How to Dye Wedding Gowns

Have you found the perfect wedding gown for your wedding, but wish it was another color? If so, everything is not lost because the dress can be easily dyed and this can be done right in the comfort of your home.

How to Dye a Wedding Gown

1. Use a digital scale to weight the gown. This is done to determine how much dye will be needed.


2. Purchase some RIT dye in the color of your choice. You will need one ounce of dye for every one pound of the dress. Additional dye may be needed if you are going from a really dark color to a light color and a really dark color to a light color.


3. Fill a bathtub with hot water. The hotter the water is the better the color will adhere to the garment.


4. Pour the bottles of dye in the water and use a large plastic or metal spoon to stir thoroughly. 


5. Wet the gown with hot water in the sink or in a different bathtub. 


6. Put the dress in the bathtub filled with dye solution.


7. Use a large plastic spoon to move the dress around in the dye for approximately 25 minutes. The stirring should be done continuously without stopping.


8. Remove the gown from the water and rinse it with warm water.


9. Rinse the gown with cold water and continue rinsing until the water runs clear.


10. Place the dress on a plastic hanger and allow it to air dry.


11. Place a bucket beneath the dress to catch any water drippings.