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March 27, 2020 · 18 Comments

How To Dye Polyester: Easy and Awesome DIY with Video

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Are you wondering how to dye polyester? I used a little bit of food coloring to dye my 100% polyester doilies for spring.

Are you wondering how to dye polyester? I used a little bit of food coloring to dye my 100% polyester doilies for spring.

I had some doilies that I was trying to decide what to do with. I used food coloring and vinegar to dye them to create beautiful, versatile, and fun spring decor for my home.

I used 4 bowls, filled them with water, and added a different food color to each bowl.

How To Dye Polyester Video

I added a little white vinegar (about 1 tablespoon) into each bowl and stirred up the mixture.

How To Dye Polyester

I used 4 bowls, filled them with water, and added different food color to each bowl.

I added a little white vinegar (about 1 tablespoon) into each bowl and stirred up the mixture.

I added a doily into each bowl and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.

I added a doily into each bowl and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.

I dumped out the water, and rung out the fabric. If you wanted you could save the water and dye more doilies or other fabric. I made sure to use rubber gloves so I wouldn't dye my hands.

I dumped out the water, and rung out the fabric. If you wanted you could save the water and dye more doilies or other fabric. I made sure to use rubber gloves so I wouldn’t dye my hands.

I hung up the doilies to dry outside.

I hung up the doilies to dry outside.

These were polyester doilies so the dye didn't take as strongly as they would with cotton. After drying you can see they are lighter in color than before, but still very spring.

These were polyester doilies so the dye didn’t take as strongly as they would with cotton. After drying you can see they are lighter in color than before, but still very spring.

You can set them up as a table runner for spring - even make more if you like.

You can set them up as a table runner for spring – even make more if you like.

You can also use them as placemats if you have larger doilies.

You can also use them as placemats if you have larger doilies.

I had some doilies that I was trying to decide what to do with. I used food coloring and vinegar to dye them to create beautiful, versatile, and fun spring decor for my home.

How To Dye Polyester Video

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Are you wondering how to dye polyester?  I used a little bit of food coloring to dye my 100% polyester doilies for spring.

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  1. Rebecca Payne says

    March 26, 2020 at 11:13 am

    I love this idea. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Chas says

      March 26, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Thank you Rebecca πŸ™‚

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  2. Jenny says

    March 26, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    Those doilies are perfect for spring! What pretty colors.

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    • Chas says

      March 26, 2020 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you Jenny

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  3. Beverly says

    March 26, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    I would never have even thought of using food coloring to dye doilies. This is such a fun idea! They look great.

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    • Chas says

      March 27, 2020 at 6:28 am

      Thank you so much Beverly, next time I’ll use cotton ones so they’ll take the color better πŸ™‚

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  4. Carolyn says

    March 28, 2020 at 6:44 am

    I have some of these dollies.I was thinking about throwing them out until I saw your post this morning.So now I will use them.

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    • Chas says

      March 28, 2020 at 7:38 am

      Thank you Carolyn, and I’m so excited you’re going to try this – you’ve made my morning πŸ™‚

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  5. Amy says

    March 29, 2020 at 12:01 am

    These dyed doilies just look like Spring! I love the pastel colors. Thank you for the great idea.

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    • Chas says

      March 29, 2020 at 7:12 am

      Thank you so much Amy, I’m thrilled you think so πŸ™‚

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  6. Carol says

    March 30, 2020 at 10:20 am

    I love simple crafts – especially when the result is delightful spring decor. Lovely doilies for spring! #MMBC

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    • Chas says

      March 30, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Thank you so much Carol πŸ™‚

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  7. Michelle says

    March 30, 2020 at 11:08 am

    What a cool idea, and a great way to upcycle doilies!

    Thanks for sharing with Creative Compulsions!
    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • Chas says

      March 30, 2020 at 11:44 am

      Thank you so much Michelle – it was such a fun project experiment πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Alexandra says

    April 1, 2020 at 8:07 am

    Love the idea of using them as a runner! So pretty and fun.

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    • Chas says

      April 1, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Thank you so much Alexandra, so fun to play around with.

      Reply
  9. Marilyn Lesniak says

    April 4, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Pleas stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    • Chas says

      April 5, 2020 at 7:21 am

      Thank you Marilyn and hope you are well, safe, and having a lovely weekend πŸ™‚

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