please help me! I want to dye clothes black, not just retouching old black clothes ( I saw this lovely green dress online and green is not really my thing). Is this possible? Because all the dye i see in shops are for retouching April 26, 2016 iwantmyiwtv Leave a comment gothiccharmschool: It depends on how light the green is, and what the fiber content of the fabric is. Helpful links! The Dye It Black FAQ Dharma Trading Co. – the best place to buy dyes.