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I have two Paddinhgton Bears. One is a big, maybe 23 inch bear the other is a 13 inch bear. They both have blue felt coats and a yellow felt hat. The small one has red boots. My question is, how do I wash the felt coats and hats? They really need it!
Braille TeddiesI have no idea how to wash them, but SQUUUUUUUZZZZZ them for me!!!
LincolnshireApparently a cool wash is alright, but have you tried just a gentle rub with a sponge?
I think a sponge would "ball" up the felt. The bears are clean it is just their felt coat and hat.
I found this video that might help: http://www.ehow.com/video_4984427_clean … abric.html
Becky
That was wonderful danger bears...just what I needed!
PennsylvaniaWashing felt is like washing an expensive, hand knit, wool sweater.
Hand wash in a basin using warm but not too hot water and mild detergent designed for hand washables. (e.g. Woolite.)
Wash gently with your hands without stretching or wringing.
Lay flat on a clean, white, towel and blot dry, using another clean towel on top to absorb excess water without stretching the fabric.
Transfer to a flat drying screen, such as a cooling rack from the kitchen, to air dry.
When almost dry, check to be sure that the fabric hasn't stretched or shrunk. Carefully manipulate into shape if necessary.
Return to flat drying rack until completely dry.
That's how I would do it. Melanie washes all her sweaters and delicate fabrics this way. I've never seen her damage a sweater yet.
I see no reason why this wouldn't work for Paddington Bear's felt coat.
Thank you...I'm headed to the kitchen to do my washing....
