Handwashing lolita

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HI!
I am a newer Lolita and well, I am finally getting to handwashing my lolita. So here's the problem, I forgot the handwashing directions(if there even were any!)!! And when I put the dress in hot water i noticed the dye was coming out, and i well, freaked out, and now it is hanging outside to dry ;(

So here is my point...
1- did i take the best course of action for my dress..?
2- HOW DO I HANDWASH IT????

(It is a coughcoughmilanoodresscough) I got it back when i knew nothing more than the fact I liked the fashion, I thought Baby was the only brand. And alas, I hadnt heard of Bodyline!!! Those were dark days indeed! :)
So knowing where I got it might help you-well me, or might help you help me....^^