*
I just bought a rayon dress and I need to wash it. There is a stain I need to get out, but I need the dress for tonight. Any ideas?
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider
Get instant access to hundreds of videos, tutorials, projects, and more.
Start Your Free TrialAlready an Insider? Log in
Threads Insider Exclusives
View All-
Dream Trench Coat, Part 2: Flat Lining with Self-Bound Seams
-
Dream Trench Coat, Part 1: Planning & Pattern Adjustments
-
How to Add Pockets in French Seams
-
Designer Blazer: Add Straps that Wrap and Tie in Back
-
Sew a Pleated Chiffon Skirt
-
Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2
-
How to Match Prints
-
Choose a Shirtdress Design for Your Style
-
A Pro’s Techniques for Sewing a Shirtdress
-
How to Fine-tune a Dolman Sleeve Pattern
-
6 Helpful Sewing Machine Features for Making Your Own Lingerie
-
I Want to Get Into Bra Making. Where Do I Start?
-
Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 1
-
Add Velvety Embroidery to Any Garment
-
How to Construct a Waistcoat
-
What Makes a Pattern Good
Highlights
-
Sign up for the Threads eletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.See all newsletters -
Sponsored Content
Where to Buy
-
-
-
-
Replies
*
I think it depends on the Rayon. I have safely washed woven rayon with a "cottony " feel for years in my machine. If you want the surface to stay smooth , hand wash in cool water, roll the dress in a towel to absorb most of the moisture and hang on a padded hanger.
I have been less sucessful with rayon knits. I have a lovely Eileen Fisher sleeveless black dress that I nearly ruined by hand washing (AAARRRGGGHHH!!!). It shrank dramatically. Actually, I salvaged it with careful blocking and much cursing.
My daughter and I have been machine washing our rayon/lycra pants and hanging them to dry - to no ill effect.
Often snapping the garment into shape while it is still damp works wonders, as it does with hand washing silks.
Good luck! I know my advice is a day late, but maybe it can save you future drycleaning bills.
This post is archived.