How Do You Dye Fabric In A Front Load Washer?
If you’ve ever searched for the perfect shade of fabric for a project you were working on only to come up empty handed, you’ve probably considered dyeing your own fabric. Using a washing machine is a quick, easy and relatively clean method of dyeing fabric. If you are using a front load washer the process to dye fabric is a little different than dyeing fabric in a top load washing machine. With the right technique, you will be dyeing your own custom fabric in no time. Adjust the settings on the washing machine. Set the machine to the hottest water setting and the longest wash cycle. Make sure that the wash cycle you choose is at least 30 minutes. Load the fabric into the washing machine. It is very important to load the fabric before pouring the dye in because most front load washers dispense water according to how much fabric is in the machine. For best results, dampen the fabric before loading it into the washer. Start filling the machine after the fabric has been loaded. Mix the dye
