Washing an Autographed Shirt
Allison
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RE: Washing an Autographed Shirt
I put vinegar on the shirt then washed it and my shirt hasn't faded in 10 years and i still wash it.
Post By nobody (Guest Post)
RE: Washing an Autographed Shirt
Can you or someone you know "sew" the autograph on? I mean, stitch over it with black thread to make it more permanent? I know some shops have embroidery machines that do script but I'm not sure if they could customize the script.
Good luck
Post by apmacik
RE: Washing an Autographed Shirt
I wouldn't wash it. Sharpie will fade or disappear completely. If you must wash it, handwash with no soap or gentle stuff like Woolite and do not put in the dryer.
Post By Autumn (Guest Post)
RE: Washing an Autographed Shirt
If it's really that important for you to wash it, why not coat the autograph first with a clear coat of clear fabric paint or fabric medium.
*** But first take another similar piece of fabric, then sign your name to the test shirt with a sharpie, then coat it with the clear coat, let it dry for at least a day, then wash the test fabric in cold water, gentle cycle first, Just to make sure the technique works!
DO NOT DRY-CLEAN ! as this will most surely remove the autograph!
---> When my son was a teenager, he got an autograph of his favorite pro aggressive inline skater. (signed with a black sharpie) Every time I washed that shirt, the autograph faded a little bit.
Post by Cyinda
RE: Washing an Autographed Shirt
spray with craftgard get it at joann fabrics works great just spray let dry and wash
Post By penny (Guest Post)
RE: Washing an Autographed Shirt
Don't wash it because you will loose the autograph and that will be a shame, framing it is the best way.
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