I'm one of those folks who often washes things by hand that tell you to
dry clean - when they're 100% polyester, linen, and usually rayon and
silk (depends on how daring I feel with that one, as it varies a lot).
I just bought a "nice dress" that is 75% rayon, 25% polyester. It says
"dry clean only, short cycle" but also says "light steam, light press".
I'm guessing that I could probably get away with washing this also (hey,
I've got "allergy skin" - the fewer chemicals up against it the
better)... but wanted to ask this group if anyone's tried washing that
combination with decent results before... as I'm feeling nervous about
the combo. My *guess* is that the polyester is mostly in the design of
the fabric, not in the general weave... it's jacquard-ish "leaf "
patterned slightly shinier than the matte black of the rest of the material.
Anyone out there able to say either "probably ok" or "definitely
don't"? It was under $100, but more than I'd really like to throw out
by totally messing it up before wearing.
Fingers crossed!
-Liz (hey, I never run into this when doing costuming - I wash the heck
of the material before I sew it - but no time to manage to make
something before I need it in March)
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