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[Skill Help] Pre-Washing DMC Thread? (To do/not do, and how?) Questions!

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Post time 2015-2-15 04:16 | Show all posts
Ive never washed DMC threads before Ive stitched with them, and I have frequently washed finsished pieces, and not had problems. Ive only ever handwashed cross stitch in luke warm water, with a bit of fairy liquid in it.

But I have shoved older tablecloths embroidered with DMC into the washer on 30 degrees and again had no problems. I use a color catcher, that I buy at the supermarket, just in case, but its always come out clean, so I probably havent needed it.

I do prewash my fabrics though. To get out those stubborn fold creases, and to check for any potential shrinkage, before I put my embroidery on there. Ive seen the results when the ground fabric has shrunk, and the embroidery floss hasnt. It isnt pretty.

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Post time 2015-3-6 21:03 | Show all posts
Im horrible -- I never wash my projects before or after. I just try not to get them dirty :)
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Post time 2015-3-6 21:49 | Show all posts
grote stukken was ik altijd omdat ik er te lang mee bezig ben geweest. De laatste stukken bewaar ik tegenwoordig in plastic als ik er niet mee bezig ben, zo blijven ze mooi

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Thanks so much for your words of advice.  Details Reply Post time 2015-3-9 07:34
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2015-3-6 21:49

grote stukken was ik altijd omdat ik er te lang mee bezig ben geweest. De laatste stukken bewaar ik  ...

Thanks so much for your words of advice.  :)
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Post time 2015-3-10 19:53 | Show all posts
I dont wash the threads either, but I am careful with dark colors, I have heard before that red can be a problem
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Post time 2015-3-11 02:39 | Show all posts
When I first started stitching some 20 years ago, I used to "set" my dmc floss before using.  It was a combination of vinegar and water and then rinse in water.  Well, I took a break from stitching for a few years and when I came back I never "set" the dmc floss again.  And I havent had any troubles with color bleeding.
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Post time 2020-2-8 06:27 | Show all posts
Ive never prewashed my DMC threads and havent had a problem.  I have never used a bright red which I heard can run so you should prewash
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Post time 2022-2-11 03:00 | Show all posts
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Post time 2024-4-8 06:50 | Show all posts
Thanks for the info!
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Post time 2024-11-11 13:42 | Show all posts
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