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Post by jwugg on Mar 8, 2017 10:41:45 GMT
Zed, I'll happily send you some pieces of sari to use at the well being centre, or for your own stash. (it's sari's I have, not the threads). Just message me your address if you'd like some ....
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Post by zed on Mar 8, 2017 10:56:17 GMT
Oh wow, that's really kind Jill, thank you! They'll be stoked!
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Post by tracey on Mar 26, 2017 7:31:59 GMT
My friend has picked up a childs sari/tunic from a charity shop, a lovely purple/blue. I was wondering if there are ways you can identify if it is silk. We can clearly see the weave is horizontal and vertical, is this any indicator? Have not had chance to play with it yet.
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Post by felicity on Mar 26, 2017 8:05:54 GMT
Often you could tell by the feel of the fabric, just touching and looking through, but there is no guarantee. I know the only way to check - to burn a small piece and look at the ash. If it's synthetic (polyester) there will be tiny hard balls of melted synthetic in it. If the fabric is not pure silk but a blend with natural material (say cotton) this method will not help, only with synthetics.
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Post by tracey on Mar 26, 2017 11:13:34 GMT
Wow Galina, that is fascinating! I may consider this, or as I only have a half share in it, I got the front and an arm!, I may just try felting it. Thanks for that, very interesting.
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Post by tracey on Mar 26, 2017 14:14:11 GMT
Galina, I burned a little of the sari, and the ash was total dust, no hard bits at all.
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Post by felicity on Mar 26, 2017 14:38:42 GMT
Congratulations, no synthetic then ! May be cotton blend still, but it will felt nevertheless, I'm sure.
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Post by tracey on Mar 26, 2017 18:33:27 GMT
Yes I will definitely create something with that this week. Thanks for the knowledge, first class, lovely to learn new things.
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