hand dye
/ˈhænd ˌdaɪ/
verb
- To color or tint fabric, yarn, or other material by hand, often using a dye bath or direct application, rather than by machine.
- She likes to hand-dye her own scarves with natural plant colors.
- They hand-dye the fabric to create unique patterns.
- The artisan will hand-dye the wool for the sweater.
Antonyms
noun
- The process or result of dyeing something by hand.
- She specializes in hand-dye for silk fabrics.
- The hand-dye gives the yarn a beautiful, uneven color.
- The store sells items made with hand-dye.