Request: Iron Mark on Clothing
Archived on 04/20/2009
How do you remove hot iron mark on black polyester skirt?
Lisa from Camp Hill, PA
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RE: Iron Mark on Clothing
Polyester is a synthetic, related to nylon, sort of in the plastic family, and because it melts, nothing
can revive it if it won't brush out using a gentle nail cleaning brush against the nap. If melted really badly try thinking of adding something over the bad spot that would make it useful regardless, such as: an all black velveteen/ribbon/sequin or other texture such as satin or lace? Applique to both skirt and a
"matching" black blouse onto which you've duplicated and added the same but smaller applique. Free formed designs or offset geometrics, should at least save the skirt, rather than tossing. You should be able to find "fabric glue" at a fabric shop to help set the applique.
Then use narrow AND wide ribbon over the seams of whatever pattern you have chosen? If the black skirt fabric is Polyester Chiffon, the glue should be sufficient. If the fabric is thicker than that, better glue it well and make sure the glue will dry clean and/or wash, which it usually does! The ribbon can usually also be glued down. Use a medium thin coating of glue, as per bottle instructions, and when completely dry, cover with waxed paper and weight the whole design down with the very iron that made the print!
A totally different idea is to find small animal print fabric or ribbon and trim with a contrasting ribbon, string, fabric, or natural beads adding the matching applique AND perhaps beads to the neckline and/or sleeve edges.
Don't fret too much because we have almost all done this at one time or another. Such is life and
learning. God bless you with your decision. (11/09/2006)
By Lynda
RE: Iron Mark on Clothing
Dip a white cloth in a mixture of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. Wring out. Lay over damaged spot and steam with warm iron. (02/29/2008)
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Request: Iron Mark on Clothing
Archived on 11/08/2006
I was wanting to know does anybody know how to get an iron print out of a polyester black skirt? I tried and I didn't know if there was a way. Thanks,
Kim from Alabama
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RE: Iron Mark on Clothing
This worked for my daughter. She was ironing a transfer on to a white T-shirt and scorched the fabric. She put some lemon juice on it and laid it on the window sill in the sunlight. It gradually lightened then disappeared. I'm not sure how it would affect a colored fabric though. the T-shirt was white. (12/10/2004)
By jeangnome46
RE: Iron Mark on Clothing
Try peroxide. Sponge it on using a cotton ball. Test first inside hem or on a seam. (12/11/2004)
By Bettie
RE: Iron Mark on Clothing
Use a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and water. Soak a cloth in it, place over the iron mark and press. We used this tip in my custom clothing business. Also a great way to set creases in a garment. (08/14/2005)
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