My NOS apron now has water stains after an ironing incident - help!

[TinTrunk]

This NOS apron was perfect but it had really hard creases from years of storage. So I ironed it but neglected to turn off the steam button. During the ironing the iron spat some drops of hot water out that left a few small but noticeable marks.

Which you can't see in this picture but this is just to give you an idea of it:

How can an apron get water stains??

So my dilemma is: should I just wash the thing and iron it while damp to see if that cures it?

There is a paper label on one of the pockets but fortunately its only pinned on and could be removed and replaced. But I might lose the original finish that I think the apron has - the pockets have a glazed finish, for example, and I remember washing a 50s cotton scarf/hat thing and it losing its glaze.

Also, would it no longer be NOS if I launder it and replace the paper label?

I'm not sure what the fabric content is. Its a fairly heavyweight stiff fabric that might possibly be a dull finish rayon, or it could be cotton.

Any input most humbly and gratefully received!

:clueless:

Sarah

 

[cactusandcattails]

I would do exactly what you said, wash and iron very slightly damp.

Very cute apron!

 

[joules]

It looks so crispy, and I adore that cactus print on the chintz pockets. Les sigh, agree with Brenda.

 

[missproper]

I would say its still NOS as long as you mention in the listing that you did launder to freshen it up.

 

[TinTrunk]

Thank you so much Brenda, Joules and Angela!

I'll risk a lukewarm handwash, and will report back to let you know if it worked or not. Cross your fingers for me!

Sarah

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Agree: I almost always wash NOS as the benefits from removing the years of dust outweigh the "less newness". I always tell customers that I do this and they seem to appreciate it.

Nicole