Using dye to match a color?

friesian · 2005-04-22T05:57:34+00:00

I'm hoping I will be able to match some fabric to a specific color.We got new aprons at work which are dark marroon in color. The oldaprons had straps that went across the shoulders and crossed on theback. Thenew aprons just have the neck strap that pulls the weight downon the back of the neck. So, I want to put new straps onto the aprons.I bought some material today, but it is not quite the same color. It'sa tad lighter than the aprons. Is there a way to dye something so thatit becomes a little darker?Or is there a way to dye specifically to match a specific color? Theclosest dye I could find is called wine color. And it also lookslighter than the apron.I also have the old apron strings which are navy blue. I don't know ifit would be possible to dye them for a decent match.I would also like to know how long you should wait to wash somethingthat has been dyed. I don't want to clean away the color, but I need towash the straps and know the color is coorect before I put them on thenew aprons.

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BEI Design 21 years ago

Well, I know *need* all those things... ;-)

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