Is it possible to bleach this red print slipcover white? It's Laura Ashley fabric I bought 12 years ago for $3 a yard (*forgot to mention earlier that it's 100% cotton). The chair was found on the sidewalk near our Cambridge apt. back in 1987. I'm in the process of finishing up my family room and although the chair works well in this spot (fairly small scale) I'm not digging the fabric.
Another option would be to dye it charcoal gray but I'm not sure if I could get the color right... Curious to hear what you think or if you have any tips on bleaching.
Is it possible to bleach this red print slipcover white? It's Laura Ashley fabric I bought 12 years ago for $3 a yard (*forgot to mention earlier that it's 100% cotton). The chair was found on the sidewalk near our Cambridge apt. back in 1987. I'm in the process of finishing up my family room and although the chair works well in this spot (fairly small scale) I'm not digging the fabric.
Another option would be to dye it charcoal gray but I'm not sure if I could get the color right... Curious to hear what you think or if you have any tips on bleaching.
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What kind of fabric is it? Cotton? I don't think you would be able to bleach it white...maybe a more faded pink. I have heard of Painting fabric...just sayin'.
But really...having a new slipcover made would be the best way to get the look you want.
If you were to bleach it, it would only fade slightly. I think if you dye it an indigo, black or gray - it is worth a shot. If not, then have a slip-cover re-made with some great fabric that you really really love. I do like the shape of that chair very much.
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I agree that cotton will appear faded once bleached. Dyeing will work if it is cotton, but the only concern is the thread. If the thread is poly it will not take the dye the same (there may no be enough thread showing cause concerned). Maybe play with the underside of the cushion?
hahahahaha! i can make a slipcover for you! hahahahah
Do you have a sample to try???? Or something similar? It sure works when I spill it on my jeans or something!!!
I've tried the bleach route before on a bright red floral, hoping for a soft, sun-faded look and it hardly made a difference in the strength of the color. Plus, a heavy dose of bleach will weaken the fibers of the fabric and may lead to holes.
i don't know about bleaching...
it may weaken the fabric badly.
a few years ago i diluted water based paint in water and dunked cotton sneakers in it.
they came out great!
not stiff, and the paint didn't stick to the rubber parts.
i have colored other fabrics in the same way, because i am freakish about colors. i need them to be just what i want them to be.
but they started out white.
it's a thought.....
xxx
It would most likely bleach to a light pink, which could be dyed any gray you wish. I love anything Laura Ashley, I this fabric is so pretty.
Have a great week, Michele.
Teresa
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I'm normally a "go for it" kinda gal (total enabler, really), but something tells me you might regret it. Think you'd end up with a more Shabby look than you might be wanting.
Keep us posted!
I was digging through my old MS Living copies recently, and there was an easy-to-follow tutorial on how to do just this. Here's a short version of the article:
http://www.marthastewart.com/272143/fading-fabrics-how-to
The end result is a faded version, and then you can overdye the fabric afterwards for a unique look.
call Meg at Pigtown!
no advice here, but I'm still really loving the fabric on your couch!
Sure you can bleach it. It will look terrible, but you can bleach it! :)
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Michele I think if you carefully bleached it (not trying to remove all of the color) then dye a grey shade, it could turn out quite nicely. Worth a try!
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Ha! I am sorry, but I am laughing....so many opinions....you would think this was about world peace...I say bleach it! What have you got to loose? It might just be pale pink, weakened fibers, and in need of a good painting, but what the heck, why not?....smiles.
I wouldn't bleach it. Carefully rip it up and you'll have a great pattern for the slipcover you really want.
Best,
Susan
Rit has a color remover for using on fabrics that make them take the dyes better or more evenly. I would use this before bleaching. Or at least look up on their site for advice.
http://www.ritdye.com/
Sounds like a new slip cover is the answer....xv
First of all, I love the KWID fern fabric on your sofa, I've got a thing for it in aqua!!! I wouldn't bleach the slipcover because it's probably not going to yield the results you want. I would have a new cover made and save the fabric for toss pillows to use or give to a friend.
Can't wait to see the after if you do bleach and dye...I say why not try it and blog about the experience. We would love to see how it turns out!
The Martha Stewart method works nicely and just fades the fabric...shabby chic. I have used it on linen union but not on synthetics
Instead of bleach, try using a color remover; it's available through Dharma Trading Co, among other places.
don't use bleach! your fabric will end up patchy and maybe holey. use rit dye remover to get out as much color as you can, then you can dye it. i've pulled color from an all cotton fabric like that.... it started bright peach (it was the eighties) and it ended a natural off white color. i think at that point, you could try to add white dye, or the water/paint idea that someone else mentioned. good luck!
What did you end up doing? I am in the same predicament.
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