Can a lilac colored satin dress be made white?

I have always had this dress- it is very simple, no texture to it at all, just sleek light lilac colored flowing satiny dress. I just love how it fits and would like a dress just like this for my wedding....wich made me wonder. I know fabrics can be dyed different colors, but what about white? Is there any way my dress could be bleached? I feel crazy even asking this, but is it possible?

Can a lilac colored satin dress be made white?
The basic rule of dyeing is that it is far easier to dye from a light colour to a dark colour. When going from a darker colour to a lighter one there%26#039;s a chance the fabric can be ruined because the chemicals that remove colour can be vary harsh.





It all depends on the fiber content of the satin. If it%26#039;s a silk satin then you can attempt to lift the colour or remove it using a proper dye remover. Don%26#039;t just dunk it in chlorine bleach, that will weaken and possibly destroy the fibers. There are chemicals that are made for removing dye without harming the fibers as bad a bleach does. Take it to a dry cleaners that does dye and colour removal. It%26#039;s not cheap, but it can be done.





If the dress is made of polyester satin, then it can%26#039;t be made white. polyester is coloured using a combination of caustic chemicals and very high heat.





Here%26#039;s a third idea, one that%26#039;s will keep your favourite dress lilac, you won%26#039;t risk wrecking the favourite dress and you will have a wedding gown that you love. Take the dress to a few custom dressmakers and find one who can make a new dress based on your old one. She can trace a pattern off the dress you have, and use the pattern to make a new dress, only in white. There%26#039;s plenty of smooth flowing satins in my local fabric store, including smooth satin charmuese in polyester and in silk, both about the same price. Good Luck!
Reply:It%26#039;s possible, but to do so you could consult a tailor first. They could possibly advise you on good bleaching methods or specific bleaches/dyes to use and maybe even could cover the dress in white or something like that.



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