How to Dye Clothes in the Washing Machine

Dyeing clothes can be messy and difficult unless you use the proper method, and in this video tutorial, you will learn a smart and efficient way to dye any fabric. This also requires less effort because you can leave all the work to your machine.

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The steps to this genius hack are super easy to follow and I’m sure you won’t fail this dyeing technique even on your first try. Watch this video tutorial by OnlineFabricStore on YouTube to learn how now.

Materials for Washing Machine Dyeing Hack:

• Fabric dye
• Salt or vinegar
• Dish soap
• Fixative

How to Dye Clothes in the Washing Machine:

Step 1

Make sure there are no visible stains on the fabric and remove any finishes that could prevent the dye from penetrating. For a front-loading machine, wet the fabric in the sink, then put it in the machine.

Step 2

For a top loader, start the wash cycle and wait until the drum starts filling with water, then place the fabric, and make sure to put it in the highest setting.

Step 3

Let the cycle run for at least 30 minutes or longer, then pour the fabric dye into the machine if using a liquid, for powder dye, make sure to dissolve it in several cups of hot water first.

Step 4

For a front loader, add everything to the dispenser, and for a top loading machine, pour the dye around the drum after filling it with water.

Step 5

Add either a cup of salt or vinegar to your dye bath followed by a squirt of dish detergent, then for best results, apply fixative before the final rinse cycle, and run a rinse and spin cycle with cold water.

Step 6

Dry your fabric like normal and proceed to clean your washing machine by pouring some bleach into the internal dispenser, adding the detergent, and running a hot water cycle with a few old towels.

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How to Dye Clothes in the Washing Machine