How to Dye Slipcovers
Choose a white slipcover if you want a custom color.. Weigh the slipcover to find out how much dye and water you'll need.. Buy fabric dye based on the slipcover weight and fabric content.
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Choose a white slipcover if you want a custom color.
Choose a white slipcover if you want a custom color.
Weigh the slipcover to find out how much dye and water you'll need.
Weigh the slipcover to find out how much dye and water you'll need.
Buy fabric dye based on the slipcover weight and fabric content.
Buy fabric dye based on the slipcover weight and fabric content.
Wash the slipcover without fabric softener, and don't dry it.
Wash the slipcover without fabric softener, and don't dry it.
Dissolve powdered dye in 2 cups (470 mL) of hot water.
Dissolve powdered dye in 2 cups (470 mL) of hot water.
Prepare a salt water, soda ash, or vinegar solution, based on the fabric.
Prepare a salt water, soda ash, or vinegar solution, based on the fabric.
Plan to dye the slipcover in a washer if you want a convenient option.
Plan to dye the slipcover in a washer if you want a convenient option.
Use a bathtub if you don't own a washing machine.
Use a bathtub if you don't own a washing machine.
Select a hot water cycle with an extra rinse.
Select a hot water cycle with an extra rinse.
Add your liquid dye into the dispenser, then flush it with hot water.
Add your liquid dye into the dispenser, then flush it with hot water.
Let the cycle run for 10 minutes, then add the salt water solution.
Let the cycle run for 10 minutes, then add the salt water solution.
Finish the cycle, then do another cycle with warm water and detergent.
Finish the cycle, then do another cycle with warm water and detergent.
Dry the slipcover, then put it on the chair while it is still damp.
Dry the slipcover, then put it on the chair while it is still damp.
Clean your washer using a hot water, high-level setting.
Clean your washer using a hot water, high-level setting.
Line the bathtub with a plastic sheet.
Line the bathtub with a plastic sheet.
Fill the tub with hot water, then add the dye.
Fill the tub with hot water, then add the dye.
Add the slipcover and let it soak for 15 minutes, stirring often.
Add the slipcover and let it soak for 15 minutes, stirring often.
Add the fixative solution, then soak the slipcover for 45 minutes.
Add the fixative solution, then soak the slipcover for 45 minutes.
Rinse the slipcover until the water runs clear.
Rinse the slipcover until the water runs clear.
Dry the slipcover partway, then put it on the chair while it's still damp.
Dry the slipcover partway, then put it on the chair while it's still damp.
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