- 1). Wash any clothing you wish to dye to remove any dirt or film. Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets, as this will leave a film that can affect the dyeing process.
- 2). Decide what color and kind of Rit Dye you want to use. Rit is available in powder or liquid form, and both forms will yield virtually the same results.
- 3). Read instructions that accompany your Rit Dye, to determine how much to use. Instructions will vary depending on the size and weight of your garment.
- 4). Boil the instructed amount of hot water in a large steel pot on your stove. Bring water to a nice boil and then leave it on low heat.
- 5). Add the instructed amount of Rit Dye. Stir in mix with a stainless-steel spoon or stainless-steel tongs.
- 6). Dampen your garment with warm water in the sink. Then wring it out and throw it into the pot with the dye mixture.
- 7). Constantly watch your mixture. Stir it every five minutes or so for about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the color level desired and instructions for your individual dye.
- 8). Remove pot from heat. Using rubber gloves, remove your garment from the mixture. If you have a backyard, it may be best to take your pot out there to do this step, to avoid staining anything in your kitchen. If you are indoors use a stainless-steel sink.
- 9). Rinse garment with cool water until water runs clean. If you are in your backyard, it may be easiest to do this with a hose.
- 10
Wash garment in a cold cycle and dry. For future washes, always wash your garment alone in a cool wash. Since some dye may come off with washing, it's best to run an empty wash after washing your garment to remove any residual dye from your washer.
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