Hand dyed fabric...

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Eajosian
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Hand dyed fabric...

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I have some hand-dyed fabric I want to use in a quilt...I want to make sure it doesn`t run...what should I rinse it with? Any ideas? Thanks ,,, Evelyn
cindyg
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Re: Hand dyed fabric...

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I give all my fabric a vinegar bath/soak. Then wash with a little bit of soap then dry. Vinegar sets the color. Remember dying Easter eggs and you had to use vinegar to set the color on the eggs?
Eajosian
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Thanks Cindy... :)
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Quilter7
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If the vinegar does not work you might try "Retayne". I was told vinegar does not always work. To test check the water in the rinse cycle.
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