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Old 11-28-2010, 09:18 PM
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As I was purchasing fabric today, the sales clerk told me to be sure to iron the wrong side of the fabric with a dry iron to set the metalic colors in the fabric. Before washing. Is this something new?
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Old 11-28-2010, 09:19 PM
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Never heard of that. Thanks for the tip!
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Old 11-28-2010, 09:19 PM
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That would make sense maybe it allows it to stay on longer so it doesn't come off as fast. I will try it next time! Thanks for posting this!
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I can see the value of doing that...but have never actually heard about that...Thanks...could save dramas with the metallic bits coming off.
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Old 11-28-2010, 09:49 PM
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Thank you for the tip :D:D:D
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Old 11-28-2010, 09:52 PM
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Never heard that.. but you know it's worth a try.. I've seen the metallic come right off when washed.
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Old 11-28-2010, 10:00 PM
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Interesting tip. Wonder if it works?
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Old 11-29-2010, 12:22 AM
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I am glad to learn this little tip about ironing on the wrong side of your fabric, to set the gold accents!! I had never thought about it before. Thank you so much.
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Old 11-29-2010, 01:44 AM
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Oh My! I have loads of Orientals with metalic prints! It would be horrible if it came out in the wash!
True or not, I'm playing it safe! Thanks for the tip!
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Old 11-29-2010, 02:18 AM
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