IN the post about silk tips I brought up the question about using an acid on silk.I stated in my post that I had read an article abaout removing soap and/or detergent residue that it said do not use vinegar on silk. Today I was reading a sample article from Pattern Showcase online magazine Sewzine about making sueded silk. The article follows. It sure puts me in my place. I'm glad to find not only that I made a mistake I can rectify but that you can have very happy results by using vinegar.
Acid Washing Silk for a Sueded Feel, January 4 2003 Finish the raw edges of your silk charmeuse, broadcloth or china silk by serging, overcasting or using fray check.
Fill your washing machine with hot water and add 3 cups of vinegar. Allow the vinegar to mix with the water, then put the fabric in the water. Allow it to be agitated gently for 15 minutes, then run it through the rinse and spin cycles.
Dry the silk completely. If the sueded effect is not noticeable enough for you, you may repeat the process up to three times. Remember, silk may shrink, so allow extra yardage when acid-washing. JJ
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