Dyeing upholstry embroidery

[Tony]

The embroidery on my upholstry has faded badly, but otherwise is in good condition, is there anyway to re dye it? Sharpy marker?

 

[45Sonic]

They do make a marker but I can't remember the name or where to get it. Great help aren't I

 

[Tony]

At least I know theres hope.

 

[Tom A.]

I am going to try one of these fabric markers on mine.

http://www.dharmatrading.com/markers/

 

[phragle]

I'd recommend a test first....typical boaters luck leads me to believe it will dye the emb. then as soon as it gets wet, if will run and permanently dye thoe precious nauga's that valiantly gave their lives so you good use their hides for your seats...

 

[wildthing]

We had good luck with permanent fabric markers.

 

[Griff]

Definately don't use a permanent Sharpie. I tried and it bled.

 

[Scarab KV]

We had good luck with permanent fabric markers.

That would've been my pick.

 

[Tank]

We had good luck with permanent fabric markers.

I assume you guys are talking like these??

Let me ask you professionals this question....I have that out dated teal color as shading on my stiching. Can I go over it with a different color (like grey) to change the color of it? Or are they not powerful enough for that.

And these things don't run onto the vinyl?

http://www.1stopsquare.com/marvy/fabric/marker.html

 

[XPRESS 33PP]

And these things don't run onto the vinyl?

Tank, could you try it first and let me know how it works out for you.:biggrinjester::cheers2:

 

[Griff]

Fabric markers are made to be used on shirts and items that are washed regularly. I think they should work fine.

 

[Tank]

And these things don't run onto the vinyl?

Tank, could you try it first and let me know how it works out for you.:biggrinjester::cheers2:

It looks like maybe I might just do that!! Sh!t if it runs and makes it look bad, it'll just be an excuse to replace it!:sifone:

 

[Tony]

I friend of mine's wife works for JoAnn Fabrics, she is going to try one of the markers on white vinyl and see what happens, if it stains, if it wipes off..ect..

 

[Tony]

Theese things work great, the stitching looks like new, it kind of beads on vinyl and wipes off easy.

 

[MarylandMark]

Still working well?

My ex-detail guy used upholstery cleaner (bleach..) and faded mine.

 

[Shanghied Again]

The fabric markers work, they will fade in time but have not blead. I use it on my ZX emblems on my seats the red fades and the fabric markers bring them back to life. I hit it with a little scotch guard after it tries.