How to Coffee Dye Fabric and More!

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HOW TO COFFEE DYE FABRIC AND MORE! Join Kim Jamieson-Hirst of Chatterbox Quilts to find out how to coffee dye fabric, vintage linens and other natural fabrics.
Materials required: 1 Tbsp. coffee, ¾ - 1 cup boiling water, large glass or metal bowl (don't use plastic), spoon to stir, items to be dyed
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@heyoitsEmma 4 жыл бұрын

The life of a cosplayer in quarantine 😭😂

@finalfantasy3273 6 жыл бұрын

I used to dye my fabrics with soy sauce. Its works really great. I discovered it when i was cooking and accidentally i poured the soy sauce on my white clothes. It was very hard to remove the stain 'til i put some stain remover. From that time on if I have some project then I used soy sauce😁

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of that! Thanks for the info - I'll have to give that a try.

@rashmitamouji3434 5 жыл бұрын

What to use for getting black colour

@APHRURJDJFHFHDHDHHXBX5480 2 жыл бұрын

How to use it?

@nightmarefuelfilms5287 4 жыл бұрын

She reminds me of Jamie Lee Curtis

@handicraftlovers3011 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work done ma'am

@TheDitsayothin 7 жыл бұрын

Nice trick. Thank you

@Chatterboxquilts 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@chrystalelizabeth 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect for my cream coloured curtains that have been bleached from the sun !! I've got a jar of decaf crap 😂😂

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@loutropical360 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ! My fav white summer top got stain on it I know what to do now ! :D

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@charlottaahmed4486 3 жыл бұрын

Re: coffee dyed cottons...does the item end up smelling like coffee? Does the coffee dye need a fixative of some sort? Will the dried item leave a stain if it gets wet? And is this coffee dye fairly long lasting? I remember salt being used years ago..yes/no/

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

There is a slight coffee smell and, if you don't set the fabric, it might a bit when its washed.

@kingjamesmoruthane2507 4 жыл бұрын

Does one wash their clothes normally (soap/fabric softner) aftet coffee dying the clothes?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can wash your clothes the same way. You will find that some of the coffee may wash out so the item might be lighter in colour after washing it.

@charaayars4692 6 жыл бұрын

if I wanted to use coffee to dye wool, would I need to add vinegar or use some other mordant?

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Chara: I haven't tried this on wool (not sure if you mean wool fibre or wool fabric), so I can't say for sure. I do know that you should be sure that your wool is completely saturated all the way through with warm water before you try to dye it with the coffee. I don't usually have to do anything else to prepare my fabrics for dyeing or to retain the colour, some of which rinses out when you rinse out the fabric.

@Schuldig 4 жыл бұрын

do they have the same effect if i use henna instead?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know - I've never used henna as this isn't commonly used as a dye in Canada. If you do try this, I'd love to know how it works out.

@eyalbeja8754 4 жыл бұрын

Is this working with a red boiler suit? I want to make the red look more bordeaux on the suit... The suit is polyester cotton.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

This method will only work on 100% natural fibers such as cotton, wool, linen or silk. I don't think it would work on a poly/cotton blend.

@eyalbeja8754 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts Well, it's working on a little piece, if I'll do it on a ratio of the full body suit, you think it will be ok? And will the suit have a strong smell of coffee?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

If it's working on the small piece, you should get the same results if you do the whole suit. it will smell a bit like coffee.

@katrinasantos8007 2 жыл бұрын

will the coffee aroma stays with the fabric? how long will it last

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

It will smell a bit like coffee but will fade over time.

@jennelguiao740 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use this method to dye my faded black shirts?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that this would really make much of a difference on black fabric. You'd be better off to dye it with a product like Rit dye.

@Kelvin5378 4 жыл бұрын

Would this also work for those really smooth shiny synthetic fabrics for example clothing for a barbie doll

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe it would, although you could try it. I think it will only work well on natural fibres like cotton, linen and wool.

@insanodeathguy2160 10 ай бұрын

How would the colour turn out if you use coffee to dye a red shirt like yours in the video for example ?

@Chatterboxquilts 10 ай бұрын

I don't think you would see much difference. Coffee or tea dyeing works best on light coloured fabrics like white or cream.

