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So you're digging through your undie drawer and find a little satin cami and matching boxers that you had forgotten about. They're still cute, but the pastel hues are not really your style. You consider dyeing them a hot new shade like red or purple. But you aren't sure how to go about it since dying clothes seems intimidating -- and lingerie even more so given its dainty nature. However, changing the color of your favorite unmentionables is really no different from dying a T-shirt or pair of jeans. You just need to employ a technique that's works well with delicate fabrics.
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Fill the bucket with roughly three gallons of hot tap water and add 1/2 of the bottle of dye. Using tongs, stir bath until dye is completely mixed in.
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Wet down your garment or garments in the sink and place them in the dye bath using the tongs.
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Submerge items in the bucket. Stir constantly for 20 to 30 minutes to get a nice, even color with no spots or splotches.
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Remove your garments from the bucket. Rinse them with warm water in the sink until the water runs clear.
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Place your garments on a large towel. Roll up the towel and press firmly to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Do not wring garments; you can damage delicate items.
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Hang your items to dry.
It is not recommended to dye 100 percent polyester garments since the dye will be very faint; stick with nylon, satin and cotton items. If you are worried about staining your hands with dye, wear rubber gloves throughout the process. After wearing, hand-wash your garments in cold water to help preserve the color.
