Having read the current thread about washing and pressing lace, I got
motivated again, to repress the two hankies I recently completed. I had
steam pressed them after I finished sewing but photos showed up new hankies
looking like old hankies, with creases etc. So I just bought a new iron,
checked it out and then wet the cotton and repressed them and they look much
better. It is always good to read and then re read things said on these
subjects from time to time as it reminds folk like me.
So please dont think we have all heard them too many times before. <grin>.
thanks folks, they look much better.
Sue T
Dorset UK
It is not common practice to wash lace until it is necessary. If the item
is
only a few inches across it can be placed on a sheet of polstyrene and
pinned
to it through all the pinholes around the edge - like blocking out. (Check
that your pins are not affected by the washing agent by leaving some pins
in
it for a few days). Place face down into the water containing a suitable
cleaning agent and left to soak, you can even boil it if the lace is
cotton or
linen. Polystyrene is not affected by boiling water. When clean rinse
under a
tap or use de-ionised water. Finally prop up the polystyrene so that the
water
drains off and allow to dry. When the pins are removed the lace should
look
like new.
Best wishes Alex
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