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From: leeocean
Date: 03-24-2004, 09:07 AM (1 of 3)
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Hello everyone! New Here - I am enjoying reading everyone's tips. I bought some Panne Velvet to make a bean bag type chair for my friends daughter. The bolt said it was machine washable and tumble dry. It is shedding like crazy. Any idea if I should keep washing and drying it until it stops? How many cycles should I throw it through? |
User: leeocean
Member since: 03-19-2004 Total posts: 3 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-24-2004, 10:07 AM (2 of 3)
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I would do it twice, then quit. It sounds suspicious to me, maybe the fabric is really old. Just a hunch I have. Welcome to Sew Whats New Leeocean. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: MartySews
Date: 03-24-2004, 10:52 AM (3 of 3)
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Panne velvet needs to have the seams serged to keep them from unraveling. It would not be my choice of fabric for a bean bag chair because it is a delicate fabric that requires special handling. I don't think it would hold up well for the amount of wear that a bean bag chair would get. However, good luck. Happy Stitching! Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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