@questioner113 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Is this colour fast? Couldit be used on silk?

@Chatterboxquilts 7 жыл бұрын

HI Gitanjali: Some of the colour may wash out when you wash the fabric. I haven't tried it on silk, but as it is a natural fibre, it should work. I would suggest that you try it on a small piece to see. Let me know if you do experiment with this. :)

@questioner113 7 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@rachelthecraftist430 Жыл бұрын

Whats the proper way to wash dyed coffee cotton fab? What soap is best not to wash away the color ?

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

I just wash it with regular laundry detergent. There really isn't a good way to keep the coffee colour in the fabric - it will fade over time.

@ajabnazesmizadeh5869 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for video,can we dye leather this way to?

@Chatterboxquilts 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ajabnaz: That's a good question! I haven't tried to dye leather with this technique, but I did find some information about this on the internet. Check out this information at www.wikihow.com/Dye-Leather for other ideas on how to dye leather. I know they talk about using tea, but coffee would work the same way, I would think. If you do try this, let me know how it turns out. :)

@ajabnazesmizadeh5869 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for respond,ok

@shrutikamal8589 7 жыл бұрын

Can I use it with jens

@Chatterboxquilts 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Shruti: Do you mean "jeans"? I haven't tried coffee dyeing them, but as they are usually cotton, it might just work. You'd have to give it a try to find out. Let me know how it goes - I'm curious now :)

@JadeJewels 6 жыл бұрын

Although, this wouldn't be wash safe, would it.? If not, (most likely,,) would you know of a way on how to have it as so.?

@JadeJewels 6 жыл бұрын

But besides that, gunna be using this trick for a scenery idea over in a musical :))

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

You can wash items that are coffee dyed, Jade, but they will lighten a bit in colour. Some people like to set colours with salt or vinegar after they have dyed an item. I usually don't do this, but it might be worth a try.

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the end result, Jade :)

@JadeJewels 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for informing :) Ill see whether i could share it towards you in the end thru any of your social medias :)

@dirtydans6854 2 жыл бұрын

can i dye a cotton red sweater with coffee to make it darker?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you would see much difference on a coloured sweater - this works better on white or light coloured fabrics. I would suggest using Rit Dye or similar product.

@charaayars4692 6 жыл бұрын

will brewed coffee work too?

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Chara: I only have instant coffee in our household, but I would think that brewed coffee would work as well, you just might have to make it a strong cup of coffee ;)

@oliverviscoli 4 жыл бұрын

do you think this would work with a fleece jacket? it is polyester

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

I've only used this with natural fibres so I would suggest that you try a small inconspicuous area to see if it works.

@luzmunoz3023 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver, do you fine a dye for your fleese, cuz I have a fleese jogging pant black that needs to be more black, the black fede a wey, need help

@NN-jd5ul 5 жыл бұрын

How do get dark Brown???

@Chatterboxquilts 5 жыл бұрын

It's difficult to get a really dark colour with either coffee or tea dyeing. The more coffee or tea you put in the water and the longer you leave your fabric in the water, the darker will be the fabric afterwards.

@sirajunnisaain504 3 жыл бұрын

Should coffee be hot or need to wait until it cools down?

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

I wait until it cools down - just so I don't get burnt when working with the fabric :)

@JohnCarloRuiz 6 жыл бұрын

How to remove the coffee smell?

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

I thought that was a bonus! ;) I haven't quite figured that one out yet, although I don't find that it is that strong and I'm not a coffee drinker. I don't notice that there is as much of a smell if you tea dye instead. have you tried that?

@DollyG15 6 жыл бұрын

John Carlo, in my experience to remove just about any smell or "neutralize" the smell, I use a spray bottle and mix a 1/2 cup of vinegar and one cup of warm water. Then use the mist setting on the spray bottle and lightly spray the fabric. Let it dry, the vinegar smell will dissipate on its own. I do not use it in the same room that I will be spending my day. Sometime I add 4 drops of vanilla to the mix. I use this on my couches, mattress, pillows(the ones you sleep on), and carpets. Repeat again, and if needed. Once I spray my bed pillows, I sometimes put them on the tumble/low heat setting in the dryer. This dryer method works great on cotton & polyester, but check the labels on your fabric. Vinegar can do many things and it is a natural product. Hope this helps Maitel Mattie Johnson

@user-dx5bn4yk4f 4 жыл бұрын

fabric conditioner? pwede naman downey

@shade2303 4 жыл бұрын

My pants have faded(black) will this method work to give them reshade

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't suggest using coffee dyeing to do this. I would use a regular permanent dye, such as RIT dye to give your pants back their colour.

