cegates Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yes, that's what I said - scorch marks. On a customer quilt.... light pink. I got a little carried away in trying to steam out a very full and wonky corner and lightly scorched the fabric. I did an Internet search and got solutions involving peroxide or vinegar. Has anyone tried either of these remedies? Any other suggestions (other than a brain transplant, or perhaps a new line of business for me)? Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Oh no….I am sorry that happened, I too am looking forward to seeing what to do…..(I scorched a favorite blouse)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 By the way, these things sometimes happen…I actually snipped a hole in a customer quilt while trimming threads….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aithne Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'd be very careful. You don't want to damage the fabric any more than it already is. Can you replace that section, applique something over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yes, I have successfully used white vinegar. It's been years ago, but it worked well with no further damage to the fabric. Follow the internet directions, watch your iron temperature, and best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cegates Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Vickie - just wanted to make sure I understand your reply....You iron clothes???? What????? Zora - thank you, I will try that first. I was worried about fading the color with hydrogen peroxide. It is not in a place that could be easily covered or replaced. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 It was only a blouse, a white one and I scorched the corner of the collar…and that was last fall when I was living in an apt and had nothing but time on my hands….I remember those days, iron something to wear, go shopping…read….not my schedule anymore!!!! And I did enjoy it while it lasted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I like those light weight cotton shirts that you can scrunch or twist up to dry. NO ironing required! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I tried peroxide on a scorch mark…it did nothing at all. This won't help you in the case of your customer quilt but I made my first whole cloth and EVERYTHING went wrong. I bled on it, I scorched it, the pencil I used to mark it would NOT come out. I wound up dyeing the ivory quilt three times until a PURPLE color finally covered all the boo boos. I named the quilt "Long Journey to Deep Purple". What a learning experience! My fingers are crossed that the vinegar will work for you. Nancy in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Did you use starch when you were steaming out the fullness? If you did, the scorch mark may be starch and will wash out. Hoping that's the case for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Oh good thought Linda! You are absolutely right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloar Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I had marks from Magic Spray Sizing, not exactly starch but still left marks when I was ironing. I dabbed them with a wet washcloth and Dial Clear Liquid Hand Soap. Came right out. Then I went back with just water to remove the soap, let dry and all was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Please let us know how you get this out as I'm sure it is somewhere in my future. LOL And you WILL succeed in removing the marks. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I used peroxide to remove scorch marks on a linen wall hanging that I had made and was successful in removing the marks. The linen was white so there was no discoloration from the peroxide, but there may be if peroxide is used on a colored fabric. Good luck, and let us know what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cegates Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I tried the white vinegar first and it did not have any effect that I could tell. Then went to the hydrogen peroxide. Per internet instructions, I wet a scrap of fabric with the peroxide, laid it over the scorch mark, then ironed it with the iron at a medium setting. I did this 5 times, with the mark getting fainter each time. Right now the mark is barely noticeable, and the color of the fabric is just beginning to fade, so I will stop. I really don't think you will be able to see if after the quilt is washed. I may work on it one more time with regular clothes detergent just to make sure I have gotten as much out as possible. So, it seems that the peroxide method will work, but I sure wouldn't use it on a dark fabric. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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