Q&A: How can i achieve a pastel effect with fabric dye?
January 14th, 2012 | 
Author: Question by Sasa: How can i achieve a pastel effect with fabric dye?
I’ve got fabric dye and it’s called “sugar cane green”, which was the lightest I could find. how can i ensure a pastel effect on the light cream coloured garment I’m trying to dye and not get a lime green effect instead? do i just alter the amount of dye or time that the garment is immersed?
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Answer by kay
Both. And you’ll need to dye a test swatch (or more likely, swatches) of the same fabric in the garment if you’re going for a particular color.
Make sure the dye is compatible with the fabric.
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Time is more important and easier to control.
I’m a Textiles student – so if you want a lighter shade you have to leave it in for a shorter amount of time. I’d experiment with a scrap piece of fabric first.
From the sound of it you want a ‘pastel cream’ colour which may mean it’ll look better if you have a creamy yellow dye to go with it