@shade2303 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts would try and let you know ;)

@Why_Land Жыл бұрын

Hey Kim, how long do you boil the coffee??

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

I use instant coffee so just add water and it's ready to use.

@aakashpatil6147 6 жыл бұрын

Does this colour remain permanent

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

It does remain, but may lighten over repeated washings.

@kakuhlejabavu9412 3 жыл бұрын

Does it work on all colours?

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

You can use this technique on different colours to give them an antique look. It will only be a subtle change.

@ariannasanchez1454 4 жыл бұрын

Would this work for canvas?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

I think that you should be able to dye canvas this way as well. I would try a small piece to see how it works.

@ariannasanchez1454 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts thanks!

@preskimaharjan4690 4 жыл бұрын

Will this work on bagpack

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

It should if the backpack is cotton or canvas. If it's a synthetic material, it might not work.

@bryanb1917 Жыл бұрын

Will this work on denim ???

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

It will work on natural fibres so it should work on denim but unless the denim is a really light colour, you really won't see the coffee colour.

@dontblameme6328 2 жыл бұрын

What if I don't have a deck outside to dry them?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

You can hand them up inside your house on a hanger.

@DahHar117 Жыл бұрын

You don't need to set the stain with vinegar or something?

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

I haven't had to do that. The coffee colour will lighten a bit each time you wash it and I don't think that the vinegar would prevent this from happening but if you decide to try it, let me know your results.

@NellyAndy70 3 жыл бұрын

Are you Canadian? The way you said “out” sounded Canadian :)

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a proud Canadian. I guess you haven't heard me say "about" but did pick up on the "out" 😉

@1BestCookie 3 жыл бұрын

Can I do this with tea

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can and I have a video on how to do this on my channel as well

@kevinpaz1055 4 жыл бұрын

How can I make the color stay ? Can I wash it ?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can wash the fabrics afterwards but the colour may lighten a bit. You can try putting a bit of vinegar into the wash which might help it to stay but if it lightens too much, you can always re-dye it.

@kevinpaz1055 4 жыл бұрын

Can I add a fixative ? Before washing ?. It’s a shirt I’m trying t die

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

I use Retayne to set dyes in hand dyes and batik fabrics. I'm not sure if it will work for coffee or tea, but you could try it. You can find it at amzn.to/3eiDwph. It comes in several sizes, but the small one will be enough as you don't use much of it. #affiliatelink

@tessah.7641 4 жыл бұрын

I guess this won’t work on synthetics right?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

No, it works on natural fibres.

@pimps8908 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work for Navy blue?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't notice a difference on that dark of a fabric. It works best on light coloured fabrics.

@Krigsblakk9 4 жыл бұрын

Can I dye some wool clothing in this way?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you should be able to as long as it is 100% wool.

@anniepushpajeffi4187 4 жыл бұрын

Can we use kumkum powder to dye clothes

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Annie: I'm not sure but I do know that turmeric can be used to dye fabric, so it might work. I would try a small piece of fabric and let it sit for an hour and see what result you get.

@anniepushpajeffi4187 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts tq

@rrosewaterr 7 жыл бұрын

will this work on nylons?

@Chatterboxquilts 7 жыл бұрын

I am not sure if it will work on synthetic fabrics. This type of dyeing usually works best on natural fibres. Let me know if it works for you.

@rrosewaterr 7 жыл бұрын

yes i just tried it and it worked! It took about 30 minutes to get to my desired color. the only drawback is that i was trying to darken my nude tights but they darkened with orange-ish tone. It's not that bad, i'll just look more sun kissed than having a natural tan.

@Chatterboxquilts 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. You could always wear them for Halloween :)