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Fulling Cashmere hesira 09-09-2007
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Posted by hesira on September 9, 2007, 11:43 am
I have several old cashmere sweaters that have seen better days, and
I'd like to recycle them by fulling and using the fabric for
projects. I have a front loading washer that is really gentle on
clothes. I washed a light blue sweater using the hot cycle with
detergent and a pair of jeans. Not much fulling occurred. I don't
know if it was my washer or the fibers, which probably had been
bleached before dyeing.

Does anyone have any advice about fulling cashmere? I've heard of
putting a tennis ball in the wash, putting the sweater in a zippered
pillow case, and drastic temperature change. I don't know if I can
achieve drastic temp change in my washer. I've also heard of using a
clean plunger in the sink. Does anyone have any experience with these
approaches, or have any other suggestions?

TIA

Hesira


Posted by Wooly on September 9, 2007, 12:06 pm
hesira wrote:

> Does anyone have any advice about fulling cashmere? I've heard of
> putting a tennis ball in the wash, putting the sweater in a zippered
> pillow case, and drastic temperature change. I don't know if I can
> achieve drastic temp change in my washer. I've also heard of using a
> clean plunger in the sink. Does anyone have any experience with these
> approaches, or have any other suggestions?

I have a woven cashmere shirt. I routinely put it through the washer
(top-loader) and dryer. In the 10 years I've had it I've washed it
about 30 times - I use it like a sweater or light jacket - and it has
lost about an inch in length and somewhat less in width.

Maybe you can use the sweater fabric to make cut-sew footies using a
"fleece" pattern.

Posted by hesira on September 9, 2007, 5:42 pm
I was flipping through a book at BAM the other day that had really
beautiful felt/fulling projects. I was interested in the ones that
were pictorial, with applique (SP?). I thought about slippers, small
purses, etc. I just hate the idea of that good fiber wasting away.

I can't recall the name of the book, but I think I'm heading back for
a second look or a purchase.

Hesira


> I have a woven cashmere shirt. I routinely put it through the washer
> (top-loader) and dryer. In the 10 years I've had it I've washed it
> about 30 times - I use it like a sweater or light jacket - and it has
> lost about an inch in length and somewhat less in width.
>
> Maybe you can use the sweater fabric to make cut-sew footies using a
> "fleece" pattern.



Posted by Wooly on September 10, 2007, 9:24 am
hesira wrote:
> I was flipping through a book at BAM the other day that had really
> beautiful felt/fulling projects. I was interested in the ones that
> were pictorial, with applique (SP?). I thought about slippers, small
> purses, etc. I just hate the idea of that good fiber wasting away.
>
> I can't recall the name of the book, but I think I'm heading back for
> a second look or a purchase.

Another option: cut/sew quilt patches for a baby blanket. I've been
saving old silk clothing for several years with the intent of making a
crazy quilt comforter top. One of these days I ought to sit down with
all the rags and start cutting squares...

Posted by Mary Fisher on September 9, 2007, 12:09 pm

>I have several old cashmere sweaters that have seen better days, and
> I'd like to recycle them by fulling and using the fabric for
> projects. I have a front loading washer that is really gentle on
> clothes. I washed a light blue sweater using the hot cycle with
> detergent and a pair of jeans. Not much fulling occurred. I don't
> know if it was my washer or the fibers, which probably had been
> bleached before dyeing.
>
> Does anyone have any advice about fulling cashmere? I've heard of
> putting a tennis ball in the wash, putting the sweater in a zippered
> pillow case, and drastic temperature change. I don't know if I can
> achieve drastic temp change in my washer. I've also heard of using a
> clean plunger in the sink. Does anyone have any experience with these
> approaches, or have any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Hesira

Do it the old way - tread the items in a tub full of urine.

Mary
>



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