Mucked it up
After spending a number of hours embroidering and crocheting a name tag for Sew It Together and patting myself on the back extensively over my own brilliance I gave it a final press with the iron to properly affix it to its stiffening and backing. And I scorched it. So I soaked it in cold water hoping to remove the scorch marks. Now the red cotton has run. I’ve stuffed it up and have to do it all again. Which means a trip to the shops to get some more embroidery floss as well. Not Happy Jan!
See, I do share my disasters as well as my successes.
Feeling your pain, what a nuisance.
Oh no! Hope it’s salvageable.
I’m feeling for your Lara. I don’t think you are ever happy with something after its messed up. grrrr. I did a similar thing at christmas and melted a ribbon on my stitchery. I hope you have time to do it again x
Can the whole she-bang be DYED?
Dang! How very frustrating 🙁
Can you soak it in some water with some of that dye remover stuff (can’t think of it’s name, is it Dylon?).
How frustrating to have all your hard work go to waste!
AAAAARRRRRGGGGHH! Insert all sorts of swearings out of ear shot of small people. I know that scorched experience well. AAARRRGGHHH!
Oh no! Thanks for sharing, it’s good to know I’m not the only one who has to completely re-do projects!
Argh Lara I feel your pain! But I’m sure your next one will be just as gorgeous!
ouch ooouuuch! white vinegar helps with the scorch. but dont have any ideas for the bleeding red.
So sorry, so frustrating!! I think that we have all been there, and can feel your pain! I am sure your label will be just wonderful!
Carbona Color Run Remover is amazing stuff for removing color runs. The instructions say not to use it on color items, but I have with some success. It will, however, lighten the color in any items where the dye is not completely fast. If you have scraps of the same material that you want to remove the color run from, you can test it before risking the finished item–always recommended.