embossed velveteen?

[sealion]

Can anyone tell me if embossed cotton velveteen can be machine washed without destroying the pattern? I was shopping for some new curtains/drapes for my living room and came across some lovely burgundy cotton velveteen panels with an embossed design marked waaaay down that would make a beautiful gown! I prefer my garb to be washable and would hate to throw this fabric in the washer and find that the pattern disappears.

[DonaCatalina]

It depends on how the embossing was actually done. It it was cut in by a machine it is probably not washable since that would effect the weave.

Test:
Cut a hand sized piece out and place it into a hoisery bag. Wash and dry.
Inspect afterwards for signs of damage.

[sealion]

Hmm...I guess I'll have to look more closely to see if the pattern appears to be cut or just stamped into the pile. The were originally $150 per pair and I would be able to get them for less than $30. I was thinking of actually using them as draperies until spring then turning them into garb. :giggle:

[gem]

Well, what did the package say, as far as care instructions?

If you really love it, though, can you live without washing it?  I have *never once* washed my peacock blue velveteen gown, and it thrived through five fair seasons!  A steam bath in my dryer was all it took to get dust and wrinkles out of it.