Hi Jennifer,
I’m sure you’ve answered dozens of these questions. I have finally found a bridesmaid dress. I’d like to dye it if possible, but I’m unsure whether I can and if so, where to get it done. The dress is 75% triacetate and 25% polyester. Any help you could give would be great!
Thanks,
Amy

Dear Amy,
Sorry, you cannot dye polyester or acetate. Dyeing works best on natural fabrics, such as linen, cotton, silk, and rayon. I know, I know, someone dyes polyester and so forth – but they do it at the factory, using very intense, potentially toxic chemicals, in a controlled situation, before the garment is constructed.
Here’s an option: take a picture or make a sketch of the dress you like. Find the fabric in a color you like – or have a piece of silk dyed to your color. Take the whole thing to a dressmaker and have them make the dress. Many seamstresses specialize in making gowns from your sketch.
Have fun, enjoy the creative process, have a great wedding!
Jennifer