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by tinfriend 02 May 2012 ( edited Jan 21'14 07:28 )
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Can anyone help me pse? I am looking for the supplier of the "Laundry Bags" that we use for embroidery here in South Africa. The plastic bag type with the pink strip down the centre! Will appreciate any assistance! Not to annoy anyone PM me pse! Thanks!

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by lesleyann 02 May 2012
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been trying to find them too,if you find out please let me know,regards lesley
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by tinfriend 02 May 2012
Will do!
*4U
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by bevintex 02 May 2012
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Water soluble?
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by tinfriend 02 May 2012
Yes please!
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by jofrog2000 02 May 2012
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Do a google search for water soluble laundry bags. Then you can narrow your search among the answers for your area.
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by tinfriend 02 May 2012
Did try but not much use - thanks!
*'s for all!
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by colmom 02 May 2012
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I have 2 sources. Avenue Medical and Texoma Wheelchairs. Texoma bags are sturdier and harder to dissolve (taking boiling if several layers are used for FSL), but then you can use fewer layers. I like using one layer of Ave Med and one of Texoma for FSL
2 links:
[1] Avenue Medical
www.avemed.com
[2] Direct link to Texoma WSS laundry bags
www.texomawheelchairs.com
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by tinfriend 02 May 2012
Thanks but need a supplier located in South Africa!
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by cherylgauteng 02 May 2012
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Sorry. but would it be possible to give us a pic. I live in South Africa and am not sure of the kind/type of bags you are looking for?
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by tinfriend 02 May 2012
The clear plastic type we use on top of towels etc that dissolves in water!
by tinfriend 02 May 2012
Unfortunately I don't have any so can't post a pic nor do I have a supplier name!
by terriweistra 03 May 2012
Hi Cheryl, I will post a pic in the morning. It looks like a clear dustbin bag, but much thicker. Works like a bomb I bought stacks at one of the Elna shops
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by bevgrift 02 May 2012
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Could you not query at your local hospital or hospice for info, or even the chemist??
Hugs Bev
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by tinfriend 02 May 2012
They would not be very helpuful - just remember this is not the USA - people are not the same and would just tell me that they don't know!!
by tinfriend 02 May 2012
I speak from previous experience when I have asked about other info / items!
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by susiesembroidery 02 May 2012
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I always buy mine at Bernina, Durban North. Hope this helps you.
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by susiesembroidery 02 May 2012
Since this is to do with embroidery I don't think anyone will be unhappy if we should reply here on Community. It is something we, in South Africa, have little of choice of where to buy these bags so any info will be very helpful to us.
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by marthie 02 May 2012
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Send me a PM. I bought a box full a few years ago and could help the Cape Town Cuties with it.
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by tinfriend 03 May 2012
Have done thanks!
by castelyn 03 May 2012
Please let me know when you will be getting more. hugs Yvonne
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by momhome 02 May 2012
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I had to read all the replies to figure out why you needed these. Now I understand. What a great idea. I would have never have thought of that. Cuties have such a wealth of knowledge.
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by bevintex 02 May 2012
I bought one from a while back and did not like the results. I would use these only if I could not find any other stabilizer. I'm glad i just bought one.
by tinfriend 03 May 2012
I have never had any problems and love to use them!:-)
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by babie 03 May 2012
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I know one of the South African digitizers advertise them on her web. Perhaps worth wile to inquire. Not sure if it is economical though as postage might be expensive.
1 links:
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by babie 03 May 2012
I do not know, if any South African Cuties has seen this site. Do not know if they are trustworthy but it might just be good for inquiry too. I see there is an address in Gauteng. http://www.wantitall.co.za/Vilene-Water-Soluble-Embroidery-Stabilizer-Backing-Wash-Away-for-Free-Standing-Lace-8-x10yd-Roll__B003PQTLGU
by babie 03 May 2012
http://www.wantitall.co.za/Vilene-Water-Soluble-Embroidery-Stabilizer-Backing-Wash-Away-for-Free-Standing-Lace-8-x10yd-Roll__B003PQTLGU
by tinfriend 03 May 2012
Thanks - will contact them & enquire if they have what I need!
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by babie 03 May 2012
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Sorry I tried to paste the full address - let try it in a new post.
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by moonwillow 03 May 2012
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I just look these bags up..What an interesting product..good to know in an emergency,my son in law works for a medical supply comp. I am going to ask him about them and try one just because..
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by kryztyna 03 May 2012
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Hi I have found this very interesting! Will keep a look out in Joburg. Please keep us posted on what you may find rest of the country, I am going to enquire at the medical suppliers. Hugs Christine, Johannesburg
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by caroldann 03 May 2012
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Hi, I just saw laundry bags mention for the first time when I ordered some patterns from Chantells' Creations. Maybe if you email her she can help you. She is in South Africa. I will try to post the link..Hugs..Carol
1 links:
[1] http://www.chantels-creations.com
www.chantels-creations.com
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by caroldann 03 May 2012
Doesn't look like it worked. Just go here.
http://www.chantells-creations.com
I forgot the 2nd l in chantell. Hugs..Carol
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by berny 03 May 2012
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Make sure they are completely soluble,
I have used them for lace and they were fine sometimes had to wash out
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by berny 03 May 2012
Hard to wash out
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by vlh 28 Nov 2013
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hi tinfriend,i know this is an old post but wondering,did you ever find the supplier of these water soluble bags? am in SA too.
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by Lilian0620 21 Jan 2014
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You can visit our website www.proudly.hk and contact us.