Where can I find Aida fabric that is this color green?

September 18, 2018 2:33 PM

There's an Etsy pattern that I love that is depicted on this green Aida cloth. I can't find that color of Aida on sale anywhere... is there some place I'm not looking?
posted by rogerrogerwhatsyourrvectorvicto to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (10 answers total)

Best answer: Aida cloth is, generally, very dye-able, though you'd have to do some mixing to get that green I think - this might be the closest from Rit's color mixing site?
posted by brainmouse at 2:40 PM on September 18, 2018

Response by poster: Thanks brainmouse! Have you dyed Aida before? Is there much risk of bleeding onto the embroidery thread?
posted by rogerrogerwhatsyourrvectorvicto at 2:46 PM on September 18, 2018

Best answer: Shouldn't be a problem, but make sure you spend a lot of time on the post-dying rinsing step. And drying it in the dryer might help fix the color even a little better though it will fray a bit around the edges (maybe a lingerie bag or something would help with that?
posted by brainmouse at 2:52 PM on September 18, 2018

Best answer: I've dyed Aida before and I made sure to rinse cold and iron to dry several times. I didn't have any bleeding but my embroidery colors were dark/bold. If you were planning to have lighter embroidery I would do some test stitches in white and then wash again.

I would be sure to hem the edges before rinsing and add a tiny bit of starch to the final rinse.
posted by soelo at 2:53 PM on September 18, 2018

Best answer: Looks like the Dark Maize available from Stitcher's Paradise.
posted by apparently at 2:54 PM on September 18, 2018 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I dye aida all the time. I have never had an issue with bleeding. I always follow the directions for the dye (normally I just use cheap Rit) and I handwash the dyed piece before stitching.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 3:19 PM on September 18, 2018

Did you ask the Etsy seller about it?
posted by Altomentis at 4:46 PM on September 18, 2018

Best answer: I have used this method for painting aida cloth several times with great results.
posted by Emmc325 at 10:20 PM on September 18, 2018

Response by poster: Thanks all, especially brainmouse - just ordered those Rit dye colors now and look forward to dying my Aida!
posted by rogerrogerwhatsyourrvectorvicto at 7:58 PM on September 19, 2018

Response by poster: Hey, just in case anyone ever has the same question -- I dyed the Aida and it turned out perfectly! It was super easy and fast. My tip would be to dye a larger portion of fabric than you're actually planning on using, because it's better to have too much than too little.
posted by rogerrogerwhatsyourrvectorvicto at 1:19 PM on November 30, 2018