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Posted on: 2/27/15 11:35 PM ET
Hi there!
I have one of these tops:
Wildfox pullover
I love it because it's soft, warm & washable.
Since I recently made a top using ponte, I got the impression that maybe these tops were made using ponte, but were distressed, something like what designers do with denim, to give the finished garment a broken in look.
When I looked at the fabric contents: 47% Rayon, 47% Polyester, 6% Spandex, I thought "Aha!" but I have no idea on how to create the distressed look. Would anyone have some suggestions?
TIA



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I have one of these tops:
Wildfox pullover
I love it because it's soft, warm & washable.
Since I recently made a top using ponte, I got the impression that maybe these tops were made using ponte, but were distressed, something like what designers do with denim, to give the finished garment a broken in look.
When I looked at the fabric contents: 47% Rayon, 47% Polyester, 6% Spandex, I thought "Aha!" but I have no idea on how to create the distressed look. Would anyone have some suggestions?
TIA



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50 Yard Dash - Yardage sewn = 15.0
Posted on: 2/27/15 11:39 PM ET
It looks to me like it's already pilling, LOL, which is why I don't use many rayon knits anymore. The ponte I like best is 69% nylon, 26% rayon, and 5% spandex. As to how to encourage pilling, well, I imagine washing and drying several times might encourage it, since friction seems like it would cause that. Maybe others will have more suggestions for you.
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Michelle
Posted on: 2/27/15 11:50 PM ET
In reply to dmh1
Thank you dmh1. I have some leftovers from a top so I guess I'll experiment. 
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50 Yard Dash - Yardage sewn = 15.0
Posted on: 2/28/15 0:09 AM ET
I don't see much distressed about it, the sweat shirt, but if you just want the surface of something, kind of "roughed up" then I guess you could rub a pumice stone or some sandpaper over it.
Posted on: 2/28/15 0:20 AM ET
I don't see a distressed look to the top. It actually looks like nothing more than sweatshirt fleece which is soft and warm to wear.
You're not really going to be able to get a true distressed look to ponte. It's usually done with something that roughens the surface like sandpaper. I think the best you're going to get on ponte is pilling.
Debbie
You're not really going to be able to get a true distressed look to ponte. It's usually done with something that roughens the surface like sandpaper. I think the best you're going to get on ponte is pilling.

Debbie
Posted on: 2/28/15 1:04 AM ET
Try talking real mean to it: call it names, accuse it of being an ugly color, tell it that it was a fashion mistake from the minute it came off the machine.
If that doesn't distress that ponte, it's too tough to bother with.
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If that doesn't distress that ponte, it's too tough to bother with.
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It's just fabric; we can out-think it.
Posted on: 2/28/15 9:17 AM ET
In reply to BriarRose

Thanks BriarRose, that's too funny!
Please don't let it get out that I talk to my fabrics!!!

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50 Yard Dash - Yardage sewn = 15.0
Posted on: 2/28/15 10:16 AM ET
In reply to Erin Sooit
It looks to me like a sweatshirt made inside out so the pilling is on the outside.
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Posted on: 2/28/15 10:35 AM ET
The description says 'fleece'! It is not ponte. 
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Absolutely loving my Janome 500e embroidery machine, very creative. Problem with all my stash for clothing!
Posted on: 2/28/15 10:35 AM ET
Erin, what does the sweatshirt look like on the inside? I think Patty's right about it being made inside out.
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Debbie
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