Washing red DMC 666

Nannette

Did you ever washed a work stitched with DMC 666 ?
Im afraid of doing it. Did the clothe became pink or not ?
Thanks.

langstep

Yes, I have wash numerous piece stitched on white and cream coloured fabric without any problems.  I have washed the finished pieces both by hand and in the washing machine at a temp. of no more than 40°C.  I have always found all DMC colours to be colour fast.

Nannette

Thanks a lot for your advice.

jandir

Thank you for this post...

I have heard negative things about the reds, but I find your response comforting, because I do trust DMCs lightfast quality... I think I will try washing my current peice when I am finished but make sure to keep the water below 40°C.

Nannette

Ive stitched this red pagoda from MAIA : http://www.pindiy.com/forum.php? ... mp;highlight=pagoda
Ill wash it before doing the french knots and backstitches so that I can iron it easily.
Ive finaly noticed that the threads of the kit are from Coats and not from DMC.
I hope they are colorfast too.

nido

This is my favourite colour. And I can wash it (fresh water or little warm)
no problem for me

tcca

Good to hear, the back of my work around the scroll rods is getting pretty dirty and Ill have to wash it when it is done.

fieso

thank you so much

Spookytooth

If you stitch a line of crosses on a piece of waste fabric first, and dab it with a damp tissue, you can check for "bleeding" before you start your precious work. If any colour comes off on your tissue, think again.  I know someone who, with strong colours, puts the skein of thread on a stitch bow and swills it in hot water, checking for dye loss.  If you only buy DMC or Coats/ Anchor, they are said to be colourfast up to near boiling.  Never tried THAT, myself!  Any painted or overdyed threads need careful consideration.

seditas

Cualquier color oscuro puede desteñir independientemente de la marca. Cuando tiñen el hilo si la partida de hilo no ha quedado bien teñida le vuelven a dar otra pasada de tinte  y puede ocurrir que no quede bien aclarado, eso hace que suelte color y destiña.
He visto como lo hacen y  mi me paso con el DMC 817.