[cathbeasle]

Sorry ladies I forgot your tips on the solution necessary to keep colors from bleeding. I have a pair of socks that have red and white stripes ( knit picks stroll fingering) that I want to wash and try to keep from bleeding. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Peggy Beryl]

One quart tepid water, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2T Epsom salts. Soak 20-30 minutes.

You might Google: "Set colors before washing." Many find the Shout color grab sheets work also.

 

[Jules934]

Well, if you've got leftover yarn, you can try washing it your favorite way and see if it does bleed. At least you'll know if you have the problem or not.

 

[Casey47]

One quart tepid water, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2T Epsom salts. Soak 20-30 minutes.

You might Google: "Set colors before washing." Many find the Shout color grab sheets work also.

Does this work for fabric too? Or if you have one of those shirts I try NOT to buy that combines light and bold colors could you set those colors?

 

[Peggy Beryl]

Does this work for fabric too? Or if you have one of those shirts I try NOT to buy that combines light and bold colors could you set those colors?

I was taught this method as a girl many years ago. I've used it for all my family's clothing ever since whenever we acquired some bright colored item, and I don't remember ever losing any clothing due to color running.

 

[past]

Does this work for fabric too? Or if you have one of those shirts I try NOT to buy that combines light and bold colors could you set those colors?

Back when I was in home ec we were always told to wash the fabric before pinning out the patterns. We always washed in cold water with 2 cups vinegar and 1/2 cup epsom salts.

 

[cathbeasle]

Thanks for your help.

 

[15540]

Whenever I have something new in a color that might run, I put 1/2 cup vinegar in the wash with it. So far nothing has run. It really doesn't matter what type of vinegar either.

 

[Casey47]

Back when I was in home ec we were always told to wash the fabric before pinning out the patterns. We always washed in cold water with 2 cups vinegar and 1/2 cup epsom salts.

I wash almost all fabrics before sewing but I was told to do this to get out the sizing and any excessive dye. This is very good to know. Would have been good to know 40 years ago too!

;-)

 

[joycevv]

How long does it take to get the vinegar smell out I'm wondering?

 

[brenda m]

If it's washed in the washer and put in the dryer, there's no vinegar smell.

 

[smontero237]

I am making a striped felted purse. I am thinking I should soak it in a vinegar solution before I wash it in the washer. Then I would wash it in the washer in hot water with a cold rinse as usual. Please let me know if you know a better way. Thanks

 

[jbandsma]

I've used a lot of Stroll yarn in all kinds of colors and never had a problem with it bleeding.

Make a swatch and wash it to check if you're worried, though.

 

[MaryE-B]

Some dyes are adversely affected by vinegar, it actually causes bleeding. Contact Knit Picks for their suggestions before you do anything.

 

[MaryE-B]

Oops, sorry - double post.