How to Dye a Used Shirt

Introduction

If you have a stain that you just can’t get out but you love your shirt, this is the guide for you. This guide will lead you step-by-step in dying an old shirt so it doesn't contribute to land-fill waste! Keep in mind that as you may be working with dyes, there may be a mess involved, so working with this in mind may reduce cleanup.

What you need

Step 1 How to Dye a Used Shirt

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The dye used for this guide is Rit DyeMore.
Buy the product and make sure to read the instructions on the bottle.
Weigh your shirt & follow instructions on the bottle according to weight to determine how much dye is needed.
Pre-wash your clothing item and prepare your materials and work area.

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Step 2

Add enough water in a stainless steel pot to let the clothing item move freely. This is shown by the clothing floating within the pot.

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Step 3

Add 1 tsp of dish detergent to the pot.

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Step 4

Cover the pot and let the water reach close to boiling temperature ~200 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Step 5

Add the desired amount of dye that was measured via the bottle to the water and turn the stove top temperature to simmer.

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Step 6

Place wet clothing item in the solution.
Stir slowly for 10 minutes.

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Step 7

After the desired color is achieved, remove the item from the solution.
Rinse the clothing item with warm water .
Gradually use cooler water until the water runs clear.
To finish, wash clothing item in warm water, dry and enjoy your new clothing item!