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How to stretch out shrunken crepe

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by debutanteclothing, Apr 22, 2021.

  1. debutanteclothing

    debutanteclothing VFG Board Member

    Hello everyone,

    Yesterday I scored an Ossie Clark "Judy" trouser set. In the wild! However, it was probably in the thrift store because someone washed it and shrunk it. It smells like laundry detergent. As it is, it has a 24' waist. Have any of you successfully stretched out loose weave "moss crepe" (that's what I've seen it described as). I'm thinking covered steamer and gently pull?

    Would love success stories.

    Sandra
     
    debutanteclothing, Apr 22, 2021
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  2. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    I would agree with steaming...sounds nice!
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Apr 22, 2021
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  3. GemGem

    GemGem Registered Guest

    ooohh, love me some vintage moss crepe by Ossie Clark. Please do post pics when you are ready.
     
    GemGem, Apr 22, 2021
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  4. debutanteclothing

    debutanteclothing VFG Board Member

    Will do. It was a crazy find.
     
    debutanteclothing, Apr 23, 2021
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  5. debutanteclothing

    debutanteclothing VFG Board Member

    Steam and pull? I'm skerd!
     
    debutanteclothing, Apr 23, 2021
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  6. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    CORRECTION PROCEDURE
    If shrinkage occurs, steam, stretch and dry crepe garment while in a stretched position. If flattening and stretching occurs, spray the fabric with a light mist of water and allow it to air dry. Usually, this will restore crepe to its original state. (from http://www.nca-i.com/crepe.html)

    I must admit, it sounds like a job for someone with 6 arms! Good luck!!
     
    denisebrain, Apr 23, 2021
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  7. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    Maybe an octopus :BAGUSE:?
     
    Midge, Apr 23, 2021
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  8. debutanteclothing

    debutanteclothing VFG Board Member

    Thank you Matthew! I’ll look that up
     
    debutanteclothing, Jul 23, 2021
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