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Sapphire · 10-05-2005, 11:00 PM

So since I need advice, I figured I'd put it in a thread that could actually last.

Post your ridiculously mundane questions, answers, tidbits and advice.

Here's mine -

I have a lovely Indian/Moroccan themed shirt with beautiful stitching around the neckline. Problem is, the "edges" of the neckline are very scratchy and so I can't wear the shirt. I've washed it several times in fabric softener - no luck. I can't remove the stitching, it's part of the overall design. To do so would ruin the shirt. And unfortunately, the scratchy part is in the front, not in the back where I could hide tape or whatever under my hair.

If you have any suggestions for how I can fix this, I'd appreciate it.

priceyfatprude · 10-05-2005, 11:47 PM

2 parts water
1 part downy

in a bucket

soak shirt in bucket for 2-3 days.

Nichole_Richie · 10-05-2005, 11:51 PM

What was I thinking?

madasacutsnake · 10-06-2005, 12:37 AM

Fuller's Earth

Follow the instructions.

Regards,

Linen Queen.

Frieda · 10-06-2005, 04:39 AM

um, where a turtleneck shirt under it?

Zeismyhero · 10-06-2005, 02:54 PM

Post a photo of the shirt!

dinzdale · 10-06-2005, 03:25 PM

Or without the shirt

Sapphire · 10-06-2005, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeismyhero

Post a photo of the shirt!

This is as close as I can find to it -

The difference is, this shirt has fabric between where the stitching ends and the seam of the neckline. The shirt I have, the stitching goes all the way out to the neckline and is actually used to create the seam of the neckline.

Madasacutsnake - what is "fuller's earth"?

PFP - I'll set that up tomorrow.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone - yes, Dinz, even you and your LEWD suggestion.

xfox · 10-07-2005, 12:03 AM

How about a soft silk scarf as a lining? Probably look weird, but maybe an old one, sewn in would work?

karma_queen · 10-07-2005, 06:03 AM

sapphire - that's an indian top which is part of a trousers, long top and scarf set called a salwaar kameez. indian women wear it as an alternative to a sari, and children wear it until they're old enough to wear a sari (i think that's when they get married, though i may be wrong).

just a random bit of information, especially as xfox suggested a scarf - that would be v authentic

glasshouse · 10-07-2005, 07:58 AM

A scarf is a fab idea. My instant reaction was "sew some lining in!". If you found thread the exact color of the shirt you could sew it in between the embroidering and at most it would accent that stitching. Then you could tell us how the thread worked on the thread.

My mundane question:
How do you get crickets out from under your fridge (without destroying the fridge or impairing its ability to function) so that you can kill them because they are echoing in your small, boxy studio that is a converted garage?

Frieda · 10-07-2005, 09:05 AM

one of these on a stick

madasacutsnake · 10-07-2005, 09:09 PM

fuller's earth

mineral substance characterized by the property of absorbing basic colors and removing them from oils. It is composed mainly of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia, and water, in extremely variable proportions, and is generally classified as a sedimentary clay . In color it may be whitish, buff, brown, green, olive, or blue. It is semiplastic or nonplastic and may or may not disintegrate easily in water. It was originally used in the fulling of wool to remove oil and grease but is now used chiefly in bleaching and clarifying petroleum and secondarily in refining edible oils. Fuller's earth is mined in many parts of the United States, Georgia and Florida being the leading producers, and in England near Reigate, Nutfield, and Bath. Before it can be used, it has to be crushed and dried.

You should be able to buy a bag of it at a chemist or health food store.

10-05-2005, 11:00 PM	#1
Sapphire Hippy Chick Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast crease of the mitten Posts: 92	Ridiculously mundane So since I need advice, I figured I'd put it in a thread that could actually last. Post your ridiculously mundane questions, answers, tidbits and advice. Here's mine - I have a lovely Indian/Moroccan themed shirt with beautiful stitching around the neckline. Problem is, the "edges" of the neckline are very scratchy and so I can't wear the shirt. I've washed it several times in fabric softener - no luck. I can't remove the stitching, it's part of the overall design. To do so would ruin the shirt. And unfortunately, the scratchy part is in the front, not in the back where I could hide tape or whatever under my hair. If you have any suggestions for how I can fix this, I'd appreciate it. __________________ Thou art God. Do you grok?

10-05-2005, 11:47 PM	#2
priceyfatprude girthy pickles Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: under your desk Posts: 9,313	2 parts water 1 part downy in a bucket soak shirt in bucket for 2-3 days. __________________ "We like your board's features...but don't care about it's people"

10-05-2005, 11:51 PM	#3
Nichole_Richie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7	What was I thinking? __________________ Lap dog

10-06-2005, 12:37 AM	#4
madasacutsnake no more nice girl Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,054	Fuller's Earth Follow the instructions. Regards, Linen Queen. __________________ He really shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all.

10-06-2005, 04:39 AM	#5
Frieda in limbo Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 19,503	um, where a turtleneck shirt under it? __________________ zoek waar je wil, maar het zit in jezelf oh yeah

10-06-2005, 02:54 PM	#6
Zeismyhero Happy just to dance w/you Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Standing right behind you... Posts: 353	Post a photo of the shirt!

10-06-2005, 03:25 PM	#7
dinzdale King of the špatnýs Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: was that dog Posts: 9,411	Or without the shirt

10-07-2005, 12:03 AM	#9
xfox slightly effective Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: >>> Posts: 2,404	How about a soft silk scarf as a lining? Probably look weird, but maybe an old one, sewn in would work?

10-07-2005, 06:03 AM	#10
karma_queen Minx Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brighton, darling! Posts: 1,046	sapphire - that's an indian top which is part of a trousers, long top and scarf set called a salwaar kameez. indian women wear it as an alternative to a sari, and children wear it until they're old enough to wear a sari (i think that's when they get married, though i may be wrong). just a random bit of information, especially as xfox suggested a scarf - that would be v authentic

10-07-2005, 07:58 AM	#11
glasshouse frustrated frustule Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: An island in the deep blue pacific. Posts: 165	A scarf is a fab idea. My instant reaction was "sew some lining in!". If you found thread the exact color of the shirt you could sew it in between the embroidering and at most it would accent that stitching. Then you could tell us how the thread worked on the thread. My mundane question: How do you get crickets out from under your fridge (without destroying the fridge or impairing its ability to function) so that you can kill them because they are echoing in your small, boxy studio that is a converted garage?

10-07-2005, 09:05 AM	#12
Frieda in limbo Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 19,503	one of these on a stick __________________ zoek waar je wil, maar het zit in jezelf oh yeah

10-07-2005, 09:09 PM	#13
madasacutsnake no more nice girl Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,054	fuller's earth mineral substance characterized by the property of absorbing basic colors and removing them from oils. It is composed mainly of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia, and water, in extremely variable proportions, and is generally classified as a sedimentary clay . In color it may be whitish, buff, brown, green, olive, or blue. It is semiplastic or nonplastic and may or may not disintegrate easily in water. It was originally used in the fulling of wool to remove oil and grease but is now used chiefly in bleaching and clarifying petroleum and secondarily in refining edible oils. Fuller's earth is mined in many parts of the United States, Georgia and Florida being the leading producers, and in England near Reigate, Nutfield, and Bath. Before it can be used, it has to be crushed and dried. You should be able to buy a bag of it at a chemist or health food store. __________________ He really shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all.

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