If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Question about aida fabric
Because of the difficulty I have counting stitches, I'm loathe to buy oh so
beautiful and expensive linen for my experiments in counted stitching. Instead, I've been using inexpensive aida bought at craft megastores with 40% off coupons. I've noticed that the skin on my hands gets dry and flakey after periods of stiching. Is there something in/on the aida that could cause this? Would washing the cloth first alleviate the problem? -- another Anne, add ingers to frugalf to reply |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
I've noticed that the skin on my hands gets dry and flakey after
periods of stiching. You might be allergic to the sizing in the fabric, the stuff that makes it stiff. Washing will remove a lot of it, but will make the fabric softer. I'd try it and see if your hands feel better. Sara WIPS: ? |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 09:54:00 -0500, anne wrote:
Because of the difficulty I have counting stitches, I'm loathe to buy oh so beautiful and expensive linen for my experiments in counted stitching. Instead, I've been using inexpensive aida bought at craft megastores with 40% off coupons. I've noticed that the skin on my hands gets dry and flakey after periods of stiching. Is there something in/on the aida that could cause this? Would washing the cloth first alleviate the problem? I *always* wash any fabric I use, whether it's for XS or quilt piecing or clothing construction. Among the chemicals used in processing fabrics are such delights as formaldehyde. Yes, it is very possible you're acquiring a contact-dermatitis with unwashed fabrics. And I mean *wash,* with detergent, to completely remove the processing/manufacturing chemicals. Rinsing won't achieve the same end. Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. Picture Trail Gallery: www.picturetrail.com User Name: Condorita www.sisquoc.blog-city.com Get naked to respond. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Darla said
I *always* wash any fabric I use, whether it's for XS or quilt piecing or clothing construction. Among the chemicals used in processing fabrics are such delights as formaldehyde. Yes, it is very possible you're acquiring a contact-dermatitis with unwashed fabrics. And I mean *wash,* with detergent, to completely remove the processing/manufacturing chemicals. Rinsing won't achieve the same end. When I was sewing, I always washed the fabric first. If I ever buy another piece of aida, I'll throw it in the washer. Get naked to respond. Does sitting in a bathrobe count? -- another Anne, add ingers to frugalf to reply |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 10:55:02 -0500, anne wrote:
Get naked to respond. Does sitting in a bathrobe count? Not if you want to email me! ;- Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. Picture Trail Gallery: www.picturetrail.com User Name: Condorita www.sisquoc.blog-city.com Get naked to respond. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Question about fabric and wood | Joan Erickson | Needlework | 19 | December 21st 03 01:46 AM |
Branching out and trying new things: fabric question | Chrysta Wilson | Needlework | 60 | November 20th 03 04:34 AM |
FABRICS on Bidville | joan | Marketplace | 0 | October 5th 03 05:52 PM |
Tapestry frame or embroidery hoop | Jill Spottiswoode | Needlework | 7 | September 22nd 03 10:27 AM |
New answer to fabric question | Elena | Quilting | 15 | July 29th 03 04:06 PM |