Name: Carolynn
Message: I have curtains (top valance portion only) that are floral (white base, with multi-color floral print).  I want to dye them (or have them professionally dyed) to a solid dark chocolate.  Can this be done?  The fabric is cotton, I believe.  I like the curtains, just not the print.  

Since dye is transparent, a printed design on fabric will always come out at least a little bit darker than the background, after it has been dyed again. The results may be more pleasing to you, however, as the tone-on-tone effect will be a lot more subtle. A dark chocolate brown will make the floral design much less noticeable.

If the curtains are all or mostly cotton, you can dye them yourself with fiber reactive dyes in the washing machine, as explained on the following page:

How can I dye clothing or fabric in the washing machine?

Or you can find a custom dyer to send your curtains to to dye for you, instead, by looking at the "Find a Custom Dyer" link, under the "More" menu, on most pages of my All About Hand Dyeing website, or via the following direct link:

Find a Custom Dyer

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