Hammy
Publish time 2013-7-17 14:31
I think only christmas red and navy blue may bleed.
witch62
Publish time 2013-8-2 17:58
i was taught to wash my finished work in lukewarm water, to not squeeze it just gently moving it around
but i used dmc for baby bibs and they washed well till 60 celsius,
no loss of colors and the stains were removed,
would not dare it with a larger piece
maureen1959
Publish time 2013-8-3 19:33
I only use DMC thread and I have not had a problem when washing my finished work :)
cute.panda.sue
Publish time 2013-8-11 05:12
Hammy replied at 2013-7-17 14:31 static/image/common/back.gif
I think only christmas red and navy blue may bleed.
I stitched a couple of reds onto a piece of fabric and then soaked it in warm water... I didn't see any bleeding... I wonder if it varies by batch! I hate how reds are always the ones that bleed/fade =/ Turns everything pink!
cute.panda.sue
Publish time 2013-8-11 05:13
maureen1959 replied at 2013-8-3 19:33 static/image/common/back.gif
I only use DMC thread and I have not had a problem when washing my finished work
How do you wash them? do you just soak them in warm soapy water?
JaneDough
Publish time 2013-8-11 22:09
Ive never had a problem with brand name thread bleeding (dmc/anchor) only cheaper thread or overdyed where the dye hasnt been set properly. But I only ever handwash anything stitched.
You could test it before you start by stitching a few squares of each color onto a scrap then washing it the way you plan to wash the completed item to see if it bleeds.
siennaX
Publish time 2013-8-12 03:11
I've never experienced DMC bleeding.However, the suggestion above for using Synthrapol is a great one if you're worried about the reds running.
cute.panda.sue
Publish time 2013-8-12 07:15
siennaX replied at 2013-8-12 03:11 static/image/common/back.gif
I've never experienced DMC bleeding.However, the suggestion above for using Synthrapol is a great...
O.O I've never heard of Synthrapol, but I'll definitely check it out now :D Thanks!
maureen1959
Publish time 2013-8-14 03:04
Yenilaia replied at 2013-8-11 05:13 static/image/common/back.gif
How do you wash them? do you just soak them in warm soapy water?
Yes, I just wash my finished work in warm soapy water and then rinse, squeeze and hang it out to dry. I have had no problems yet :)
adri
Publish time 2013-8-14 13:51
:loveliness: