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Can You Iron Acrylic Yarn? How to Get Wrinkles Out of Acrylic

December 9, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

Do you really want to... After all, you just spent a large portion of your day doing laundry, and adding another task to your already long list may not seem like a fun thing to do. Ironing is one of those

Does Acrylic Shrink? How to Shrink an Acrylic Sweater Easily

December 2, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

When you get smaller you would like your clothing items to get smaller with you. That means you have to practice the art of shrinking material without ruining it. This is not always easy as some fabrics

Does Acrylic Stretch? How to Stretch Acrylic Sweater Easily

December 2, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

There are different holiday seasons throughout the year. Those special occasions allow for people to eat more than they should. When that happens clothes begin to shrink on them and stretching them back

Can You Microwave Fabric? (List of Microwave Safe Fabrics)

November 23, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

Unfortunately, the makers of microwave ovens were not thinking like some of us, and putting your clothing in one is not the smartest idea you can have. Easier and simpler are not the best answers all the

Does Wool Burn? Cotton and Polyester? Fabric Burn Test Chart

November 10, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

Fire is a two-edged sword. It can bring positive things like heat, light and allows one to cook their food. But there is another, darker side to fire that also destroys everything in its path. Needless

Can You Iron Velvet? How to Get Wrinkles Out of Velvet Easily

November 10, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

Velvet is a unique fabric. It comes with a unique pile while holding a luxurious texture when you touch it. Once made exclusively from silk, it is now made from a variety of fibers including cotton, linen,

Does Velvet Shrink? (How to Shrink Velvet Dress or Shoes)

November 9, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

Tight, short clothing isn't all that they are cracked up to be. When clothing shrinks, you could be in a pickle as your clothing budget won’t allow you to replace those ruined items. You have to be careful

Can You Wash Velvet? (How to Clean Velvet Clothes or Durag)

November 9, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

There are three tried and true methods of washing fabrics- handwashing, machine washing, and dry cleaning. Unfortunately, each method comes with its own negatives that do not make them the perfect way

Can You Steam Cotton? (How to Iron and Steam Cotton Shirts)

October 31, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

To steam or not to steam. When it comes to fabric care and a busy schedule many people are looking for better ways to get their laundry work done. Steaming different fabrics can save you some ironing time

Can You Spray Paint Cotton? (How to Paint Cotton Fabric)

October 28, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

When it comes to painting, all fabrics are not the same. It would be nice if they were for then you would be able to create different designs on your favorite clothing without worry. But that isn't possible

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