FABRIC AND CARE

All vintage fabrics have been carefully washed and dried and often mended in some places prior to sewing.

These vintage pieces may have small stains, fading or discoloration, or other damage due to their age. Any major flaws will be noted to the best of our ability and come as part of the charm of a one-of-a-kind piece of fabric that has already lived a long life.

In general, we suggest washing your one-of-a-kind pieces sparingly. 

 

QUILT TOPS:

THIS INCLUDES DRESSES, BLOUSES AND OVERALLS MADE FROM QUILT TOPS

  • These items can be dry cleaned.
  • If you do wash your garment at home, use a delicate hand wash cold or machine wash the garment protected inside an XL lingerie bag on the gentle cycle. Do not wring or stress the wet garment.
  • Dry on low heat until damp, then lay flat to finish drying.
  • Quilt tops will need to be ironed on hot/cotton settings, using steam to maintain their crisp appearance after washing. 
  • The small stitches and many exposed seams found on quilt tops are particularly delicate, and frequent washing could weaken them. If any seam separation takes place, please mend it before wearing or washing to preserve the life of your garment.
  • Pro Tip: Use disposable underarm protectors in your blouse or dress to prolong the time between washings. 

 

QUILTS

THIS INCLUDES JACKETS, OVERALLS AND SWEATSHIRTS MADE FROM QUILTS

  • Machine wash cold on the gentle cycle. Use a front loader washing machine or top loader with no agitator. 
  • Use a mild detergent. The quilts themselves have already been washed, but the binding has not been washed prior to sewing. Harsh detergents and bleaches may cause color bleed or other damage.
  • Machine dry on lowest heat setting. Remove when still *slightly* damp. Lay flat to finish drying completely, being careful to not stress or pop the seams and making sure to help reshape any parts of the garment that need it.

 

SLEEPING BAG BOMBER JACKETS

  • Machine wash cold on the gentle cycle. Use a front loader washing machine or top loader with no agitator. Make sure you give your jacket enough room to tumble.
  • Use a gentle detergent 
  • Machine dry on lowest heat setting, using dryer balls. Remove when still *slightly* damp. Lay flat to finish drying completely, making sure to help reshape any parts of the jacket that need it.
  • Do not use fabric softener, bleach or iron. 
  • Pro Tip: Place your jacket inside an XL lingerie/laundry bag while machine washing to prevent snagging and protect the jacket.

 

TABLE CLOTH BLOUSES

  • Machine wash cold on the gentle cycle
  • Hang to dry
  • Use a hot iron on the linen/cotton setting to press the wrinkles out and keep your blouse looking crisp and fresh.

 

BEDSHEET PAJAMAS

  • Machine wash warm or cold on a gentle cycle
  • Dry on delicate cycle
  • Use a hot iron on the linen/cotton setting to press the wrinkles out if needed.

 

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