Renewing and personalizing the bedding textiles in your home is a fantastic way to create your own designs using fabric dye in the washing machine. This method is a fun way to add color and revive dull or old bed sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases. Here are the steps for dyeing bed textiles with fabric dye in the washing machine:
1. First, select the bedding textiles you want to dye. White or light-colored products will better reflect the colors of the dye. When choosing fabric dye, consider your favorite colors or design ideas.
Materials needed for pillowcase dyeing in the washing machine:
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vinegar
- 1 packet of fabric dye
- Half a liter of boiling water
- 1 bottle of fixative
2. Begin the fabric dyeing process in the washing machine by transferring one packet of fabric dye into a mixing bowl.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the dye. Then, pour in approximately half a liter of boiling water and mix thoroughly to dissolve the dye.
4. Wash the fabric to be dyed thoroughly, ensuring that any dirt is removed from it. The item you are dyeing should be clean.
5. Place it in the washing machine and pour the dye mixture, dissolved in hot water, into the machine. Close the lid.
6. Pour the fixative into the middle compartment of the washing machine, which is usually the softener compartment.
7. Set the machine to a program with a minimum of 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) and a duration of 1 hour. Optionally, you can use a program with a temperature of up to 90 degrees Celsius (194 degrees Fahrenheit) and a longer duration, but the specified temperature and time are usually sufficient.
8. The purpose of pouring the dyed water directly into the washing machine drum, rather than allowing it to circulate within the machine, is to ensure direct contact between the dyed water and the fabric. This way, there will be no dye residue in the machine after the dyeing process.
9. After the program is complete, perform the spin cycle, and then remove the dyed fabric from the machine. Allow it to dry. Once it's dry, you can start using it. This method ensures that there is no dye residue left in the machine, but if you prefer, you can run an empty cycle with detergent for 15 minutes.
10. To set the dye, wash the dyed fabric at a high temperature. Once the process is complete, take the textile out of the washing machine and hang it up to dry.
11. Lay out the dyed bedding textile to finish drying. Once it's dry, place the sheets, duvet cover, and pillowcases on your bed or sofa and enjoy the personalized touch you've added.
Now, you can rejuvenate your bedroom's atmosphere and express your own style. Creating your own designs offers a fun and personal way to refresh your bedding textiles.
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