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If so what is the best method (Moderated by EleanorSews)
Posted on: 1/18/20 9:42 PM ET
I have found an affordable piece of organza silk for underlining in white and would like to dye it to a pale grey colour. I understand this silk creases easily. Can a good result be achieved.
Posted on: 1/19/20 1:09 AM ET
I have never tried it but I would think it would be pretty easy to dye. Although silk organza does crease easily, it also irons well so I don't think it would be difficult to remove any creases. Just make sure to use an acid dye which is meant for protein fibers like silk & wool as opposed to reactive dyes, which are meant for cellulose (plant-based) fibers like cotton or linen. Good luck!
Posted on: 1/19/20 1:36 AM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
Just handle the fabric gently, like a new baby. Dharma offers good advice. Give them a call or text for help.
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Elona
Posted on: 1/19/20 2:48 AM ET
In reply to Elona
Thanks for the link.
I have found a suitable dye in the UK. Rather put off by need for such a high temperature in the process. Doesn't sound like gentle handling for silk.
Will seek advice from supplier.
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I have found a suitable dye in the UK. Rather put off by need for such a high temperature in the process. Doesn't sound like gentle handling for silk.
Will seek advice from supplier.
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Posted on: 1/19/20 11:51 AM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
I’ve used Jacquard acid dye on silk organza for grey; the colour I wanted developed within a short time (really quickly, maybe 1 minute at the most?). Dylon grey dye turned lavender for me on two occasions.
The hand/stiffness of the fabric changed somewhat though, the same way hand washing organza does. The heat did not affect the silk I used.
My recommendations:
- test a swatch of your fabric first for colour and hand
- weigh your fabric to determine how much dye to use (per instructions on the Jacquard site)
- thoroughly wet/soak the fabric before you add it to the dye pot
- make sure there is sufficient room to stir the fabric around in the pot
- don’t expect the same colour if you reuse the dye bath a second time
- don’t use your cooking pots and utensils- they will no longer be food safe once dye touches them
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The hand/stiffness of the fabric changed somewhat though, the same way hand washing organza does. The heat did not affect the silk I used.
My recommendations:
- test a swatch of your fabric first for colour and hand
- weigh your fabric to determine how much dye to use (per instructions on the Jacquard site)
- thoroughly wet/soak the fabric before you add it to the dye pot
- make sure there is sufficient room to stir the fabric around in the pot
- don’t expect the same colour if you reuse the dye bath a second time
- don’t use your cooking pots and utensils- they will no longer be food safe once dye touches them
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Posted on: 1/19/20 12:09 PM ET
In reply to Vivienne
Thank you for the information.
The reason I am underlining a fabric cotton/wool 50/50 is because I would like it to feel less floppy and it is the stiffness of the silk organza that was the deciding factor as well as its lightness. I would machine wash it using the hand wash cycle before cutting. Does this mean the silk organza would become softer after washing and wearing.
The reason I am underlining a fabric cotton/wool 50/50 is because I would like it to feel less floppy and it is the stiffness of the silk organza that was the deciding factor as well as its lightness. I would machine wash it using the hand wash cycle before cutting. Does this mean the silk organza would become softer after washing and wearing.
Posted on: 1/19/20 1:41 PM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
Silk organza softens after washing. White organza usually doesn't change the way the shell fabric color looks so I don't understand why it has to be dyed. If more opacity is needed, select a less transparent fabric.
Posted on: 1/19/20 2:47 PM ET
In reply to pointpatou
Thank you for your comments they make perfect sense.
My shell fabric is grey and I just preferred to see grey on the inside too. It may be a bad idea.
No more opacity is really needed other than a slip but I liked the organza silk and thought that it would give the shell fabric a bit of structure. Maybe I am on the wrong track. Perhaps I should just have a grey slip.
My shell fabric is grey and I just preferred to see grey on the inside too. It may be a bad idea.
No more opacity is really needed other than a slip but I liked the organza silk and thought that it would give the shell fabric a bit of structure. Maybe I am on the wrong track. Perhaps I should just have a grey slip.
Posted on: 1/19/20 4:16 PM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
Quote: sewing4therapy
My shell fabric is grey and I just preferred to see grey on the inside too. It may be a bad idea.
My shell fabric is grey and I just preferred to see grey on the inside too. It may be a bad idea.
If it's for aesthetics, that's your choice. I didn't want you to think you had to.
Posted on: 1/19/20 4:54 PM ET
Absolutely silk organza can be dyed. You might want to spend some time on this website, which has various article on dyeing in addition to selling dyes and dye-ready fabrics (including silk organza).
https://www.dharmatrading.com/
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https://www.dharmatrading.com/
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