My findings are thus :
The crisp texture before has been lost, the scarf is softer now which is fine by me.
The crumpled hems are much improved , I teased them and stretched them while drying.
The crepey lines started appearing as it dried so I spritzed and ironed , looks pretty smooth.
It took 15 minutes total including ironing, I could have spent longer .
Frou frou, you did a marvelous job by the looks of it! Thanks for posting both your process and your findings. I will definitely try restoring the sad crushed already-washed moussie that I bought years back, using your report, @bunnycat's recent advice, and of course @Chestnutty's old cautions and tips (I still think of her as the Queen of Mousselines!). I will definitely refrain from washing any of my others, however. For me losing the crisp texture of my vintage moussies is something I want to avoid as long as I can; I absolutely love the loft of those old pieces, which really does feel like walking surrounded by a cloud to me. Dry cleaning it is, with the lightest of touch-ups using my professional garment steamer in between. But for many, the softness and perhaps the decrease of volume will be desirable and make these pieces easier and more comfortable to wear. Those older moussies, especially 140s, are A LOT of silk, and don't have their own weight to help keep them under control the way a CSGM or even a 140 summer twill does.
It's so wonderful to have the reports and resources on here to make the right choice with all the variables in mind! Many thanks to all those who have reported their experiences and thoughts on the care and feeding of these incredible pieces.

It's true, La Rosee is amazingly special. There's only one thing that might be just quite as special, and I am currently awaiting its arrival.![]()
I hope this parcel has a strong tailwind behind it-- I can't wait to see what might top that changeant Rosee.
