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Washing silk dupioni Will it hold up?
Raye Ann   Intermediate CA USA Member since 3/25/09 Posts: 770	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/1/12 2:00 PM I love the look and feel of washed dupioni, but haven't had experience with how it holds up over time. I am thinking about binding a baby blanket with it. Anybody know how that will weather the washing? Thanks! ETA: I just hate to make it for a friend and have it fall apart within a few months! -- Edited on 10/1/12 2:01 PM -- ------ Raye Ann
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to Raye Ann << Like this post Date: 10/1/12 2:06 PM It does hold up quite well...BUT...color fastness may be an issue. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post In reply to Raye Ann << 1 member likes this. Date: 10/1/12 3:03 PM I've got a couple of silk dupioni garments that I machine wash and dry. It doesn't get the wear and tear of a baby blanket. So far it still looks great. The initial wash did take away that classic iridescent shine but no change after that. I did buy my fabric from The Silk Baron who up until recently only sells silks mostly dupioni. I can't say that all silks are the same quality. Maybe you put a swatch in with the normal laundry a few times and see how it performs.
m/m   Intermediate NJ USA Member since 4/4/05 Posts: 324	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 10/1/12 5:59 PM I'd throw a color catcher sheet in the wash with it - silk dyes often run in the wash. Somewhere on the boards here there's a long discussion of how someone washed dupioni prior to sewing that might also be helpful to read. You might make a double binding (like you'd use on a quilt) and cut the silk on the bias. That would hold up better. I bet a baby would love the mixed textures of silk and the blanket fabric.
Chemical Beginner IL USA Member since 1/23/08 Posts: 50	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/1/12 6:26 PM I'm not so sure how it would hold up over years of use (remembering how I loved my old baby blanket for years) but I'm sure it would be ok for a while. To me it would be worth it to have something so unusual and luxurious. I say go for it! -- Edited on 10/1/12 7:52 PM --
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3300	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/1/12 7:08 PM Silk is very strong; I wouldn't worry about wear. EXCEPT that silk is also susceptible to damage by chlorine bleach (alkalines) and extensive sunlight exposure. So...it's up to you. Personally I love your idea. But you might want to give a warning about chlorine bleaching... ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
Raye Ann   Intermediate CA USA Member since 3/25/09 Posts: 770	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/1/12 11:57 PM Thanks, everyone, for your input! I am going to prewash everything( love color catchers!) and go for it! Yes, I was planning on cutting bias strips for the binding. I am aiming for a more unique, luxe gift...but of course want it to be durable. Don't know if it will be durable enough for decades, but I would consider it a success if it lasts beyond the first 2 years. ------ Raye Ann

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