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From: Catalina
Date: 12-24-2005, 02:19 PM (1 of 5)
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It says it machine washable, but I never thought acetate was washable. does anyone know? Thanks. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 12-24-2005, 04:13 PM (2 of 5)
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Try a prewash but the companies do tend to err on the side of caution. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-25-2005, 12:16 AM (3 of 5)
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If it says washable and is really soft and pliable, it's probably going to wash Ok. If it's stiff, it might retain wrinkles really bad. Take care to edge the fabric first before washing. (zig-zag or serger). That way the thread would not be pulled OUT and you have a big run in the fabrc.
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: paroper
Date: 12-25-2005, 02:40 AM (4 of 5)
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I was always told that true acetate was not washable. However, if the company says it is "?" I don't know. I'm with the others, I'd test wash a piece too. I don't exactly know what to expect. I've never washed acetate so I don't know if it will wrinkle horribly, misshapen, bleed or what. I do know that when true acetate is exposed to sweat (at least of certain people) it can change to odd colors.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Catalina
Date: 12-25-2005, 08:41 AM (5 of 5)
| I will probably test a little piece. I have read on the net that some of the new acetate is washable now . I just have never washed acetate. Thanks everyone. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
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