To keep your mohair sweater or scarf fluffy and clean without ruining it, learn how to wash mohair the right way. You can wash by hand in a wash basin, bathtub, or even a sink. It is also safe to use the gentle cycle of your washing machine. If you opt to machine wash, it is important to use a Mesh Bag to protect your mohair from tangling or snagging during the wash cycle. Once your mohair piece is washed and rinsed, the final and most crucial step follows: lay flat in its natural shape to air dry!
Never put woolens in the dryer. Machine drying woolens will cause them to shrink and harm the integrity of fibers. Its antibacterial properties will help to remove odor from clothes while the scent will keep your mohair smelling fresh.
Wear woolens with pride, knowing you learned how to wash mohair at home! It was a beast to work with as the dog wasn't THAT big.
You wouldn't need a whole lot would you? Why oh WHY are you all so shy about saying the E word here???? The point of this board is to help eachother in what ever way we can, offer advice and suggestions, tip, sources, etc. Intercal has a wonderful selection of mohair, etc. I'd like to think that in the bear world even the suppliers can co-exist just as us bear makers do. And we're such a wonderful, loving, helpful bunch of nuts!!! You certainly and absolutely can say "Edinburgh" on this board.
I got that bit of info straight from the horse's mouth. Intercal's mouth. Geat tips you all. I think for Golly hair I'd use some mohair roving or mohair yarn, it would work and sure be cheaper. Have you ever tried using black rabbit fur or black sherpa both on the skin?
I guess I'm still a bit afraid of my mohair. Afraid of ruining it, that is. You're right Dilu. If it can't stand a little torture, it's not going to last years or so on a bear, much less survive turning and stuffing and all that. I'll be braver from now on. I've also stretched sweaters using hair conditioner--I found this tip by a websearch when I bought my son-in-law sweaters for Christmas that were too short in the body and arms. I used very warm water, and it worked like magic.
It ought to be possible to needlefelt yarn and then comb out the plies, right? Or you could embroider turkey stitch on the head, cut the loops and brush it out. I haven't quite figured out where I want to use them yet, but I will. What is "turkey stitch"??? Dilu et al, I found this auction on eBay. Check it out, if you're quick enough to grab it:.
I wonder if that stretching tip would work on wool sweaters? Cool water and softner , don't rinse with clear water yet Has anyone tried this? My goal is to re-use the wool for golly hair or knit teddy a sweater or needlefelt Turkey Stitch, or Turkey Work is an old embroidery stitch. You alternate 'locking stitches' flat with loops loopy. Here's a link with a diagram:. I've been considering, sometime soon, of 'furring' a naked bear with turkey stitch. That's about as far as I've gone.
Winney, I think I'd unravel the sweater first wind it into a hank, and then soak the yarn in fabric softener. Plain water might also do the trick, but the softener might help.
Once it's dried, the yarn ought to have lost its kink. As a matter of fact, I just might recycle a few sweaters that way. I have a bad habit of catching sweaters on door handles. I forgot to say that the stretching tip is designed for wool sweaters. I don't know if it would work at all on synthetics. Yeah Winney- I use it alot on my wool and angora sweaters Ann Jordan is a writer and clothing designer based in New York. She has three years of experience with technical clothing design and styling, and has written for online publications, including TwentySix Magazine.
By: Ann Jordan. Don't confuse mohair with the fur from the angora rabbit, which is called angora wool. Related Articles Care of Mohair Fabric. Care Instructions for Voile Fabric. How to Clean Viscose Shawls. How to Care for Merino Wool. The Care of Plisse Fabric. How to Soften Stiff, Starchy Material. Expedite drying by laying the item flat on a clean towel. With the item in its original shape, roll it up in the towel like a sleeping bag to remove excess water.
When drying, avoid direct sunlight and heat sources, such as the radiator, because they can yellow, shrink, or damage woolens. This nontoxic and allergen-free fabric spray naturally repels bugs and moths. For heavier-gauge items, such as thicker sweaters, outerwear, or heavy upholstery, use the Sweater Stone.
Knit items should be stored folded to prevent stretching or distorting. Store jackets and suits using a solid structured hanger.
Mohair is susceptible to insect damage. Storing in plastic encourages yellowing and can trap mildew-causing moisture, a prime environment for bugs. All techniques are based on textile science. Not all garments perform and react as science would predict.
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