I’ve been doing some searching and perusing and I’m not finding many fabrics in my new favorite color combination. 
Late last night I had a brainstorm…why not buy navy and white fabrics and then dye them? So here are some fabrics I’m thinking might work to dye.
Does anyone have any experience dyeing fabrics that can give me some pointers?
Sarah said:
You are talking about dyeing them to get the white parts pink, right? If so, what will happen is that the blue field will turn purplish and the white field will turn pink.
The other problem with dyeing, in my experience with RIT, is that the deposits in a splotchy fashion a lot of the time. I think you would need to buy dyes from Dharma to avoid that.
suzy said:
Hi Tara,
I have had great success using RIT dyes, but follow the directions.
I have done it in the washing machine and that worked great.
I usually dye on the stove. Get yourself a big pot, not aluminum, but like a lobster pot from the thrift store.
Just be sure to “SET” the dye once you are done by ironing the fabric.
xo, suzy
j. caroline said:
I have dyed lots of fabric, but not over another color. That will be tricky. But visit Dharma Trading as they have great dyes and instructions and might have some tips for you on overdying. http://www.dharmatrading.com
j. caroline said:
Oh, and don’t forget, the fabrics you purchased will have sizing and other chemicals on them you will have to remove to get the dye to take.