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When the fabric is dry I iron it - you can damp it a bit, and make sure you use a cloth as protection. Keep ypur iron not too hot, it takes a little longer, but you can be sure of you donßt "hurt" it =) have fun! 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In general with kits the aida cloth provided is too small to fit into a large hoop that accommodates the entire finished size. So I would also recommend purchasing a 10-inch plastic hoop and a 15-inch x 15-inch piece of 14-count aida cloth. This way the cloth will fit into the 10-inch hoop with enough material surrounding the finished work that you will not have crease marks from either your hands or the hoop. A hoop keeps your work clean and it is easier to find the center by folding the material and using a pin to mark your spot. 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ellykang Publish time 2016-6-24 00:33

How do you clean finished cross-stitch work?

Hello, I'm fairly new to cross stitching. I just bought Dimension's kit and have been working on it.
While working on the kit, I made pencil marks for guide and the fabric got dirty and wrinkly.
Can I use washing-machine? or Do I have to hand wash it? Can I iron my fabric? Do colors fade?
The fabric is beige cotton Aida

Thank you.

d3lta Publish time 2020-12-23 05:00

To remove pencil from aida cloth I recommend using a solution of 3-tablespoons of lukewarm to cold water with 2 to 3 drops of a clear liquid dish soap and 1-teaspoon of rubbing alcohol. Using a soft clean toothbrush dab into your solution and delicately brush the pencil mark. Rinse thoroughly with clean cold water and place onto a towel to dry flat. If once dry the stain is not removed repeat.

Flirti Publish time 2017-4-7 19:54

hmm, If I am unsure of colorfast floss, I fix them (with vinegar or special solution) - so they won´t bleeb when be washed. I grid my fabric with a special pen (disappear if in contact with water) or special thread, .. when I am finished I like to wash my piece in lukewarm wter with a little drop of soap - let it soak a bit and clean itunder fresh water, Put it on a colth and let it dry! Be careful when you have beads on the fabric, wah it first and iron it - THEN bead it! When the fabric is dry I iron it - you can damp it a bit, and make sure you use acloth as protection. Keep ypur iron not too hot, it takes a little longer, but you can be sure of you donßt "hurt" it =) have fun!

chaithwaite Publish time 2016-6-30 21:01

Edited by anniekins at 2016-7-1 22:59

I would hand wash this in very warm water with only a small amount of detergent
you can iron but iron on a cool setting on the reverse side otherwise you'll risk scorching the thread
if you use a hoop and do this it shouldn't get that wrinkly and will only need a light iron
for future work mark off on your pattern rather than the fabric itself
always fold your fabric & pattern into quarters and start in the middle, that way you should't need to mark your fabric

d3lta Publish time 2020-12-23 04:50

I recommend anyone just starting out to purchase a small sized kit say 5 x 7 finished size on 14-count aida cloth. In general with kits the aida cloth provided is too small to fit into a large hoop that accommodates the entire finished size. So I would also recommend purchasing a 10-inch plastic hoop and a 15-inch x 15-inch piece of 14-count aida cloth. This way the cloth will fit into the 10-inch hoop with enough material surrounding the finished work that you will not have crease marks from either your hands or the hoop. A hoop keeps your work clean and it is easier to find the center by folding the material and using a pin to mark your spot.

magicloop Publish time 2023-3-19 14:08

Do NOT put it in the washing machine! Get ahold of some newborn baby laundry detergent and a CLEAN bucket. You want to put a little bit of baby laundry detergent and lukewarm water into the bucket, put your piece in, and swish it around gently. Then take it out and rinse for at least 3 minutes. Lay it between two towels to dry, then iron on low to get the wrinkles out.

mistyblue_68 Publish time 2017-1-4 02:47

don't wash if you are using overdyes - many of the colors will run, spot clean if possible.always wash hands before stitching to remove any oil from them.

xxstitcher Publish time 2020-10-1 09:05

Depends on how dark the pencil marks are, could attempt to use an small eraser to rub the marks out.
In the future, use a water-soluble marker or thread/fishing line to grid

Darcyandrick Publish time 2016-6-24 06:27

hand wash with a mild dish detergent.When clean, rinse and then roll up in a towel to absorb excess water.Iron with medium heat.

ellykang Publish time 2016-6-24 12:18

Thank you for quick answer :)

jazzo Publish time 2016-6-25 01:07

Don't forget to Iron it upside down, i.e. the wrong side.

chaithwaite Publish time 2016-6-30 21:02

you can iron but iron on a cool setting on the reverse side

chaithwaite Publish time 2016-6-30 21:02

for future work mark off on your pattern rather than the fabric itself

chaithwaite Publish time 2016-6-30 21:03

if you use a hoop and do this it shouldn't get that wrinkly and will only need a light iron

chaithwaite Publish time 2016-6-30 21:04

always fold your fabric & pattern into quarters and start in the middle, that way you should't need to mark your fabric

chaithwaite Publish time 2016-6-30 21:06

static/image/common/user_online.gif jazzo static/image/common/clock.gif 2016-6-25 01:07
Don't forget to Iron it upside down, i.e. the wrong side.

the reverse side otherwise you'll risk scorching the thread
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