Scorched fabric
 

My iron quit working yesterday, and as a "last gift" it scorched a bit of the small quilt I am making. Will the scorched part come out in the wash? It is a quilt I am making for my cat, so it isn't a big deal, but I would like to get the stain removed if I could. I am ready to sandwich it next.

Does anyone know. When I googled it, I found all kinds of answers.

Dina

I don't have any definitive answer for you, though my thought is, that once scorched, it's scorched permanently.

That being said ... It's a perfect time for you to test any solutions that others post.

I'm sure your cat will love it all the same ... and if you manage to remove the scorch or minimize it, then you will know what to do, should it happen on a bigger project.

I think white vinegar will take out some scorch marks.

I think you are stuck with the scorch, but why not try some of the remedies you found online. You aren't likely to be any worse off--and since you haven't sandwiched it yet, you can applique something fun over the scorched place and make it a part of the design element. You fur baby will love the texture! froggyintexas

I agree ==think white vinegar is best solution.

Even though the quilt is for my cat....actually, it will sit in his basket here in my purple sewing room...I hesitate to experiment on this cute quilt. Look at the picture and you will see why. It really turned out quite nicely. I have decided to put a border on, rather than just using the purple dotted fabric to bind, so I really am not ready to sandwich yet....which is what I said earlier.

I think I will go read more google suggestions and maybe decide what to do.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Dina

You could applique a curved cat's tail over the scorched part and add a few more tails to make it look like you meant to do that.

Oh, I like this idea!! Thanks.

Dina

i love this idea, too!!

I don't see a mark. The quilt is adorable.

In my experience, the scorch doesn't wash out. I ruined a dress with a clothes steamer hose resting against it while I was working (and wearing said dress). There was a permanently discolored mark on the front of it - though not a black/grey burn mark.

Cheers, K

What I have used in the past was lemon juice. I squeezed fresh lemon juice on the spot and then sat in out in the sun. Hope you get the spot out. BrendaK

It's one of those days. As I was ironing my seams the iron scorched the 100% cotton material and seemed to melt the thread that also says 100% cotton . Aghhhh the iron setting was on cotton . Time to step away and take a break.

Lemon juice in the sun sounds like a plan, but it might fade the purple. I can't find the mark, either. It's a totally cute quilt. Sure hope you can remedy the scorch...or add tails or maybe a mouse? Something humorous always adds interest.

That is one cute quilt~ love the cats and love the purple!

Depends on how bad the scorch mark is. To a certain extent, the fabric is damaged - sort of like a sunburn on a human.

that's the best idea

Didnt see scorched mark, love tail idea! Quilts adorable!!!!

Hi newbie to forum here, you can remove scorch marks by soaking in a solutionof borax crystals and water, it dies work as I have used this before, I had a large scorch mark on a pair of my husbands very light coloured trousers andit removed it completely, lovely quilt I like the colours.

When I was young ( many years ago ) my Mom did something with a piece of bread that removed scorched spots. I had forgotten all about it until I read this post. Maybe some older person ( like me ) with a good memory will read this post and tell us what it was. And no, I haven't been tipping the bottle. LOL

A very very old fashioned idea, brown paper. Does ironing with brown paper over the area do it. It was from my grandma I'm 60 so it would have come from sewing relatives in the 1800. The modern idea from me is kitchen paper.
I would have a go .

The quilt is great! Must be a very special kitty!

Use a white piece of fabric dipped in hydrogen peroxide. Then dab at the scorch mark. Keep dabbing till it's all gone. Works every time. Don't ask me how I know this........

I've heard of both the white vinigar and borax, although, fortunately haven't had to try either. Appliquing a little mouse was my initial thought!

Scorched my sons brand new dress shirt cuff. Peroxide worked.

If tails don't appeal could appliqué a bow or make one from giant Rick rack with some of the bow loops partially sewn down to give Kitty something to play with-do the same on the kitty of the same fabric on the top row and it becomes a design element.

Many, many years ago when clothes had to be ironed, I would occasionally scorch something. I would immediately wash it and usually it came out. The secret is tomdomit immediately and not let the scorch set.

How about adding an applique in the shape of a mouse?

I don't see the mark either, but I do really like the idea of putting tails on to make it look purposeful. Sometimes these disappointments turn out to be happy accidents!

And now that you know your iron scorches, and you aren't sure with methods might remove a scorch, I'd say take some ugly light colored fabric and scorch it ,then test the suggestions. Sounds like a win-win-win to me. Happy cst quilt, ugly fabric used for a good cause, and something learned to tuck into your hat tricks of fixes.

Appliqué, appliqué, appliqué! :o

I think the only thing that removes scorch marks is a bleach of some kind. Marsha Kay suggested hydrogen peroxide. But like Bearisgray said the fabric is now damaged. Your quilt will wear through at that spot first. You aren't going to fix that. A sunburn heals, but not so with fabric. My best suggestion is to applique something over the scorched spot. You have a few cute ideas here. Good luck!

I actually used the Lysol wipes that have hydrogen peroxide in them to remove scorch marks from a quilt! I wiped them lightly and let them dry and it looked good as new!

Depending upon how deep the scorch went, the fabric may be compromised. It my be permanently stiff and more fragile, since the burning has caused a permanent change. Can you replace the one small damaged area? If not, try all the remedies that you find. Maybe something will help.

In my small re-enactor group, when a mistake happens on a "period reproduction" garment, the saying is "Fix it or Feature it." We place extra things over the mistake- flowers, badges, sash, etc.

I don't see a scorch mark either. I would use the hydrogen peroxide with a q tip if you have one. What a cute kitty quilt. My cats would love this too

Use bottled lemon juice. Has worked every time for me. Soak the scorched spot in a small bowl for a few hours.

If you use hydrogen peroxide on it, let it set for awhile and then wash out, the scorch marks should come ou. Works for me. Test a little area.

Judi Anderson

You could try cutting lemon in half, rub it on the scorched area then set it in the sun for a while, It usually works on a shallow scorch, but remember that the fabric will be a little weak under that area. I like the idea of adding tails. That would take care of it and be cute

I had a scorch mark on a utility quilts. I washed it and some of it came out but not all. We just used it since it was an utility quilt and it was not that noticeable because of the print. within no time the fabric was gone where the scorch was. I ended up putting an applique over it.

My Aunt used to "iron for folks"...when she scorched a shirt she cleaned it with peroxide and let it air dry.

Not sure if this might work,but it worked on red nail polish that a woman tried to used nail polish remover without luck. It is Grandma's spot remover.

When I would scorch my white uniforms I used peroxide on the stain and it came right out........try that.