WASH Finished Cross Stitch Project | How to Cross Stitch Tutorial for Beginners Flosstube
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ม.ค. 2025
- A quick, simple step-by-step demonstration of cleaning a complete cross stitch project or any hand embroidery work, preparing it ultimately for framing or finishing in a hoop.
💙 TIME STAMPS
0:29 Materials
0:53 Wash in bowl
2:15 Let Soak
2:22 Rinse
2:38 Roll in towel
3:41 Smooth Out
3:50 Let Dry
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First this is the first video I have seen of yours and I don’t know how long you have been stitching but there are somethings you need to tell your viewers. First is you need to use colorfast threads to wash your stitching if you wash as you have demonstrated. Using warm water and that much soap will cause the dyes in the threads to run if they are not colorfast. Two, use minimal soap. Any soap will leave residue in your finished project if you use too much it will cause problems of discoloration in the fabric years to come. I know from experience. Your video was pleasant to watch I just worry that inexperienced stitchers may ruin their project not knowing the information I have said.
Ok this is your first video I've seen and I'm totally following because of that pattern 🤣 I've been thinking of doing one as a present for a friend that says "ew, people" 🤣
That's hilarious! Would love to see it if you make it :D
Nice video! I always seem to want to "put off" the finishing (washing, framing, etc) and let the piece sit for a long time before I get back to that. I did not realize that putting them away without at least washing them first can damage the fabric. Thanks!
Beth Field, me too!! I’m always to excited to move on to the next one right away.
It takes years for the discoloration to happen, so don’t sweat it too much (see what I did there? lol I’m a dork 🤓)
@@NotoriousNeedleYou're a little Rebel.
@@carolecook1116 HAHA! Maybe a little .... 😉
Aw, nice of you to say
What kind of soap do you use? Dish soap? Laundry detergent?
Sorry I didn't see this comment sooner! I use Dawn dish soap and I look for the clear version - no dyes. It's concentrated to a little goes a long way.
Thank you for this!! Very helpful and straight to the point.
Glad it was helpful!
Great Demo - very helpful !
This video was very helpful - thanks!
Great video! What kind of soap are you using? The Amazon link in the description isn’t working for me, maybe because I am in Canada
Hi Teegan, my newest recommendation is Dawn Ultra Free and Gentle. It has no dyes and no perfumes - which is the important part if you can't find Dawn brand specifically.
trying to finish a project that i need to take on the plane as a gift and definitely tight on time. how long do you find the pieces usually take to dry? overnight / all day, or just a few hours sometimes ? thanks :)
I’d give it at least overnight, you can use a hairdryer on cool if you have damp spots next day :)
I usually leave it overnight. The longest I’ve checked was 4 hours and it still wasn’t completely dry. I live in a very humid climate, so some places might take less time.
am i able to do this even if the aida is black and has grey/white thread? or will it not be effective?
I'm assuming you're asking if the colors will bleed? That depends on your fabric and floss. If it is labeled as "colorfast", then the colors will not bleed. Check the care instructions that came with them.
Can you wash b4 starting to get out creases ?? Thanks
Yes, you can (follow the instructions from the manufacturer)
But I find it’s not really useful since I create new creases from my hoop and my hands as I stitch.
@@NotoriousNeedle so you think just stitch n than wash out the creases made from stitching n from being old n folded up ..?
@@kathbiddle-dutton7069 That’s how I usually do it. You could try both ways and see what you like better.
@@NotoriousNeedle thanks 😊
I have a 18-year-old project that I have just found the missing pattern for the only problem is that being in storage for so long it has some dark marks on the fabric and has yellowed over the years. Any tips on an aged project that should be white. I love the video!
Hi D - unfortunately, I’ve never been able to fully remove the yellowed stains on older textiles. I have been able to reduce the yellowing with washing using Woolite. (Make sure the fabric and floss are colorfast before washing.)
A quick Google search came up with a product called “retro clean”, but I’ve never tried it.
Wish I had better news for you. Prevention really is the best way to go, and I know that doesn’t help you now.
Best of luck and let me know if you were able to get the stains out.
Thanks for the video!
The link to the soap you used produced a not found message. Do you have a preferred brand or kind of soap?
Sorry about that! I guess they changed it. Any clear dish soap will work. You could probably use a non-clear soap like Dawn and it would work fine. You need a gentle degreaser.
Can I wash an unfinished project? I want to continue and finish it but it's too dirty, it bothers me. And do I just air dry? Thank you!
Yes, you can wash an unfinished project. :) The most important thing to know is if the threads and the fabric are colorfast. Follow the washing instructions from the manufacturer. If it's stitched on a starched fabric (aida is usually starched), it will change the stiffness and feel of the fabric to something softer.
Hi is starching and washing the same??
Hi Kamlesh! Starching and washing aren’t the same.
Starching refers to adding starch to fabric. It’s a chemical treatment that makes the fabric more stiff. Aida fabric often comes starched to make it easier to stitch on.
