Handwashing Scarves Pictures Part I

[guccigal07]

with CB's wonderful help and hello's I washed my Mosiaque! thank you for the pics and advice guys!

 

[CobaltBlu]

I am glad you like this and find it helpful. I thought that if I could explain the washing, that maybe there would be more wearing for those that are a little hesitant to wear them, particularly new scarfies!!!

Later I will have the pics of the dry ones...scarf porn, LOL!

 

[Kallie Girl]

OMG! [cue Twilight Zone theme here...] I have been thinking all evening about washing a scarf!! I haven't done it before but I have a few that are just too stiff. I bought one that had been washed and it is soooo silky and drapes so well. So, I've been picturing how I would do it and worrying about ruining a scarf, etc.

Anyway, I log on here and here is your thread!! It was like I "willed" it to be with all my thinking about it!!!

Thank you so much for such detail. I can't thank you enough!!!

 

[plum blossom]

Thanks CobaltBlu!

I miss playing with wax and dyes. Now that tie dye is "in" this Spring/Summer, I just might create a little something for fun.

Can't wait for Part II.

 

[dogbiskit]

great thread! thanks

 

[Memory Bliss]

Luscious Blu,

You are a goddess! The only thing better would be streaming video! You are our very own Hermes Martha Stewart. Thanks piled upon thanks!!

what royceag said
thank you CB, you're the best

 

[Sus]

Wonderful pictures CB - thanks a bunch!

 

[toonie]

Really enjoyed this thank you!

 

[mrsbaglady]

CB, this is so useful. You are the best, thanks!

 

[duchess]

Thank You CB! I was thinking about washing a scarf and now I won't worry.

 

[bagluv]

CB ~ You Are Wonderful!!! I Am In Complete Concentration Mode When Handwashing The H Scarves......You Are Amazing ~ Pictures Are Fantastic!!!!

 

[lightness]

Wow CB! I was unconsciously holding in my breath as I went through the pictures!

 

[Polaremil]

Thank you, Cobalt Blue. No excuse for not buying used now!

 

[fromparis]

Thank you so much for posting this thread and pics CobaltB !!!
Now I have to try !!!!

 

[doreenjoy]

Great pics.

I've been handwashing my scarves for over three years, and I always use a Shout color catcher. Better safe than sorry!

Keep the water moving, use tepid water, and don't let the scarf sit wadded up and you should have no dye transfer -- particularly with modern scarves. Older scarves didn't have the dyes set as well, and I've known people to have problems with them (I haven't though).