Laundry Instructions

Hand washing is NOT the most convenient method in modern life although it is the gentlest way to care for our favourite fibers. I've always washed my favourite things on delicate, in cold water, and hung them to dry for the best longevity of colour and construction (this method is also much better for the environment!) Below you will find specific washing instructions for the menagerie of crafts that I make.

QUALITY CRAFTSPEOPLESHIP

TIE DYE

Your Craft Menagerie hand dyed garment has already been laundered with a detergent that hinders the colours from bleeding into each other as well as a biodegradable fabric softener to remove the rigidity that soda ash can sometimes leave behind. That being said, its best to wash your colourful tie dyed items with other equally as colourful clothing.

MACHINE WASH COLD

DRY LOW HEAT

DO NOT BLEACH!

CROSS STITCH HAND TOWEL

These are the washing instructions that were on the tag of your Vintage Charles Craft hand towel:

"Hand wash in luke warm water with a mild liquid soap. Rinse in cold water. Let dry flat."

I would recommend wringing it a bit to help the drying process and then fluffing it up a little in the dryer before it's completely dry. Then I would say it would be a good idea to iron the stitched area for the best look when you re-hang it.

In all honestly this is a pretty good example of function VS fashion....

HAND WOVENS

I have done my best to ensure that my weave was tied off properly so as not to unravel. The warp used to weave the rags is made of 100% cotton and WILL shrink if you wash your item in hot water & use heat in the dryer. If you have an air only tumble option on your dryer, that will work.

Not using heated water or a dryer is using less energy and will save you money! Your hand woven item should last a very long time.

MACHINE WASH COLD

HANG/LAY FLAT TO DRY

DO NOT BLEACH

CROCHETED ITEMS

HAND WASH COLD

LAY FLAT TO DRY

CROSS STITCH HOOP

Life happens and we all shed skin cells. The first step in cleaning your Crass Stitch should be vacuuming. Cover the end of your vacuum hose with a piece of nylon stocking or light mesh (cheesecloth). Starting on the front of the piece, vacuum slowly by keeping the nozzle just above the piece. If the piece is still dirty or has strong odours, you will need to clean it. Success can be acquired by using an old tooth brush lightly dampened with a small amount of hand soap if you need but be careful of the areas stitched by the floss as sometimes the colours may run. After a light rinse press the face down into a towel to absorb all water and dry with a hair dryer. It may need to be pressed afterward or steamed with a garment steamer so there are no ripples in the fabric and the Aida cloth stays flat and tight. Do not put pressure on the front while cleaning as this may stretch the fabric and cause indentations.