Help red and white material smearing, how do I make it stop ?

[dawn27]

OK so Now Im just Mad . . .PREWASH Everything, Good 2 Know . . . .

I assume on gentle wash, correct ?

Do I need to run a base stitch along the edges before washing ?

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by dawn27

OK so Now Im just Mad . . .PREWASH Everything, Good 2 Know . . . .

I assume on gentle wash, correct ?

Do I need to run a base stitch along the edges before washing ?

yes, if you don't run a seam it normally will be a disaster of shreds
but I don't wash anything first since I have never washed any of Lola's clothes.

[Verbena]

Yes I would run a stitch around the edges if you think it may fray. Also wash things separate.

[dawn27]

OMG went downstairs to put some of my material in the wash and found both sinks backed up and full of water. Thank goodness there were two sinks or I would of had one hell of a mess on m hands.

I just spent the last hour trying to unplug the sinks and the drain with no luck. Can you imagine what might happen to the org cast iron pipes from a home build in 1962. I was fed up and was going to call a plumber when I gave it one last try and than the whole freaking pipe busted off and fell to the ground. Holy crap what Now, water is going everywhere but into the stupid floor drain. Well thank goodness I was quick thinking and grabbed a shallow pan, an old unused litter box of all things. Once it filled up I emptied it in the floor drain again and again until the water was done. And than did it again because there was still water sitting in the washer.

Ugh !! Never a dull moment. So sewing is on hold while I'm off to Menards to find something for a quick fix until we can find a plumber to do the work.

[Lil Sis]

I have head retayne is good.

[McheleM]

Originally Posted by dawn27

OMG went downstairs to put some of my material in the wash and found both sinks backed up and full of water. Thank goodness there were two sinks or I would of had one hell of a mess on m hands.

I just spent the last hour trying to unplug the sinks and the drain with no luck. Can you imagine what might happen to the org cast iron pipes from a home build in 1962. I was fed up and was going to call a plumber when I gave it one last try and than the whole freaking pipe busted off and fell to the ground. Holy crap what Now, water is going everywhere but into the stupid floor drain. Well thank goodness I was quick thinking and grabbed a shallow pan, an old unused litter box of all things. Once it filled up I emptied it in the floor drain again and again until the water was done. And than did it again because there was still water sitting in the washer.

Ugh !! Never a dull moment. So sewing is on hold while I'm off to Menards to find something for a quick fix until we can find a plumber to do the work.

Cast iron=bad.....

We replace so much of the plumbing in older houses with cast iron, its pathetic!

If we were closer, I would offer our plumbing services.

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by McheleM

Cast iron=bad.....

We replace so much of the plumbing in older houses with cast iron, its pathetic!

If we were closer, I would offer our plumbing services.

That would be great. I don't see this as being an easy job to do so I am hoping that we can find a plumber through family and friend connections to get it done cheaper. My pops usually helps us out with these sorts of things but I think he's reached his working on plumbing days a long time ago, He's 83 now.