Hi everyone!
I have a pair of black pants that I LOVE, and they have started to fade and look horrible. They are 98% cotton, 2% spandex. I have heard that it should be fairly easy to dye them back to a nice dark black, but I'm not very crafty or anything, so I was hoping to get some advice on dyes, where to buy, and process. Any help or advice is very much appreciated!
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Get a packet of Dylon washing machine dye, and follow the instructions carefully, it's that easy. Personally, I'd then put them back through the rinse cycle a couple of times before I wore them (or be prepared for grubby-looking knickers and bum to occur).
It's easy to dye in your washing machine using Procion MX dyes. Probably the easiest source is Dylon cold water dye or Dylon machine dye, available from supermarkets here in the UK. You'll need a couple of tins for a deep black on a pair of trousers. Dylon dyes have instructions: as well as the dye you'll need cooking salt and washing soda.
If you want larger quantities or colours that aren't in the Dylon range, you can buy Procion MX from
Thanks to everyone!! You gals are so helpful, I think even someone as un-crafty as myself can manage this task!
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