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Help--long story short--the black color on my drape panels
agnesiam Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 9/18/07 Posts: 187	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/7/12 6:12 PM that I made yesterday rubs off. I saw a bit on my hands, but didn't realize it was all over my machine(can't get it all off:() and countertop until I finished sewing. It's a poly fabric in a very dark black, lined with off white lining fabric. So now I want to wash them so the color doesn't wind up on the wall, bedding, anything that touches it. If I wash with a couple of Color Catcher sheets, will it be ok? I know there are no guarantees, but if you have any other suggestions, I could use 'em,please.
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 413	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/7/12 6:23 PM The only thing I can add is that you may have to wash them several times...I had red sheets that I washed with a couple of color catches and they ran all over everything until about the third or fourth wash. The only saving grace is that when I rewashed the other items separately with a couple of color catchers, the red dye washed out of them.
M.S. Intermediate Member since 3/6/09 Posts: 1140	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/7/12 9:12 PM Ohhh, that happened to me with some Conso black cording with lip that I was sewing on a cushion. I didn't know I was supposed to rinse it in cold water until the water runs clear, then air dry. ------ Pfaff 138-6 Brother PQ1500S Necchi 4795 US Blindstitch 718-9 Kenmore 16644 Janome CoverPro 1000 Singer 201-2
agnesiam Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 9/18/07 Posts: 187	Login to reply to this post In reply to agnesiam << 1 member likes this. Date: 9/7/12 10:32 PM I decided to toss them in the washer with 5 Color Catcher sheets. They turned out fabulous!!! And the color doesn't rub off anymore, so I'm a happy camper Now to try to get more of it off the hard surfaces.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2793	Login to reply to this post In reply to agnesiam << Like this post Date: 9/8/12 0:41 AM Try a Magic Eraser -- I use it on my cutting table to get off Sharpie markers. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
M.S. Intermediate Member since 3/6/09 Posts: 1140	Login to reply to this post In reply to agnesiam << Like this post Date: 9/9/12 11:20 PM Thanks for letting us know!! ------ Pfaff 138-6 Brother PQ1500S Necchi 4795 US Blindstitch 718-9 Kenmore 16644 Janome CoverPro 1000 Singer 201-2

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