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Felt is a great, versatile fabric, perfect for crafts or clothing. But felt can also be difficult to work with. When dirty, cleaning it can shrink or fade it. With the proper care and cleaning fluid, your… More »
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I use warm water and enough detergent to wash the shoes and towels. After the wash is done, ... The action of the washer makes a BIG difference in how even the fulling will be. Front loading washers which tumble the clothes during the wash cycle make the most evenly fulled felt or cloth (I have fulled some woven items).
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Preshrink the acrylic felt. Wash and dry on hot settings. Steam press flat if felt is wrinkled. Also pre-wash the sweatshirt. This looks almost as good as ultra suede and much less cost. The trick is the pre-shrinking and then the hand appliqué to give an expensive look.
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This is where you need to play a little bit. Start with cold water, a gentle cycle and a 5 minute wash. If the material doesn't felt satisfactorily, you can repeat the wash. Felt that has been washed too long, in too hot water, or with too much agitation will shrink in excess of 10% and will be stiff.
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General Rule: When the Soaking Stack is close to empty, ... The whole "Wash Up vs Throw Away" decision mechanism requires more investigation. Other possible cues for deletion may be: equipment involved in toffee production, Woks post oily burn-fry meals, and any mug supporting a long-term slime mould colony.
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A while ago, I posted a few entries about wanting to know a good method to wash my old Dodgers baseball cap. Many loyal Cruft readers sent in suggestions. As an unexpected side effect I get hit several times a day by people looking for how to wash baseball caps via search engines.
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