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| OneCraftyBugger |
Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 3:06:17 PM
Hi All, I purchased what appears to be a vintage sampler, but it could use laundering. However I am a little leary because there is red thread and I am affraid it is going to run. Is there a way to colorfast the red to avoid bleeding into the material? any advice is appreciated.
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| Chassen |
Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 5:46:30 PM
When you say sampler, I am assuming you mean embroidery sampler? If so, there is a product called Treasure Wash by Cottage Mills Inc (looking at the bottle now) They are out of Lake Forest IL. I've used it on my embroidered items, especially the over-dyes which have a tendency to bleed BADLY. It does suggest, however, that you use a teeny bit to check colorfastness.
However, if you have a good cross stitch shop near you, take it to them, please! Sometimes they offer a service where you can have the item cleaned.
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| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 4:15:21 PM
A vinegar soak? Or would that be too harsh on the vintage fabrics? Or maybe you could just buy one of those color catching cloths to launder it with in case something does bleed?
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