I bought some material that is 38 percent silk and 62 percent wool. The correct side is shiny, the dull side will pill if used on the outside. How can I dull down the shiny side permanently before the fabric is made into clothing? Will using a press cloth help? Washing in hot water shrinks the material a huge amount. The fabric is black. Help.
By Susan L.
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Sounds like you bought a beautiful and unique as well as expensive shiny fabric.Buy another fabric because if you try to take out the intended shine of the fabric then you are going to damage it and compromise the whole fabric's integrity.Leave it as is.Shiny.Did you know that shiny is better?
Did you know that velvet is hideous?
Part of wanting to remove the shine of velvet comes from the fact that the gritty shine make the fabric look cheap. I got velvet as a gift. I HATE velvet with a passion. But I don't want to be rude and give it back. I like what I got, just not the material used.
The most useful answer so far has been hot water and detergent, with the side effects that it may or may not shrink the garment.
I'm a person who only loves satin fabrics. I guess I'm neutral about velvet. But it makes me feel sad to hear that you hate velvet. A lot of people love velvet. So, in their defense, I feel that you are entitled to your opinion.
The poor girl doesnt want to waste the fabric. I get it. Velvet can look cheap and I do happen to like velvet but not all velvet is alike. I would try the vinegar and water or the pressing but not too hot. Hood luck!
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