[fhs-65] Re: Cat pillow

From: Donna Ferraro <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "donnakasch" for DMARC)
To: "fhs-65@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <fhs-65@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:41:47 -0500

Found this online for cleaning old delicate fabric:

In a large plastic tub, create a mild temperature bath of white vinegar, water
and Twenty Mule Team Borax. (Sometimes, I even add a drop of Ivory dish soap.)
Let fabric soak for 10 to 15 mins, then lightly wash fabrics by hand. Be sure
not to agitate the fibers too vigorously as sometimes this can cause tearing.

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From: Pam Raeder
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 3:25 PM
To: FHS-65@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [fhs-65] Re: Cat pillow

Oh, how special.  Stuffing--avoid cut up pantihose--remember when we used to do
that?  Avoid any foam rubber but the poly stuffing out there should work well.
As far as cleaning--with the satin and velveteen - two unique fabrics--not sure
I would dry clean either.  Just washing by hand may be ok--but it would need to
be pressed and that would be a problem.  I have never used the drycleaner stuff
that is put into the dryer---anyone out there try one of those kits?  Perhaps a
good airing out!

I would be interested in what you decide to do.  Have fun

Pam

From: fhs-65-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <fhs-65-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of
Marsha & Larry Ackerman <llamma2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 2:20 PM
To: FHS-65@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <FHS-65@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [fhs-65] Cat pillow

For the sewers in the group.  I am attaching a photo of a cat pillow my grandma
Cusick made for me when I was a kid.  The insides have turned crunchy and it
needs cleaning.  The red is satin and the blue velveteen.  I plan to remove the
stuffing, clean and restuff.  What is the best way to clean it?  I’m afraid a
dry cleaner might ruin it.  It’s about 60 years old.  Also, is there any type
of stuffing I should avoid?

- Marsha

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References:
- [fhs-65] Cat pillow
  - From: Marsha & Larry Ackerman
- [fhs-65] Re: Cat pillow
  - From: Pam Raeder

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