Can I tie-dye cotton seat covers with all-purpose dye?
Name: Kristina Message: Hi, I hope I’m not asking a redundant question, but I’m looking for some clarification after reading up on your web site. I just bought some cotton seat covers for my old car and picked up some Rit dye on an impulse, thinking I’d tie-dye them. I realize this isn’t the best dye to use, but I don’t care if they fade or if the color isn’t that vivid — I just wanted a quick way to liven them up. I do care if they shrink, and I definitely don’t want the color to come off on me. CAN I use the Rit dye in cold water? Will the color all come out in the initial rinse, or will it be OK at least until (if) I wash them? I can live with plain tan seats if this won’t work (more easily than I can live with a green-stained back), so your advice would be appreciated! How much do you value your time and effort? It takes a lot of time to tie-dye using all-purpose dye (see the recipe), because each color section should be immersed separately for at least half an hour, and the resul
