Thanks! It was a fun project!

The dye and fixative weren't expensive but this settee isn't huge. The dye hasn't faded or rubbed off at all (and it's been used and moved to different spaces in our home). I suppose if it fades over time, I could redye. I can do a follow up soon but it will probably be a KZbin Short (1 min. video) as there's not too much to share - it's still looking great!

I love that idea! You’re welcome!

Thank you so much!

Dying from brown to black would definitely work. I don't know how the suade like material would absorb or take to the dye - I imagine it would be fine as long as there's no waterproofing or stain resistant treatment on the fabric. Always test a small part underneath if possible. My settee has a velvet type feel but no stain protection or water resistance so it absorbed the dye well. I'm not sure how the fixative works exactly just that Rit highly recommends using it to seal in the color. It's necessary to use the fixative for clothing as well unless you want the dye washing out in the laundry. Using the fixative has prevented any of the dye from coming off onto our clothes and we live in a humid state so this was especially important to me.

That's a really great point about MDF. I think the primer and paint used over ours stopped any smells from coming through - we never smelled anything and my daughter is very sensitive. There are several alternatives to MDF and you have to pick what's best for you.

This is such an easy process and you'll love the results. I used a mini butane torch: rstyle.me/+y2JSKdBbq8AVj1-6lF7y3g but I think a heat tool used for scrapbooking could also work: rstyle.me/+5iAkJ3IadIjSgKztRzZf8A If you skip the high heat step, you will have bubbles. The plastic wrap comes off after the resin is set, it's just used to keep dust off the setting resin. Best wishes on your project!

Thank you!!

That's right! My video is only for my particular hardware and just an overall view that it can be done without hiring out.

I also loved the original chartreuse color but the stains the lights spots didn't work for me. Dying a light blue to brown should work out really well. Best wishes with your project.

I haven't personally found a brass and glass light fixture that's light enough to not use screws. Maybe a plastic fixture would be light enough but the bulb would also add weight.

I think back should cover any color just fine, but I've never tried it personally. I would think that the red could cause a brown tint to possibly come through the black - to counter this I'd dye additional layers to make sure it's covered. Doing this on a sunny day should help to see the coverage you're getting. Best wishes on a successful project - sounds great!

There are several brands out there, but these have lasted years for me and are still going: rstyle.me/+IsV0zpKhE9R2oWTXcR-5sw

No color coming off or fading. The fixative has done it's job. I'm planning on doing a short follow-up video on this settee to show how it's doing.

Thanks so much Christine. I appreciate your comment!

It's called pole wrap and comes in a few sizes: rstyle.me/+C9nGJu7pYXyciwVRNqHFjw

The rinsing of the dye and then applying the fixative makes it ready to use. I have no idea about sealing it or treating it with anything else. If there's a spill after dying it I would clean as you would any other upholstery. The dye is set if you use the fixative so any staining would be particular to the fabric of the piece. From what I've read, you can't expect a perfect result going from a dark or medium color to a light or medium color. I would always test a spot underneath before investing and starting this type of project. If you asked me about going from a bright blue (color is subjective) to a dark forest green, I would guess that it would be fine, but teal is also subjective and it's hard to know without a photo. Definitely test and adjust to something darker if necessary. Best wishes to you, this sounds like it could be a beautiful project.

Thank you so much!

Great question, Debbie! The dye did not change the fabric at all. In fact, with all the rinsing I think it feels softer since the vintage fabric had probably never been cleaned before. If you use fabric paint, it will be crunchy and change the feel, but not the dye.

It's been about a year and it still looks the same. The color hasn't faded, no dye has rubbed off, and I still love it. It's not our main sofa to sit on, but as a vintage accent piece, it's been great.

I don't know why the rating it 3.7 but I've been using my set of 4 for over a year, no problems. rstyle.me/+n1LJK1hncIQHaknyoMzDyQ I use these to charge the bulbs: rstyle.me/+vlQuQ6bwvnI0dIiHRjDYuw

Awe, thanks! She loved it!

Thanks for asking! The sofa looks great and the fixative works to keep dye from coming off.

I just followed the instructions on the RIT dye and fixative bottles and it worked perfectly. Spraying it on was definitely the fastest application.

Thank you!

Thanks for asking. No, the fabric doesn't need to be completely dry before applying the fixative. Just make sure to fully rinse and apply as directed.

Hi there, so after the fixative is sprayed on, your rinsed it? I didn't see any water in your video so I'm curious.​@@Amy804Sycamore

Thank you! 😊

This area isn't for food prep, but my husband does make his coffee over here. Fortunately, he works at the front of the counter and we haven't had any issues.

@Amy804Sycamore ok. Thx

I did a few coats of fixative so maybe that helped. I've had no dye come off on our skin or clothes. I also rinsed it thoroughly and air dried it out. I know RIT doesn't recommend it on furniture, but I took the risk and fortunately it worked out for me.

Thank you! I got those on clearance at MyMindsEye.com

I just grabbed my daughter's colored pencils in all the colors from the wallpaper and tested them out on paper first. I also used a regular pencil to darken some of the spots too. I almost cried when I saw the shrinkage!

Great question! I googled this and found out: use 1/2 cup of ColorStay Dye Fixative with 3 gallons of water

THanks Tara! We definitely have a stuffy farm over here.

Corn starch and water. I don't remember the ratio though, but I'm sure it's here on the interwebs under someone's old fashioned hacks.

@@JustMe-jc2ft thank you!

I haven't painted furniture, I read reviews about it leaving a crunchy texture. I have lime washed my walls, but I wouldn't do that to upholstered furniture either.

Great job! We still love ours!

That's so disappointing. My fabric looks the same as it did from day one. Are you using heavy fabric or slinky fabric that could have too much polyester... ??? I'm not sure, but my cotton based fabrics have done great and I love the price so much better than peel and stick wallpaper.

I really wanted to make it lift for storage, but I didn't want to spend the money on the gas lift hinges that it would have required for the weight of my cover - it wasn't worth it for the small amount of space we'd be able to access. And regular hinges were not strong enough for all my wood. I'm sure a pro could have figured something out, but I'm no pro~

I used Purex Sta Flo liquid starch (got it at Walmart) but it's no longer available at Walmart or Amazon. So, recently I purchased this one and will be trying it soon but I'm sure it will work just fine: rstyle.me/+azj331dO_31LByytFSvgGg

I don't think so. Too heavy, too thick, or too slippery will most likely not work or have issues. I have only tried it with cotton fabrics so I can only speak to those working.

A sticky feel could be from painting in humidity, not allowing the first coat to fully dry, the quality of the spray paint, or not using a primer first... Some paints do take longer to cure, maybe give it five days and test. I hope it works out next time~

Thank you, Tara! So nice to see your name pop up here~ I hope all is well with you and Ava!