General Dyeing
Dyeing Fabric With Lavender: Natural Dye Guide
Can you dye fabric with lavender? Yes, but expect soft greens and greys, not purple. Step-by-step guide with mordants and tips.
Quick answer
You can dye fabric with lavender, but it gives soft yellow-greens, greys and beiges rather than purple. Mordant the fabric with alum first, especially cotton, then simmer the flowers and stems and add the fabric. An iron after-bath shifts the colour toward grey-green.
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