Epic haul. If the Closet Historian did collaborations it would be interesting to see her interpretation of some of those patterns, similar to the catalogues she shares, compared with how the actual pattern sews up
This is what I was thinking. It's inevitable that you'll get something on the 1 thing you don't want to, at least for me. I'm all about a cold water wash & hanging to dry
I'm right there with you on the sensory issues of store-bought petticoats. Most of them are so scratchy and unpleasant. It's so nice to make my own and have them be soft and comforting to wear with natural and silky fabrics. Also, I'm very hourglass-shaped so almost no full slips (or any non-Aline dresses) will ever fit me and I have to make all my own to fit my hips. I would definitely pre-wash the last fabric. I would put it in a lingerie bag and put it in the washing machine on delicate setting with cold water. Then I would machine dry it on delicate/low heat for maybe 15 minutes. That way you would shrink it a bit and soften it and then I would hang it to dry the rest of the way and iron it, then it will be ready to use, and can be washed in the future after you sew it up.
I really like the martini fabric, and also the one with the little elf lost among the flowers. And I just love the blue brocade that you show towards the end. I recently made a wearable mock-up from (please don’t laugh) a table cloth that had patterns in the fabric just like yours. To spruce it up I embroidered the outline of a few leaves in a lighter color and it really worked! But of course the fabric you got is a lot more precious than my thrifted cloth, so you will probably just wear it as is. Beautiful stash, thank you for sharing 😊
Prewash silk or not-I always prewash but it can change the hand. Cut off about a 6 inch square (pink or serge off edcges) and throw it in the washer...Seriously, may come out beautifully and even if it changes texture (sometime it feels a little sueded) you may like it better that way. Won't know unless you try. But there is something nice about having machine washable silk...
I would wash it in Woolite on gentle cycle using warm water. A bit of shrinkage will happen. Light air if you dry it. How I do silk and wool. I want more than dry cleaning or steam shrinkage. My weight fluctuates with my health and I can let things in or out or use a belt. I've been wearing the same clothes for the past 7-11 years and they are in good shape with weekly wear and laundering.
Fun plans! Looking forward to seeing what becomes of the fabrics. I just had a few days of super hauls. Large bags of many colors and patterns of stretchy fabrics for $8 a bag. Then several huge bolts, the 5 ft tall round ones for......sit down.....$4!!!!! YEHAW. I'm a bit overwhelmed but will "struggle" through. I finished sewing a reversible waistcoat and longer straight skirt out of vintage double knit yesterday. How's that sound for a yuck factor on the skin? LOL definitely will be wearing slips and long sleeves with those.
That first Hollywood pattern and that 70s pattern which was "i don't know why I like it but I do" were 2 of the 3 you picked up and I said "Oh! that's her" I really liked how you took the time to say why you liked each. Dvei is in the details.
Ooh I haven’t worked with silk before but if I had that fabric I would cut a small swatch and wash it. And then decide if you are okay with how the fabric turned out before washing the whole thing
Most likely with the really nice silk I would say don’t wash it and if you do get it dirty dry clean, sometimes it’s just worth it to have pieces that are dry clean only. Dress shields and a slip or cami will do well to keep it from accruing smells. If it’s absolutely a no go to dry clean then definitely test a swatch because sometimes silks lose their shine or structure when wet.
Try washing the dupioni swatch and seeing how it feels then. I bought some in hideous colors on clearance long ago. I used dye remover on them which made them good color wise and the feel and drape was massively different.
@@HaleyMarieVintage It is on your latest vintage pattern haul at around 4:35. If you decide that you would like to sell it I would love to buy it to make for my daughters wedding next year.
Definitely hand wash that silk I wash mine all the time. My SO once ran a silk chiffon scarf through the washer and dryer and it came out just fine. I feel like the fabric community at large has a tendency to say you should never wash silk, even though the only thing that really happens is any sizing/stiffener gets washed out. So yeah wash away!
That bow fabric 😍 I just can’t. It’s so cute!
love the martini fabric. fun video!
So many beautiful patterns! I can't wait to see them done!
All of the Hollywood patterns are 👌👌👌
Beautiful selection, I love the vintage bows fabric!
I so LOVE your energy in this video💕
Those striped silk taffetas are freaking gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you make next year with them as the colours are so vibrant.
Epic haul. If the Closet Historian did collaborations it would be interesting to see her interpretation of some of those patterns, similar to the catalogues she shares, compared with how the actual pattern sews up
Thanks for sharing! It’s fun to see everyone’s unique style in sewing, thanks for the tip about the organza as interfacing on silks.
That first capelet pattern? **Chef's Kiss**
treat your fabric the way you plan to treat your finished garment. So yeah, in the hand wash however you plan to wash seems wise.
