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by lique 11 Dec 2011 ( edited Dec 12'11 12:58 )
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I want to sew some designs with mylar. My question is can you wash items sewn with mylar?

Comments (7)
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by holly12 11 Dec 2011
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Yes you can. I've done mine in delicate. Good luck. Arlene
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by deeside 11 Dec 2011
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I believe there can be some colour run from the stronger colours. Irridescent seems to be ok.
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by raels011 11 Dec 2011
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I wash it normally and iron on the back and have had no problems
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by justonlyme 11 Dec 2011
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Beware, if you use the colored wrapping type "mylar", the color will run. I learned the hard way. But it holds up fine in the wash and dryer.
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by almag 12 Dec 2011
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I stitched out three poodles with Mylar backing on some cotton fabric. I put the stitch-out test on a pile of other stitch-outs. A mouse got into the house and ran over my fabric (Gasp!@!!)....
I tossed the lot into the washing machine, normal wash with 40F water, as it was a matter of survive or be tossed out and burnt.
To my surprise all the stitch-outs survived perfectly. I ironed all the fabric on the back, including the Mylar designs, and, again, to my surprise the Mylar survived good as new.

I bought my Mylar from ... www.heirloomsbysharon.com

Well, I could have just said Yes, couldn't I.
AlmaG.
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by lique 12 Dec 2011
But it would not have been as clear! Thanks
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by gerryvb 12 Dec 2011
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it can be washed if you use the clear Mylar, not the coloured ones. hugs Gerry
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by capoodle 12 Dec 2011
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There are different types if mylar so it is best to make a sample and wash, dry, and iron test. Noticed some are thin and others thick.