I needed to dye my Burlap Jute Totes. They turned out Awesome! Appreciate Ya!
After the process is complete, is it OK to throw in the washing machine and dryer? If the washing machine is OK, would you use soap?
Question can I dye black to brown??? Please somebody let me know.
You can! As long as the fabric is natural, you can remove the color with Rit Color Remover to bring it to a white or off-white color. You can then dye it brown!
what happens if you don't use the fixative? I want to dye some corduroy black -- does it help any to let it sit in the dye bath for a long time?
what does adding the drop of dish soap do?
It helps increase dye absorption.
Dont u have a neutral dye that dyes all colours....were i dont have to buy different colours but just use one bottle to die different colours do u have one u can recommend?
Ayo this video was like- actually helpful. I’m dyeing a hoodie multicolored
Good luck! 🌈
I bought all purpose but I have polyester to dye :( the place I bought it from "and more" so I assumed polyester would be there.. would dying polyester make it stiff or ruined? Or can I still use it because I can't return it?
I was just going to use Grape Kool-Aid
Testarossa Sosa does it work👀
what if you aren't sure what your item is made out of? I think its a mixture of cotton and spandex maybe? What if I only have a two gallon bucket or pan? The directions say to use a three gallon container.
THIS is how a professional video is done!!
Quick question for You. How hot does the water have to be??? Some people tell Me it has to be boiling water.
The back of the bottle says 140F.
What if I'm dying a light blue denim vest
I washed my 100% cotton shirts and a onesie and used fabric softener should I not be doing that when using Rit dye
is it half pound of fabric dry or wet ?
Dry.
I just bought a dress that is black with red trim. The red trim is brighter than I would like. If I were to dye the dress with a deeper red color how much would it effect the black on the dress? If it has a slight redishness I would care, but I don't want it to come out too red.
This is a perfect question for our color specialists! Can you send them a picture of the dress (along with the fabric content) to info@ritdye.com? Thanks!
@@ritcolorcommunity I bought it on line. Here is the dress link www.rosegal.com/1950s/vintage-lace-insert-ruched-pin-up-dress-5892349.html
I can't find ANYTHING for the powder dye.
I think it's the same process. Just have to dilute it first. I have the powder ones too, but haven't used them yet.
They have a conversion chart on their website in the color formulas category!! :)
From the Rit Dye website: www.ritdye.com/instructions/powder-conversion-chart/
I have cotton pants that are beige in colour and have bleach spots on them. If I use your beige colour to die the whole lot will it work to correct the stains? Will the entire pant be even again as I submerge in one colour?
Bleach actually damages fabric, making it very difficult to dye. If you still want to try and dye the garment, you could try using Rit Color Remover on the garment before dyeing. However, unfortunately we cannot guarantee this will work.
what about when its combination of cotton and nylon and polyester
Good question! As long as there isn't more than 35% polyester, than you can use Rit All-Purpose Dye. If there is a high percentage of nylon, we recommend that you use the stovetop technique to dye.
thank you. Oh do u add both salt and vinegar
Zara zara
I tried dying some pom pom trim that was ivory into navy...but it came out speckled..because it had parts that were 55% polyester..ugh I hate polyester lol
I bought a White Sweater because it felt so GOOD but I got it stained so i dyed it black & its great
Is it possible to air dry my clothes after dying because not everyone could afford a washing machine smh
I don't have a stainless steel pot, what else can I use? Thank you in advance!
Why is she so darn cute!? 😍
If i wash the dyed clothes (after dried of course) with other clothes in the washer will it stain them?
Has anyone here tried this? I was thinking of dying my white curtains, but I want to see if this Rit (it's been around for years by the way) really works. Please let me know gang!
Great video - I would have preferred liters and grams instead of gallons and pounds. Love the product!
All of our color formulas have liters and grams measurments on our website!
Assume mom had a top loading washer? So many front loading machines now.
@@Mataylor17crazy how dumb/ just straight up non resourceful people are
Very quick question, what about for polyester fabric? Do I use salt or vinegar?
Hey there! If its a poly-cotton blend you can use salt!
what a very complicated process I use Dylon they have hand or washing machine with the washing machine dye you just put the pod in the machine and go none of all that messing about with salt . I for one will stick to Dylon.
I think your way make sense this is unbelievable! Why doesn't somebody just go out and buy a shirt that color unbelievable!
@@Iambriangregory some favorite styles are discontinued, duh... Don't be a jerk.
We have spots on an expensive wool rug that were bleached out by red wine. It has a jute backing. Can I dab the spots with dye? What concentration do you recommend?
Did it work out? I'm trying to do the same thing😭
Dont waste your money I just destroyed a beautiful Hugo Boss polo shirt trying to make it black dont make the same mistake
I did it worked you did something wrong
lol yeah it takes a couple tried to get a light color shirt to become dark... why didnt you try it on another shirt or rag or something lol
That's your fault. I've always had good results. I never use salt though. Dont know why they mention it. Salt make my stuff come out splotchy
I made the mistake of not stirring it and just like it sit. Now the colors are uneven. Can I just re-dye it or should I use the color remover and just start all over? I’ve already used it once and worried about it shrinking.
Sorry to hear that! If you have Color Remover, we recommend using that before you dye your item again. Stirring is critical to ensure even distribution of color. Good luck!
Rit Dye I used the color removal to start all over and it was almost perfect! Thank you!
well, I came here to dye clothes, but now I just wanna take her on a date...
I have a cotton navy blue sweater and I think bleach got on it just a small area the size of an egg, it now has a reddish hue to it, darker red in the middle. Can I buy the navy blue color of your product and carefully put it only on my stain? I tried using rubbing alcohol to rub the blue back into the red but doesnt seem to work. I also put a water baking soda paste on it to keep it from spreading. Thanks
I came here to see the cute girl. And I don't know what she's doing, 'cause I'm not looking anywhere else on the screen.
will using hot water for this purpose shrink garments?
God damn. Too fast