tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post848054945886550032..comments2024-03-19T02:27:27.063-04:00Comments on My Notting Hill: Can I Bleach This?My Notting Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029931096995642571noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-85430410697047112702011-07-13T17:34:35.913-04:002011-07-13T17:34:35.913-04:00What did you end up doing? I am in the same predi...What did you end up doing? I am in the same predicament.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777471114314407740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-45282686285553431022011-05-23T23:15:00.422-04:002011-05-23T23:15:00.422-04:00don't use bleach! your fabric will end up patc...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!lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11432417206488028948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-90055660533600788312011-05-19T14:02:20.471-04:002011-05-19T14:02:20.471-04:00Instead of bleach, try using a color remover; it&#...Instead of bleach, try using a color remover; it's available through <a href="http://www.dharmatrading.com" rel="nofollow">Dharma Trading Co</a>, among other places.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-72001015849009478242011-05-19T08:27:37.025-04:002011-05-19T08:27:37.025-04:00The Martha Stewart method works nicely and just fa...The Martha Stewart method works nicely and just fades the fabric...shabby chic. I have used it on linen union but not on syntheticspaintycaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711927764026790597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-81676565428528550412011-05-18T11:26:08.803-04:002011-05-18T11:26:08.803-04:00Can't wait to see the after if you do bleach a...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!Danielle Sigwalt Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064602921304008822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-13300656225181089772011-05-18T09:17:41.455-04:002011-05-18T09:17:41.455-04:00First of all, I love the KWID fern fabric on your ...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.Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-55168871157544061912011-05-18T04:25:31.806-04:002011-05-18T04:25:31.806-04:00Sounds like a new slip cover is the answer....xvSounds like a new slip cover is the answer....xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-74273991465829590892011-05-17T20:03:57.512-04:002011-05-17T20:03:57.512-04:00Rit has a color remover for using on fabrics that ...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.<br /><br />http://www.ritdye.com/luverliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950616861313987299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-82642637771925446152011-05-17T16:30:19.691-04:002011-05-17T16:30:19.691-04:00I wouldn't bleach it. Carefully rip it up and...I wouldn't bleach it. Carefully rip it up and you'll have a great pattern for the slipcover you really want.<br />Best,<br />SusanSusan McClaskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488498368995232820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-56880261796459559302011-05-17T11:11:08.814-04:002011-05-17T11:11:08.814-04:00Ha! I am sorry, but I am laughing....so many opini...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.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453429612511514721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-48336406364595801992011-05-17T10:56:05.764-04:002011-05-17T10:56:05.764-04:00Michele I think if you carefully bleached it (not ...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!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by Karena<br /><br />Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-3137516892516164352011-05-17T09:46:00.880-04:002011-05-17T09:46:00.880-04:00Olá, Muito criativo, e lindo teu blog..
AbraçoOlá, Muito criativo, e lindo teu blog..<br />Abraçoonira da costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277991703551938575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-74989765658089794082011-05-17T06:54:25.417-04:002011-05-17T06:54:25.417-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Majid Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912405599661249292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-11520366751185166112011-05-16T17:46:50.021-04:002011-05-16T17:46:50.021-04:00Sure you can bleach it. It will look terrible, bu...Sure you can bleach it. It will look terrible, but you can bleach it! :)<br /><br />www.ajbarnesonline.blogspot.comA.J.Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649060799779978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-69681370270094700612011-05-16T14:35:41.562-04:002011-05-16T14:35:41.562-04:00no advice here, but I'm still really loving th...no advice here, but I'm still really loving the fabric on your couch!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193838496687093960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-67109019839370356542011-05-16T13:16:43.363-04:002011-05-16T13:16:43.363-04:00I agree with everyone else. If Meg can't do yo...I agree with everyone else. If Meg can't do your slipcover then I have a local guy that has great prices! <br />Let me know if you want his number.julielorusso@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113811747928792568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-16955984249245436702011-05-16T11:52:36.536-04:002011-05-16T11:52:36.536-04:00call Meg at Pigtown!call Meg at Pigtown!Stitchforkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751144845420493445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-8455843654099581752011-05-16T11:01:06.606-04:002011-05-16T11:01:06.606-04:00I was digging through my old MS Living copies rece...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:<br /><br />http://www.marthastewart.com/272143/fading-fabrics-how-to<br /><br />The end result is a faded version, and then you can overdye the fabric afterwards for a unique look.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11345558627679373156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-44732314144439501882011-05-16T10:44:57.997-04:002011-05-16T10:44:57.997-04:00I'm normally a "go for it" kinda gal...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.<br />Keep us posted!alison giese Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12505444655040656140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-69833602905589086712011-05-16T10:07:14.229-04:002011-05-16T10:07:14.229-04:00It would most likely bleach to a light pink, which...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.<br />Have a great week, Michele.<br />Teresa<br />xoxoTeresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117805878140453338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-50523762013154117652011-05-16T10:01:39.932-04:002011-05-16T10:01:39.932-04:00i don't know about bleaching...
it may weaken ...i don't know about bleaching...<br />it may weaken the fabric badly.<br /><br />a few years ago i diluted water based paint in water and dunked cotton sneakers in it.<br />they came out great!<br />not stiff, and the paint didn't stick to the rubber parts.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />but they started out white.<br />it's a thought.....<br />xxxRenée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-37348006711708885972011-05-16T09:56:56.012-04:002011-05-16T09:56:56.012-04:00I've tried the bleach route before on a bright...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.Boxwood Terracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635278108636515992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-22678968478566050672011-05-16T09:56:20.487-04:002011-05-16T09:56:20.487-04:00Do you have a sample to try???? Or something simi...Do you have a sample to try???? Or something similar? It sure works when I spill it on my jeans or something!!!SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-3811947032159971442011-05-16T09:39:27.928-04:002011-05-16T09:39:27.928-04:00hahahahaha! i can make a slipcover for you! hahaha...hahahahaha! i can make a slipcover for you! hahahahahPigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13924653723155000.post-464508574029283512011-05-16T08:41:30.081-04:002011-05-16T08:41:30.081-04:00I agree that cotton will appear faded once bleache...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?Renéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651977756534816441noreply@blogger.com