How Do You Dye A Crinoline Or Slip?
One of the hottest trends in dressing for a wedding is dying a plain white crinoline a bright, bold color. The crinoline usually remains hidden to the guests until the first dance, when it takes them by surprise. Learn how to dye a crinoline or slip for wearing under a dress. Set your top-loading washing machine to the hottest cycle possible, as well as the longest cycle possible. Fill the machine with the hot water. Once the machine has filled, dip the crinoline into the water, soaking the crinoline slip completely. Then set the crinoline aside, making sure that it is not bundled up and the fabric is loose and free. Wearing rubber gloves to protect your hands, pre-mix the fabric dye according to manufacturer’s instructions in the glass container. Then pour the dye into the washing machine. Put the crinoline into the dye bath. Allow it to agitate for at least 30 minutes. Manually reset the agitation cycle if a darker color is preferred. After the agitation has finished, let the crinoli