RE: [Mid] Setting color in fabric

Cool! Thanks for sharing this info with all of us!

Just one question: Does the A&H help prevent fading or just set the dye to
prevent bleeding?

Okay, *two* questions: Washing soda? Is it like borax?

Coise

> You can use vinegar, salt, washing soda (Arm & Hammer's my fave)
singularly
> or in combination. I usually begin to fill the tub, dump in a good 1/2 to
1
> cup of A&H, stir to dissolve, add a dump of salt (you know, whatever you
get
> in the time it takes to turn the container upside down and rightside up
> again), and again, stir.

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> I've gotten good results with salt/soda on black, burgundy and dark
> greeny-teal velveteen. I also use washing soda in all my everyday laundry
> loads too--it helps to brighten, gets icky fighter odors out, and sets
color
> well on denims.
>
> You can find washing soda in the laundry aisle.
> YMMV.
>
From: Ann Nordmeyer <ANordmeyer@designprinting.com>
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