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12:51 pm
February 14, 2010
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Rose
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Once I figured out that since silk is a natural fiber and ought to be able to withstand water, I started to hand wash all of them. One caveat, the dyes almost always bleeds. Dharma Trading Company sells silk dye as well as a product called synthrapol that stops the bleeding. It's the best product I've found for this purpose.
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4:07 pm
January 6, 2010
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happyvalley
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This is wonderful. Please add more information about silks. Why wash them? Yes, this is an actual question. To save moneay at the dry cleaners? To cause them to have a different look or feel? Thanks.
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4:01 pm
January 6, 2010
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happyvalley
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Sandra Betzina said:
Crepe de Chine and Silk Charmeuse can be hand-washed using 1 tablespoon of shampoo in a sink basin full of water for light colors. To prevent bleeding in dark colors, add 1 tablespoon of Epsom salts to the shampoo wash.
http://www.powersewing.com/200…..ing-silks/
How do you wash your silks?
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3:04 pm
January 2, 2010
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GailDykstra
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I use Forever New to hand wash(in the machine)silks and fine fabrics. I think it is as mild as plain shampoo but a lot more expensive. I will try the shampoo when I have used all the Forever New I have.
I will also try the epsom salts as I had some bleeding of the black velour onto my finger nails!!!
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7:07 am
December 27, 2009
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Sandra Betzina
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Post edited 11:09 pm – December 26, 2009 by Sandra Betzina
Crepe de Chine and Silk Charmeuse can be hand-washed using 1 tablespoon of shampoo in a sink basin full of water for light colors. To prevent bleeding in dark colors, add 1 tablespoon of Epsom salts to the shampoo wash.
http://www.powersewing.com/200…..ing-silks/
How do you wash your silks?
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