Today...
Hang your fabric, unwashed, out of direct sunlight and let it cure for 1 day (longer is fine).
Tomorrow or the next day...
Gently hand wash your fabric in cold water with gentle soap and hang dry. Ironing works great to flatten it out once dry.
Care...
Natural dyes will last longest when washed in cold water with gentle soap. Washing machine on gentle is fine, or hand wash. Dryer ok.
Softer with time...
Because we stripped our cotton to dye it, it’s raw now and will naturally get softer again with wear from our hands and natural body oils.
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Redyeing or Overdyeing your bandana
Your bandana can become an heirloom that changes with you over the years. Because it’s mordanted, it’s always ready for more dye (it’s always mordanted). Simply gather flowers or plant materials you’d like to dye with, presoak your bandana in warm water for 30 minutes, and repeat the bundle dye process, adding more color to your bandana.