Dyeing Formal Wear

We’re taking your formal wear the next level with Plumberry. The best part? Throw in your faux flower boutonniere or tie for the perfect match.

Supplies
  • Synthetic Dress
  • Rit Dyemore for Synthetics in Plumberry
  • Stainless Steel Pot for Dyeing
  • Measuring Spoon + Cups
  • Dish Soap
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Tongs
Time
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Difficulty
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Instructions

  1. Prewash your dress and leave damp.
  2. Fill dye pot with enough hot water (just below 200F) to submerge your dress fully. There should be enough water so that the dress can move freely, roughly 2-3 gallons.
  3. Add one tsp of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
  4. Wearing rubber gloves, shake Rit bottle really well. Pour half a bottle (1/2 cup) of dye into dyebath and mix well.
  5. Immerse damp dress into dyebath and continuously stir for 15-20 minutes with tongs for even color coverage.
  6. When desired color is achieved, remove dress from the dyebath and rinse in warm water, then gradually cool.
  7. Machine wash your dress on gentle cycle with an old towel in cold water with mild detergent and hang dry
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