Is it possible to dye upholstery fabric still on the chair?
On One Hand: Difficult TaskIf the upholstery on the furniture is easily removable and is made from a natural material, the process of dyeing should be fairly simple. Just remove the fabric, dye and rinse, being careful not to shrink the fabric in the process. The problem is that most upholstery fabric is a blend of natural and synthetic fibers, and that the fabric isn’t easily removable.On the Other: Painting is an OptionFabric spray paint can be purchased at home or craft stores, and if you’re very careful about taping off areas that you don’t want sprayed, you might be able to achieve the effect you want with paint instead of dye.Bottom LineUpholstery fabric cannot be dyed while on furniture, at least not at home. The dye can stain everything that touches the fabric afterwards, and it needs to be rinsed.
