Guys, do you realize Thanksgiving is just one week away!? It seems likes the holidays are just coming around every year faster and faster. I love to decorate, so there’s always a lot of pressure to put a new spin on things. That’s why I’m so excited about this DIY.
I’ve been dying to do a project using overyding (I crack myself up), it’s such a great way to mix pattern and color. So for an easy way to give your holiday table-scape a quick refresh, try overdying an old set of napkins for a whole new look in half an hour.
Materials
- napkins
- 2 1/2 gallons water
- 1 tablespoon procion mix dye
- 2 1/2 cups table salt
- 4 tablespoons soda ash
Tools
- plastic tub
- measuring cup
- metal spoon
Before you begin, make sure to wash your fabric on hot to remove any grease or grime and prepare the fibers for your dye bath.
Start by mixing a tablespoon of powdered dye with roughly a 1/4 cup of warm water until it begins to form a paste. Next, add the dye mixture to 2 1/2 gallons of warm water, then stir in the table salt until completely dissolved.
Now for the fun part! Completely submerge your napkins and allow to soak in the dye bath for 5-10 minutes. Stir once halfway through and make sure all of your fabric is completely covered.
Now that your fabric has taken on its new shade, it’s time to set the dye. For this, dissolve 4 tablespoons of soda ash in hot, almost boiling water. Add the soda solution to the tub and allow to soak for at least 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it soaks, the deeper the color will be.
Once complete, rinse with warm water to remove excess dye and wash with a mild detergent to set the dye. Air dry and you’re ready to set the perfect table!
Project and styling by Gwen McKenzie for Jojotastic.
Photography by Meghan Klein.
pssst… more DIY projects right this way!
Leave a comment and let us know what you think of this over dyed napkins tutorial! And if you make some, be sure to post a photo and tag @jojotastic on Instagram so we can see.
