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#17
OMG! That's fabulous! I'm definitely going to do this. So much nicer than stuffing them in a drawer and disrupting them everytime I want a new one.

Thanks for being so clever and sharing it with us, DQ!
 
#18
dressage queen, that's such a brilliant idea! I wanna start a scarf collection and your idea is just heaven sent :tender:

what do u mean by using 2 stiffeners for vintage scarves? and what's the size of your envelopes?

oh one more thing, i dont know if this is a silly question, but how do you clean your silk scarves? thanks! :shame:
 
#19
DQ:

You are now as a god to me.

Unfortunately I can't spare worship time until after I've placed my order and filed my scarves. I should finish sometime in September.

Oh man this is cool.
 
#20
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gga said:
DQ:

You are now as a god to me.

Unfortunately I can't spare worship time until after I've placed my order and filed my scarves. I should finish sometime in September.
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henceforth ye shall know me as "the divine DQ" -- and get thy arse to a temple and make some sacrifices post haste lest ye icur my wrath in stains and snags.

:wlae: :wlae: :wlae:

but i really just took some good advice (from marietouchet, maybe?) and improvised on it a bit.


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young_princess said:
dressage queen, that's such a brilliant idea! I wanna start a scarf collection and your idea is just heaven sent :tender:

what do u mean by using 2 stiffeners for vintage scarves? and what's the size of your envelopes?

oh one more thing, i dont know if this is a silly question, but how do you clean your silk scarves? thanks! :shame:
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yp, for the vintage ones i fold it in half and then again in half long-ways; then take one board and put it so the edge is in the middle and fold the scarf over it, then put another board on it and fold it again -- now it's ready to go in the envelope.

good gad -- that's clear as mud. i'll take some pix.
 
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#26
DQ Are you not scared of storing these in plastic? You know these are supposed to breathe. Do you know if they have the plastic file with vent holes in them? Scarfs can get seriously damaged if not stored properly. I would hate for moisture to get in there and ruin the scarf with mold. As good as your system looks it would have me a complete wreck!
 
#27
easy, baggs -- breathe, girl! i can hear you hyper-ventilating all the way out here in nj!

only the window is plastic, the rest is like the heavy paper that's used for file folders. plus, they're not completely sealed -- the flap closes over the back, but doesn't fit down tightly so air does get to them. these are archival materials made for long-term document storage, so i think they'll be OK for silk both from the breathing perspective, as well as being acid free.
 
#28
Good, because I was going to send you this. I thought it would be good info for everyone to have:

Storing - For long-term storage, keep silk in a cotton pillowcase or other material that can breathe. Avoid plastic, which traps moisture and can cause yellowing and mildew. Silk, like other natural fibers, is a favorite with moths, so store cedar chips or balls with your silk to keep the bugs away. Silk may be considered a luxury, but caring for it properly doesn’t cost much in terms of either money or time. Gentle washing, drying away from a heat source, and storage in material that provides air circulation is all silk really needs to stay looking good. Care for your silk garments well and they’ll keep their original softness and sheen for years

Credit : How to Care for Silk Garments - Associated Content
 
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#29
Thanks for posting the pix DQ--pure genius! I seem to remember you have a hefty number of scarves; do you have index tabs a la filing cabinet style to sort by colorway or design?
 
#30
^^DQ thanks for posting the pics...Yes I saw the mauve croquis scarf, what a color, I think i must get that one. And courbettes and cabrioles, you are KILLING me here....

Loving you bathing with the scarves, LOL.

I have had only excellent results with handwashing. I would not send them to the cleaners unless there were something on them I could not get out. A little vineager in the final rinse ensures a soft hand when the scarf dries.

...Now, lets try to trick DQ into slipping up and telling us how many baskets she has!!!:graucho: :graucho: :graucho:
 
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