1. The document provides instructions for dyeing a prom dress at home using fabric dye. 2. It explains that natural fabrics like cotton, silk, and wool can typically be dyed but dresses with over 50% synthetic fibers like polyester may not take the dye well. 3. The instructions include determining the fabric, checking washing instructions, buying the right dye, dyeing the dress in a tub of hot water, rinsing it, and washing and drying the completed dyed dress alone.

1. How to Dye a Prom Dress
It can often be difficult to find a prom dress that fits you perfectly in the exact color
you want. Depending on the type of material your dress is made of, you may be able
to find the perfectly cut dress and turn it into the color you want.
Instructions
1
Determine what type of fabric your dress is. On most prom dresses, this information
is included on the tag. If it is 100 percent cotton, silk, linen, wool, rayon or nylon, it is
most likely possible to dye it. If your dress contains over 50 percent polyester or
acetate, common synthetic fibers, the material will typically not accept the color.
2
Read the label for washing instructions. If the label reads "dry clean only," you will
not be able to dye it. It may also be difficult to dye a dress that you can only wash in
cold water, although not impossible; if this is the case, you will need to purchase a
dye that you can use with cold water.
3
Buy a fabric dye suitable for the material of your dress. Many larger retailers offer a
small selection of these types of products in their home care departments. A craft
store will typically have the best options.
4
Fill a tub or bucket that is large enough for your prom dress to move freely with hot
water, taking note of how much water you add. Avoid plastic or fiberglass containers,
as the dye will likely stain them. It is also important that you do not use anything that
you prepare food in.
5
Get your dress wet with hot water. This will ensure that it is completely soaked
before you place the prom dress in the container of hot water, which is essential for
an even dye job.
6
Mix the dye according to the manufacturer's directions and add it to the tub. Base
the amount of dye you add to the tub on how much water you've used.
7
Shake out the dress and add it to the tub. Putting the dress in if it is crumpled or
balled up may cause the dye to work unevenly. If you are going for a tie‐dyed effect,
knot or use elastics accordingly before placing the prom dress in the dye.
8
Stir the dress and the dye constantly during the dyeing time. The amount of time you
need to leave the dress in will vary by manufacturer and by how strong you want the
color to be.
9
Remove the dress from the dye after the recommended time on the package. Rinse

2. the dress under warm water, gradually making the water cooler as you go, until it
runs clear.
10
Wash your prom dress alone in a washing machine with mild detergent. Any excess
dye could ruin other items of clothing if you wash them with the dress.
11
Dry your dress according to the label. You may be able to put the dress in the dryer
on a low heat setting. For best results, many prom dresses require line drying.
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