Wow, wow, WOW!!
A reader who chose to email me instead of commenting suggested that I look at a website who’s owner had a long entry all about removing stray dye, although it’s specific to quilts.
I read the post, and the PDF document with the detailed directions, and honestly, I thought, “that can’t work.”
But today I decided to try it, since it seemed easier than almost anything else. Besides, what did I have to lose?
I modified Vicki’s process just slightly, using a dishpan instead of the tub and soaking the scarf only 4 hours instead of 12. I pulled the scarf out of the water and was amazed. No stray dye! No aura on the stripes! No blobs of dye left from previous!
So I dried the scarf outside and pressed it. It will come to the show with me this weekend.
Think I might be hiding them there in the wrapping? Nope.
Although it’s sort of impossible to show a whole cowl at once, I assure you that the white is clear white and the colors are all exactly where they belong.
Thanks, Margaret and Vicki!!
I read this carefully as I have had the same problem with a magenta yarn in the stash. The next day someone on the 4 shaft weaving Facebook group was having the same problem so I suggested that she have a look here. She just posted to say it worked for her too. Thanks for sharing
It’s magic, isn’t it Helen?? I’m so glad that it worked for both you and your friend.
Impressive!
WOW!!!!!
Thanks, Theresa & Cindie. It was, indeed, like a miracle. I won’t do the errant dye thing on purpose, but I sure will remember this for future occasions.
How wonderful that you were able to save your scarf. I’ve printed out the instructions to save for future reference as we’ve all had bleeding problems at one time or another.
Hooray! Thanks for the link on a good technique and so glad it worked for that lovely cowl.