in need of tips

Well the dye didnt take to the skirt as i wanted it to. it turned out a bit faded how do i get the vibrant purple i desire??
i recently joined burdastyle.com such a great site for inspiration and freebies. its inspired me to make a few things.
i have so many patterns to print out haahahah. I am re-doing charlie's room giving it a bit of a makeover. its going to be sort of waldorf inspired and fairytale themed but still boyish.I just have to sand a cot some drawers and recolour them,the cot is currently painted white,so are 1 set of drawers,the other drawers are ready to be stained.Im hoping to get a jarrah colour then it will match the toddler bed.