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Want to dye a dress

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  • 24-03-2009 1:29pm
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    moomoo2007
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    I just wondering, i have a dress and i want to dye it, where would i buy dye in galway, or is there anywhere i could bring it in galway??


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    sgthighway
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    You can buy Dye in Hickeys upstairs in Corbett Court


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    pseudonym1
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    Ryans homestore or hickeys - also couple of pharmacys that sell dye.
    MAke sure the fabric will take the dye. If it has been pre dyed with a mordent than it may not - or the colour chosen might react with any previous dye and wont get shade intended.

    You can buy cold water dyes and imo need at least 2 of these to get a decent shade. They can be slightly insipid.
    Machine dyes rock - but you will need to run at least one wash post dying to ensure no residue!


    Read instructions on packet before you bye.
    Good dye :D


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    moomoo2007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭moomoo2007


    Cheers guys ill take a wee look!!


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    thecountessp
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    Matt O'Flaherty's on Shop St has some dyes down the back, (Hickey's can sometimes run out of the colour you're looking for, or only have one when you need two).


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    _Whimsical_
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    Bear in mind that if there is any visible stitching on the dress,either seams or decoration,that it won't dye and will just remain the colour that it is.(Eg if you dye a white dress black any stitching on the black dress will stay white).Different colour stitching can look quite cool on some clothes but it can ruin others depending on the colour clash.


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