Post # 1
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Newbee
- Wedding: September 2016 - Riverview at Wicomico Shores
I would love any tips or advice on dyeing fabric shoes. The pair I have are my mother’s shoes from 1978 – she told me that they are dyeables, and she gave me the green light to do it. They’re clean, but a bit yellowed, and I want to dye them navy blue since that’s one of our colors.
Has anyone done this, and do you have any advice? I really want to get it right the first time 🙂
Post # 2
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Buzzing bee
- Wedding: April 2017 - Valleybrook Country Club
kirstincat : There are a few places near me that dye things for you. If you find a show store that sells dyables, they usually offer dye services. You could always go look at their swatches and have them dye the color of your choice.
Post # 3
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Busy bee
I sent my ivory shoes off to be dyed black after the wedding, and it was very cheap…. around £20
Post # 4
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Busy bee
I had David’s Bridal dye my shoes. If I remeber right it was $5. Well worth it not to deal with the stress of making it done correctly by myself.
Post # 5
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Newbee
- Wedding: September 2016 - Riverview at Wicomico Shores
MrsSapphire : thanks – I was thinking of looking into that. I already bought some fabric dye but it’s cheap and I’m sure I can return it if I end up not using it.
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daffodils : Swebs14 : thanks for the suggestions also.
I’m a bit concerned that the process of dyeing at a shop might be harsh on the materials. The shoes are close to 40 years old.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
One thing to remember about dyed shoes is the dye will run if it gets wet. So 8f you have outside or rain you may need to carry shoes to avoid dyeing you feet and having streaky shoes
Post # 7
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Busy bee
Concur with others see if there is somewhere to get them dyed rather than doing yourself. If you want to really do yourself, I believe they sell shoe dye kits with an applicator