Washing the fabric will remove the starch and (hopefully) any dirt or stains. If the fabric was starched, washing it will make it softer.
Hand-dyed fabric is usually not starched, and is pretty soft. Any starch is removed because the fabric is usually washed before the dyeing process to help it take the dye better.
Does that help explain it?
Can I use dish soap like dawn as soap?
Yes! A gentle dish soap like Dawn is a great choice because it is a liquid degreaser. Liquid dish soap is concentrated, so you only need a couple of drops, literally! And remember to rinse it off after soaking to help remove and soapy residue.
@@NotoriousNeedle ok, thank you!
What kind of soap?
Any clear, liquid dish soap will work. Most ppl use Dawn.
does the soap matter?
A bit. Most liquid soap will work because almost all are degreasers. Try not to get anything too concentrated - I’ve had the color of the soap slightly change the color of my fabric.
@@NotoriousNeedle what about hand soap?
@@Starbeam1979 It depends on the soap and how you apply it. If you have a plain soap and lather it on your hands first before washing your project, it could work.
If you have a green soap and rub it all over your wet project, that's going to be hard to rinse out.
A little bit of liquid soap squirted and swirled into a small bowl of water is much easier.
@@NotoriousNeedle Thanks.
Have you ever had the thread fade into your cross stitch after you wash it
Do you mean have the color from the thread bleed into other threads or fabric?
Yes, I have. But I’ve learned to use colorfast threads (usually DMC) and fabric, and so that’s not an issue.
Always best fo check the washing and care instructions first.
How to remove pencil marks on aida cloth?
Hi Francis, the best way to remove pencil marks is if you used pencils designed specifically for writing on fabric.
But if you used a regular pencil, start by
erasing the marks as best you can with a brand new, soft pencil eraser. The little pink eraser on the back of the pencil will be too hard.
Apply a stain remover directly to the pencil stain, following the instructions in the stain remover.
Throw it in the wash. (Follow the directions on the fabric for washing)
Don’t put Aida through the dryer because it’s cotton and will shrink.
Good luck!!
@@NotoriousNeedle thanks and I also want to know if what do you prefer for a stain remover?
@@francisballecer9432 I use a Tide pen most of the time.
@@NotoriousNeedle thanks for the help. I will try tide pen.
My grandma made a lap quilt for me it needed to be washed. Needless to say the red bleed. I have been wanting to do a baby quilt but dont want to waste my time because I'm worried that it will get ruined after washing any suggestions to keep that from happening. It was a kit and she used the thread provided should I buy a better brand or is it what my mom used to wash it.
Devastating, so sorry about your grandma's quilt! This can happen when we buy kits and we aren't sure where the materials were made. The companies of the kits may use cheaper materials to keep the cost of the kit down.
I found this article specifically about fixing color-bleeding in quilts. Maybe you can rescue it! suzyquilts.com/fix-fabric-bleeds/
Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening with the baby quilt and other projects you want to do.
First, use only materials that are "colorfast" when you can. This means that the process used to dye the fabrics and threads actually holds the color in place, and will not bleed. Even the reds. I don't know much about quilting threads, but for cross stitch, I use DMC embroidery floss for this reason. If you're unsure, ask the maker, or Google the manufacturer with the word "colorfast" and you'll usually get several results. You can even ask for help if you're buying threads or fabric at a craft store. (Hint - Ask the clerk who cuts the bolts of fabric - I find they're more knowledgeable in this arena.)
Second, test your materials before stitching. Throw a couple of small pieces together in hot water with mild soap and see what happens. Hopefully, nothing!
Third, pre-wash your materials. This will get the "bleed" out before you use them in your project and will help reduce or eliminate damage after you've spent all your time on that lovely creation. Check the manufacturer's instructions before washing so you don't damage your materials.
Last, never, ever use hot water to wash your finished project - unless you've test the materials first. Heat is used in most processes to dye textiles. So that later, hot water can release the dye to be re-absorbed by other fabrics and threads. Also, a lot of textiles will shrink in hot water.
Hope that helps!!
This is a GREAT question - I think I'm going to use it to create a little article on my blog to help other stitchers, too. Thank you!
@@NotoriousNeedle thanks it all the information was very helpful. It was red thread that bleed. I think if I get a kit I will get it without the thread and buy my own.
does this work for stamped Cross Stitch?
You should follow the directions that come with your stamped cross stitch kit. Different materials need different types of care.
Does the needle fade when sewn from anchor thread and washed at the end?
I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean "Does the needle fade".
Can I soak it with hot water to remove the printing pattern?
Hi Kam! I think you’re talking about either gridded fabric or stamped cross stitch with the pattern printed on the fabric. For that purpose, you should follow the directions for the product (gridding pen or pencil, or the pattern).
Usually, that is more than enough to also remove any oils from the hands.
This is aida?
Yes, this is 14ct Aida cloth.
Why make a cross stitch with a bad word?
Why not?