Can you wash a quilted handbag?
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Goofy question: So, do the ones made with the really stiff interfacing hold up well when washed? Will they still hold their shape? I don't use much interfacing, can you tell? Just wondering before I make one. If not, then I'll go to plan B. Thanks!
Last edited by coopah; 11-10-2013 at 05:30 AM. Reason: added words
#14
I wash my quilted bags all the time. If they have a hard removable bottom I take it out. I just washed a Vera Bradley purse and it came out fine. I do mine on the gentle cycle and don't put them in the dryer.
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Location: Norfolk, VA
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I don't see why not. I even wash my Coach bags. I won't use it if its dirty and my daughter uses them a lot and some get dirty easily. I figured since I wouldn't use them if they were dirty what did i have to lose. They come out great and clean. Regular cycle normally in with other clothes or towels.
#16
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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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Just a quick thought- When I started making purses and bags, I wanted something durable for the bottom. I had leftover plastic canvas, so I cut it to fit, covered it with fabric, and put it in, (this has even worked on a purse with an oval bottom). If I have to wash the purse, I just throw it I the washer, and remove the base before putting it in the dryer. (The base is dry by morning.)
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