Does anyone know how to dye velvet drapes? I need help desperately!?

Question

I have a pair of really wide pottery barn drapes that are a sage green color. They are velvet made out of cotton and polyester. After I paid a fortune for them, I am redecorating and would love to dye them either a chocolate brown color or a pretty blue. Which one would have more successful results and can it be done?? Oh I almost forgot... they are lined... so what can I do about that? Would fabric dye be better or fabric paint? But I don't want it to look tacky... I want professional results. Anyone that can help me with this would be so great. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

No sorry.

Answer 2

You will never get professional results. Since they're a poly blend, they won't accept the dye.  Call a professional and get an estimate.  Probably will be cheaper to buy new.

Answer 3

The only dye that will work on polyester is disperse dye in a boiling dye bath...

http://www.prochemical.com/directions/Pr...

When using fabric paint on a large fabric it is impossible to get a uniform color which will leave your drapes with undesirable results, not to mention the ironing or steaming to adhere the paint, it would work if you wanted them tie dyed or to just add shapes using stencils or stamps.