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Has anybody worked with this? (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 8/2/07 8:26 PM ET
I am thinking of embroidering some Christmas Coasters. I purchased some white craft felt today. The label indicated it was machine washable. I know I should pre-wash anything but I'm curious if anyone else has worked with this? Anyone???
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What is Maxine saying??
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
Posted on: 8/2/07 10:39 PM ET
In reply to Mary Stiefer
Mary, if it's craft felt, it's very likely acrylic or poly and not wool. Why not wash a bit and see? Can you spare a small piece?
Nina
Nina
Posted on: 8/2/07 10:43 PM ET
In reply to bunz
Thanks, I think that's what I'm going to do.
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What is Maxine saying??
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
Posted on: 8/3/07 1:15 AM ET
Basically "craft felt" is an exceptionally dense, filament dyed, spun polyester--something like a glorified, beefier/spongier interfacing. It doesn't shrink or fade, but the edges sometimes distort/stretch.
Some of the "fancier" felts Joann's was selling last year by the yard (heathered colors, embossed designs at the edges) were more like some hybrid of fleece and interfacing--softer & loftier than the usual craft felt, more subtle color effect, but also more prone to stretching and pilling.
It dries really, really fast once you blot/wring/spin most of the water out of it. I don't think the fibers CAN be penetrated by H20 (or grime, for that matter) -water/dirt, etc... essentailly get trapped between the impervious filaments and rinse or sheet off pretty easily without damaging them.
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Some of the "fancier" felts Joann's was selling last year by the yard (heathered colors, embossed designs at the edges) were more like some hybrid of fleece and interfacing--softer & loftier than the usual craft felt, more subtle color effect, but also more prone to stretching and pilling.
It dries really, really fast once you blot/wring/spin most of the water out of it. I don't think the fibers CAN be penetrated by H20 (or grime, for that matter) -water/dirt, etc... essentailly get trapped between the impervious filaments and rinse or sheet off pretty easily without damaging them.
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I am going for a level of perfection that is only mine... Most of the pleasure is in getting that last little piece perfect...Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just keep showing up and doing the work.
Chuck Close, painter, printmaker, photographer
Hope has two lovely daughters: Anger and Courage
St. Augustine
Chuck Close, painter, printmaker, photographer
Hope has two lovely daughters: Anger and Courage
St. Augustine
Posted on: 8/3/07 1:32 AM ET
In reply to tlmck3
So, it kind of sounds like I really shouldn't have to pre-wash something like this. And, it sounds appropriate for coasters - doesn't it??? or does it????
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What is Maxine saying??
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
Posted on: 8/3/07 9:00 AM ET
I think this really is one of those rare exceptions to the rule of 'preshrink everything'. Even if it did draw up a tiny bit later when you launder the coasters, it's still going to "fit", hehe.
One thing I wanted to add...I wonder if a dense embroidery design could actually perforate the felt too much? Like so much, that it could just tear apart at the edge of the design. If your embroidery design is fairly dense, you might want to try one out first, and check it. I think you can always lessen the density of the stitching...or if the test proves really bad, switch designs. Just a thought.
Good luck :)
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One thing I wanted to add...I wonder if a dense embroidery design could actually perforate the felt too much? Like so much, that it could just tear apart at the edge of the design. If your embroidery design is fairly dense, you might want to try one out first, and check it. I think you can always lessen the density of the stitching...or if the test proves really bad, switch designs. Just a thought.
Good luck :)
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Ardis
the lefthanded daughter of a lefthanded mother
the lefthanded daughter of a lefthanded mother
Posted on: 8/3/07 10:40 AM ET
Thanks for all the info. I'm waiting for some things to come in the mail and then I will make one coaster as a test run. When completed, I'll post here.
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What is Maxine saying??
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
"I don't iron. If I'm not wrinkle-free why should my clothes be."
Posted on: 8/3/07 2:27 PM ET
In reply to Mary Stiefer
I probably wouldn't bother preshrinking it.
I agree with SewVeryTall about doing a check to see if your chosen embroidery design might perforate the cloth too much.
It should be good for coasters- although it does tend to be a little slippery on very smooth surfaces. It's used a lot as a protective covering for the bottom of tabletop items that might otherwise mar furniture finishes.
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I agree with SewVeryTall about doing a check to see if your chosen embroidery design might perforate the cloth too much.
It should be good for coasters- although it does tend to be a little slippery on very smooth surfaces. It's used a lot as a protective covering for the bottom of tabletop items that might otherwise mar furniture finishes.
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I am going for a level of perfection that is only mine... Most of the pleasure is in getting that last little piece perfect...Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just keep showing up and doing the work.
Chuck Close, painter, printmaker, photographer
Hope has two lovely daughters: Anger and Courage
St. Augustine
Chuck Close, painter, printmaker, photographer
Hope has two lovely daughters: Anger and Courage
St. Augustine
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