another flower girl dress question


Name: kim
Message: Hi I am wondering if it is possible to have a 100% poly flower girls dress dyed? Probably pink or purple...about how much does this cost? Any help would be great! Thanks

It is extremely difficult to find anyone anywhere to dye a polyester dress for you, because polyester is no fun to immersion dye. See Dyeing Polyester with Disperse Dyes for more information on why. As of this writing, the only company I know of which may dye polyester garments is Color Creek, in Alaska.

If you want to have a dress custom-dyed, be sure to choose a natural fiber fabric, which is much easier and more pleasant to dye. However, you must be sure to choose only washable garments or fabric, as dry-clean-only items cannot be custom dyed. There are many dyers listed on the Custom Dyers page on my web site who are willing to dye natural fibers, if they are washable.

Alternatively, select a fabric in the color you like, and hire a local seamstress to sew the dress for you.

Posted: Saturday - August 07, 2004 at 02:13 PM          

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