AlienQuilter

Just got back from Joann's. Bought some beautiful black suede that I plan on making a nice tote bag for a friend. By the time all the discounts were taken, I got 2 yards for less than $8 after taxes.

But, it's in desperate need of washing. Any ideas? I have never washed suede before.

QuiltnNan

the cleaning directions should have been on the bolt. however, here is a link to a black suede from joann's and it gives cleaning instructions there. i'm not sure, though, if this is the same one you bought
http://www.joann.com/home-decor-soli...prd_07951106a/

AlienQuilter

Wow Nancy - that's smart thinking! I never thought to check their website.

This fabric was a red tag special marked down to $9 a yard and an extra sale sign saying 50 percent off of red tag price. Then I got 20 percent off of the total at the check out because I have a military ID card.

Peckish

Back in my younger, hotter, skinnier days, I had 2 suede mini-skirts. They were dry clean only.

ckcowl

the ends of bolts generally tell you alot of information-besides the price-
laundering/care instructions, fiber content, width of fabric, thread count...always the best place to find out how to (tend) to the fabric you have purchased- you say suede---is it really suede? as in brushed leather made from hide?
or is it a polyester (sueded) fabric?
if you can not find it on the website you may be able to call the store & ask a sales associate to find it & give you the needed information.

Patti25314

I had a suede coat once. A cold wet cloth wiped in one direction (with the grain ? - can't think of the word) worked like a charm and dried nicely.

AlienQuilter

Thanks for all the wonderful price. By the feel of this suede, it is fabric suede. It went through the washer and dryer just fine.

jitkaau

When I wore it, I used a spray and then brushed it with a wire, suede brush.

Stitchit123

I have a suede leather jacket and I toss it in the washer and hang it on a hanger to dry, then into the dryer to soften it up.I've been washing leather things for years and have never ruined any thing














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mary quilting

cut a swatch of the fabric and wash it see how it does.