Need advice - 100 year old silk from China
10-13-2011, 03:43 PM
#51
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My suggestion is - if she truly wants a quilt made for her 4 year old son, then I would strengthen the silk by ironing fusible interfacing onto the quilt squares ( the kind you would use on clothing) I would use the lighter brand. If you suggest this to the lady, and explain the problem, she might supply it, anyway, it's what I would do. However I can't imagine a four year old dragging around a quilt made of 100 year old silk. What a shame!!
10-13-2011, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
oh my....no way will that hold up to wear and use...let alone Laundry! and for a child???...I nearly fainted...
try to explain to her the fragile state of silk and how it must be cared for. Perhaps you can make her a special wall hanging from it or something..But please NOT a childs quilt!
the water damage with black spots..the spots are from mold.
you might also do some research online about the care of vintage silk.
try to explain to her the fragile state of silk and how it must be cared for. Perhaps you can make her a special wall hanging from it or something..But please NOT a childs quilt!
the water damage with black spots..the spots are from mold.
you might also do some research online about the care of vintage silk.
Eeegads, please not a child's quilt!!!
PS the silk is luscious!!!
PPS Whoops, I thought it was for a girl, my bad!
10-13-2011, 04:12 PM
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If I stand correct, silk is very vulnerable to breakdown especially from light so it might be best to do a little more research on how to preserve it and use it in a way it can be enjoyed and still preserved. It is beautiful.
10-13-2011, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by countryone77
I agree with the rest, this garment is too fragile and precious to cut up for a child's quilt.
One possibility would be to take pictures of portions of the garment and print them on an injket fabric sheet. For a child, cotton would probably be best, but silk could also be used. Here are some that I quickly found -- I'm sure that there are many others ...
http://www.electricquilt.com/Shop/Printing/Fabric.asp
http://www.dharmatrading.com/info/ijf.html
http://www.jacquardproducts.com/prod...nkjet/habotai/
http://www.dickblick.com/products/ja...ckw=64929-1000
One possibility would be to take pictures of portions of the garment and print them on an injket fabric sheet. For a child, cotton would probably be best, but silk could also be used. Here are some that I quickly found -- I'm sure that there are many others ...
http://www.electricquilt.com/Shop/Printing/Fabric.asp
http://www.dharmatrading.com/info/ijf.html
http://www.jacquardproducts.com/prod...nkjet/habotai/
http://www.dickblick.com/products/ja...ckw=64929-1000
10-13-2011, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
oh my....no way will that hold up to wear and use...let alone Laundry! and for a child???...I nearly fainted...
try to explain to her the fragile state of silk and how it must be cared for. Perhaps you can make her a special wall hanging from it or something..But please NOT a childs quilt!
the water damage with black spots..the spots are from mold.
you might also do some research online about the care of vintage silk.
try to explain to her the fragile state of silk and how it must be cared for. Perhaps you can make her a special wall hanging from it or something..But please NOT a childs quilt!
the water damage with black spots..the spots are from mold.
you might also do some research online about the care of vintage silk.
I wish you luck with her choices and decisions. Me, I would have the dress professionally mounted and display it. It is to wonderful a family heirloom.
10-13-2011, 04:42 PM
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Definitely not meant for a childs bed quilt. Here is what I would do. make a wall hanging from the silk and mimic the colors and pattern in a cotton quilt for the child. Do some simple applique to reproduce one of the flowers in the center of the quilt. The child will have both to love.
what a wonderful memory. :thumbup:
what a wonderful memory. :thumbup:
10-13-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by barny
The fabric is just beautiful. If she should put something behind glass, mention to her glass has tons of acid in it and will eat the fabric up.
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.co...d=silk+storage
10-13-2011, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 1000projects
Originally Posted by barny
The fabric is just beautiful. If she should put something behind glass, mention to her glass has tons of acid in it and will eat the fabric up.
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