This is what I was thinking. It's inevitable that you'll get something on the 1 thing you don't want to, at least for me. I'm all about a cold water wash & hanging to dry
Oh BTW love the commentary, mood fabrics is supposed to be all deadstock but 2nd hand all the way
I'm right there with you on the sensory issues of store-bought petticoats. Most of them are so scratchy and unpleasant. It's so nice to make my own and have them be soft and comforting to wear with natural and silky fabrics. Also, I'm very hourglass-shaped so almost no full slips (or any non-Aline dresses) will ever fit me and I have to make all my own to fit my hips.
I would definitely pre-wash the last fabric. I would put it in a lingerie bag and put it in the washing machine on delicate setting with cold water. Then I would machine dry it on delicate/low heat for maybe 15 minutes. That way you would shrink it a bit and soften it and then I would hang it to dry the rest of the way and iron it, then it will be ready to use, and can be washed in the future after you sew it up.
I really like the martini fabric, and also the one with the little elf lost among the flowers. And I just love the blue brocade that you show towards the end. I recently made a wearable mock-up from (please don’t laugh) a table cloth that had patterns in the fabric just like yours. To spruce it up I embroidered the outline of a few leaves in a lighter color and it really worked! But of course the fabric you got is a lot more precious than my thrifted cloth, so you will probably just wear it as is. Beautiful stash, thank you for sharing 😊
Prewash silk or not-I always prewash but it can change the hand. Cut off about a 6 inch square (pink or serge off edcges) and throw it in the washer...Seriously, may come out beautifully and even if it changes texture (sometime it feels a little sueded) you may like it better that way. Won't know unless you try. But there is something nice about having machine washable silk...
Such beautiful fabric and trims!!! So excited for your upcoming projects!!! ❤
I would wash it in Woolite on gentle cycle using warm water. A bit of shrinkage will happen. Light air if you dry it. How I do silk and wool. I want more than dry cleaning or steam shrinkage.
My weight fluctuates with my health and I can let things in or out or use a belt. I've been wearing the same clothes for the past 7-11 years and they are in good shape with weekly wear and laundering.
Fun plans! Looking forward to seeing what becomes of the fabrics. I just had a few days of super hauls. Large bags of many colors and patterns of stretchy fabrics for $8 a bag. Then several huge bolts, the 5 ft tall round ones for......sit down.....$4!!!!! YEHAW. I'm a bit overwhelmed but will "struggle" through. I finished sewing a reversible waistcoat and longer straight skirt out of vintage double knit yesterday. How's that sound for a yuck factor on the skin? LOL definitely will be wearing slips and long sleeves with those.
That first Hollywood pattern and that 70s pattern which was "i don't know why I like it but I do" were 2 of the 3 you picked up and I said "Oh! that's her" I really liked how you took the time to say why you liked each. Dvei is in the details.
Ooh I haven’t worked with silk before but if I had that fabric I would cut a small swatch and wash it. And then decide if you are okay with how the fabric turned out before washing the whole thing
Try a swatch in whatever products you use in hot water.
Test a swatch or a 10 cm/4" length to see how the fabric responds to hand washing. This is your safest option.
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Most likely with the really nice silk I would say don’t wash it and if you do get it dirty dry clean, sometimes it’s just worth it to have pieces that are dry clean only. Dress shields and a slip or cami will do well to keep it from accruing smells. If it’s absolutely a no go to dry clean then definitely test a swatch because sometimes silks lose their shine or structure when wet.
Try washing the dupioni swatch and seeing how it feels then. I bought some in hideous colors on clearance long ago. I used dye remover on them which made them good color wise and the feel and drape was massively different.
I love all of the patterns!
My favorite is the Simplicity gown. Do you mind sharing the pattern number? I couldn't see the whole number ❤
I'm not sure which one you're referring to, there are two gowns from Simplicity!
@@HaleyMarieVintage It is on your latest vintage pattern haul at around 4:35. If you decide that you would like to sell it I would love to buy it to make for my daughters wedding next year.
It has a maroon long gown and looks like Simplicity 35..?
the pattern number is Simplicity 3568! I have no plans to sell this one anytime soon.
Thank You!
I would wash a small scrap of it to fined out what happens, but if it is silk it should be fine. Best not to wash the whole thing.
Definitely hand wash that silk I wash mine all the time. My SO once ran a silk chiffon scarf through the washer and dryer and it came out just fine. I feel like the fabric community at large has a tendency to say you should never wash silk, even though the only thing that really happens is any sizing/stiffener gets washed out. So yeah wash away!
If you dont want the suit i would buy it from you.