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Colorfasting

15 years ago

My daughters want me to make them Christmas tree skirts, so I'm making them reversible. I want to make sure the red color does not bleed onto the cream color. Has anyone used the 1 cup salt or white vinegar to a gallon recipe to soak the fabric in? If so, does it really work? Since I'm investing some money to get the skirts embroidered, I want to make sure that the colors do not bleed. Thanks in advance!

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15 years ago
Wash the red material a couple of times before you make the skirts to rinse any excess dye out.
cooksnsews
15 years ago
Vinegar doesn't work with modern cotton dyes, nor does salt. And pre-washing is no guarantee that any bleeding will not continue with subsequent launderings.

I'd test the reds first to see if they run. Wash them individually in a sink and see if the water turns pink. If it does, you can treat the offending fabrics with a product called Retayne. I've had really good results with it. Google it to find a source.
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