repair of vintage oiled cotton trench

topic posted Sun, September 13, 2009 - 12:14 PM by  Snake Lynne
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My boyfriends mom gave me a bunch of her old clothes...some really amazing things...

There is a vintage very real Valentino trench coat that is oiled cotton, it has some stains and a rip in the back.
Whats the best way to clean it?
The best way to repair it. I was thinking a patch from the inside...or should I stitch it back together? .

She also gave me a bunch of vintage Chole & YSL silk shirts and dresses....they have stains around the collar and under the arms, how do I get these out? Drycleaning? Handwashing in the sink?


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Snake Lynne
SF Bay Area
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  • Unsu...
     
    post a photo but don't dry clean
    • Unsu...
       
      u will want some distilled water or boil about four gallons of water before starting.
      then it needs to be determined what kind of fabric and the colors .
      these will have to be clean one at a time but can't recommend until we see the clothing to determine what will work best.
      air them out in the home first a day or more. One day right out then the next day as you would hang up clothing if ya have a fan turn it on so that it gets aired out well.

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